Archive for October, 2008

Art Around Austin

Monday, October 27th, 2008

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!

Austin Museum of Art

The Blanton Museum of Art

Mexic-Arte Museum

Art on 5th Gallery


Transferring Videos to DVD and VHS

Friday, October 17th, 2008

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

Editing Photos with Picasa

Friday, October 17th, 2008

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. 

Julie and Mason
Picasa example

I was going to do a video tutorial for using Picasa but there are quite a few good ones already if you just check on google!

Super Easy Music Recording

Friday, October 17th, 2008

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…)

Rules - Photography

Friday, October 17th, 2008

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program
PHOTOGRAPHY
Theme: “Beauty is …”

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…)

Rules - Music

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program
MUSICAL COMPOSITION
Theme: “Beauty is …”

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…)

Rules - Visual Arts

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program
VISUAL ARTS
Theme: “Beauty is …”

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…)

Rules - Film/Video

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program
FILM PRODUCTION
Theme: “Beauty is …”

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…)

Rules - Literature

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program
LITERATURE
Theme: “Beauty is …”

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…)

Rules - Dance Choreography

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

2009-2010 PTA Reflections Program
DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
Theme: “Beauty is …”

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…)