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Mapping and More Workshop | Gregor Turk
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Geography and the arts intersect in this exploration of the visual and conceptual components of mapping. Students collectively map a specific geographic area using a variety of two and three dimensional media. For elementary students, the workshops enhance their understanding of symbols and cardinal directions. Older students will concentrate on the artistic elements of scale and proportion as they increase their understanding of different types of maps and their uses.
Gregor Turk
Gregor Turk received his B.A. from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee and his M.F.A. from Boston University. Between degrees he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, West Africa. Utilizing a variety of media, his work typically incorporates mapping imagery. His 49th Parallel Project focused on the 1,270 mile section of the U.S./Canadian border which he traveled by foot and bike in 1992. The project was part of the 1996 Cultural Olympiad and included a documentary broadcast on public television and a large body of artwork (produced over a three-year period) that was exhibited internationally.
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Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Type:
Workshop
Audience Limit:
25
Duration:
1 Days
Requirements:
On-site kiln if clay used
Cost:
2 Workshops: $270
3 Workshops: $345
Four Workshops: $420
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