G&T+Arts

= Art, Film and Music... creative self-expression =

__**QUESTION:**__ //**How are students selected for the Gifted &Talented Arts Programs?**// Students do not have to be in academic G&T in order to be considered for these classes. Nominations for the G&T Arts classes typically come from the arts teachers, who consider ability, creativity, and maturity. These special area teachers are already familiar with each child’s demonstrated abilities and are in the unique position of being able to identify what is truly outstanding among elementary students. Contact these teachers if you would like to ask them to consider nominating your child Video Production is offered as an after-school club for grades 4-6; students apply by submitting a portfolio of work and/or a letter of intent; see details on the club form. Video Production and Podcasting projects also arise as enrichment opportunities, usually in conjunction with ELA units.

__**QUESTION:**__ //**How are these classes different from the regular classes all students attend?**// These classes are designed for those students who are ready to work more independently and at a higher level than is typical at their grade levels. Typically, students work on developing specific process skills, such as drawing or design, over an extended period of time. The emphasis is on developing their aesthetic judgement and problem-solving capabilities, rather than on production of a specific assignment. Students regularly participate in critique sessions, where strengths are recognized and revisions or elaborations may be suggested, and they learn to provide appropriate critique to peers.

Gifted and Talented MUSIC

The work of students in Gifted and Talented Music varies with the goals and interests of the participants.

 * Some groups of students explore musical composition, and have used Sibelius software to compose original pieces.
 * Some have chosen to develop solo pieces; others chose to work with a partner to compose duets or ensemble pieces.
 * The G&T Music class of 2010-2011 worked as a group to construct this [|ensemble piece] - presenting many challenges of teamwork and harmony! (Click the link to listen.)
 * 2012 - 2014 students explored music production in technology, using Audacity and Garageband to create soundscapes and musical narratives.
 * More recently students have been weaving personal narratives, music, and sound effects together to build video soundtracks and podcasts.

building interdisciplinary connections and creativity through multiple means of expression.

 * A fifth grader composed and performed an expressive piano piece as a response to a literature study.
 * Students collaborated to set poems to music and created a video of their performance to share with the class.

Gifted and Talented ART: See our Student Work Gallery!


Gifted and Talented Art students develop their skills in areas such as drawing technique and 3-D design, and have opportunities to further explore these skills in projects such as contest entries, self-portraits, Calder-inspired mobiles, and architectural models. Many more images can be seen in the Student