MAD’s Professional Development is aimed at supplementing teachers and educators existing knowledge of contemporary art, craft and design
Professional Development Seminars are led by artists, curators and education professionals to assist teachers in utilizing art, craft and design in the classroom. The seminars and participatory workshops are based on teachers’ concerns and interests, addressing topics such as program implementation and integration with school curriculum. Seminars are designed for K-12 educators in all subjects to discover creative ways of interpreting and presenting fundamental concepts using art, craft and design as a bridge for comprehension. These professional development sessions are scheduled to coincide with the Department of Education’s designated dates for professional development for teachers.
MAD also facilitates professional development sessions for private groups of teachers and educators.
To register for programs or for more information, call the Education Department at 212.299.7759.
Hold the Dates:
June 10, 2010, join MAD for a discussion and workshop with a featured artist from MAD’s up-coming exhibition, “Dead or Alive” which will showcase the work of over 30 international artists who transform organic materials and objects that were once produced by or part of living organisms-insects, feathers, bones, silkworm cocoons, plant materials, and hair-to create intricately crafted and designed installations and sculptures.MAD also facilitates professional development sessions for private groups of teachers and educators.
Past Programs
On February 1, 2010, Andrea Dezsö a featured artist from Slash: Paper Under the Knife conducted a morning seminar, discussing her practice and influences; followed by an afternoon hands-on workshop where participants created a four-layered, hand cut, and assembled tunnel book. Click here to download an inquiry-based lesson plan and workshop based on Dezsö workshop.
During our Professional Development for Teachers on November 3, 2009, Béatrice Coron, artist from Slash: Paper Under the Knife led an interactive discussion and hands-on-workshop for teachers. Teachers from across disciplines and grade levels attended both workshop and seminar, here are some of their comments regarding the Professional Development seminar and workshop:
“I was surprised at the depth and breadth of this concentration! So good to be out of a vacuum working….working with my students in this medium”!
“Very inspiring, great, quick intro to techniques. I will definitely try some class projects with techniques from the workshop and exhibition”.
“I found Béatrice Coron’s presentation highly informative, and am surprised & extremely grateful that she was so willing to share her research and knowledge so that I could create lessons and projects for my students”.
“Thank you MAD, and Béatrice for an excellent Professional Development”.
“Excellent Job… One of the best PD’s that I have ever attended”.