Art Around Austin
Monday, October 27th, 2008How about a little field trip to a local art museum to get your child’s creative juices flowing? Check out these wonderful spots for some artistic inspiration!
How about a little field trip to a local art museum to get your child’s creative juices flowing? Check out these wonderful spots for some artistic inspiration!
For anyone entering the Dance Choreography or FIlm/Video categories, here are a couple of local places where you can get camcorder tapes transferred to DVD and/or VHS for about $25.
Dub King Austin
www.dubking.com
2105 Justin Lane #116
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 451-3827
Wolf Camera
www.wolfcamera.com
3300 Bee Caves Road, Suite 490
Austin, TX 78746
512-306-9484
Distance: 8.18 mi
More information on www.yesvideo.com
Picasa is an awesome easy-to-use photo editing tool from Google.
You can download it here:
http://picasa.google.com/
Here is just one example of what you can do in just a couple of steps using Picasa.
You can easily record your child’s music entry using your computer by using a program that comes free with Windows called Sound Recorder. If your computer doesn’t have an internal microphone, just find the microphone jack (look for a tiny microphone graphic next to a tiny hole) and plug in an external mic. You can find a cheap one at any computer store. (more…)
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program
PHOTOGRAPHY
Theme: “Diversity Means…”
Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the following Photography Rules.
Description
A photography entry must be an original black-and-white or color image, or a group of images, produced by a photographic process. The entry must relate to the current Reflections Program theme. (more…)
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program
MUSICAL COMPOSITION
Theme: “Diversity Means…”
Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the following Musical Composition Rules.
Description
A musical composition entry may be for voice, instruments, or a combination of voice and instruments. Lyrics may or may not be included in vocal compositions. The composition is not to exceed five minutes. The entry must relate to the current Reflections Program theme. (more…)
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program
VISUAL ARTS
Theme: “Diversity Means…”
IMPORTANT!!! SIZE LIMIT IS 24″ X 30″
Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the following Visual Arts Rules.
Description
A visual arts entry must be an original print, drawing, painting, collage, photographic collage, metal etching or punch work, fiber work, or computer-generated artwork that relates to the current Reflections Program theme. (more…)
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program
FILM PRODUCTION
Theme: “Diversity Means …”
Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the following Film Production Rules.
Description
A film production entry must be an original work of fiction or nonfiction relating to the current Reflections Program theme. Entries may be with or without sound. (more…)
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program
LITERATURE
Theme: “Diversity Means …”
Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the following Literature Rules.
Description
A literature entry may be a work of fiction or nonfiction. Prose, poetry, and drama are all accepted. The entry must relate to the current Reflections Program theme. (more…)
2011-2012 PTA Reflections Program
DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
Theme: “Diversity Means …”
Students must adhere to the general participation rules as well as the following Dance Choreography Rules.
Description
Dance choreography entries must be original choreographed dance composition works recorded on a DVD or CD. The choreography must be the work of one student and must demonstrate creativity and interpretation of the current Reflections Program theme. (more…)