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Digital, Science and Media Skills

Teacher Professional Development

Microscopic Art

Are you a Science, Visual Arts or STEAM teacher looking to bring cross-curricular capabilities to your classroom in a creative context applying new technologies? Join us for a hands-on experience with one of Casey Tech School’s most enduring programs. Microscopic Art in a context relevant to your teaching practice.

 

Program Outline:

During the day, we will cover:

  • How to use a microscope
  • How to prepare a slide
  • How to edit photos in Adobe Photoshop or Affinity
  • How to create Glitch Art using open source software
  • How to sublimate onto blanks
  • How to adapt these activities for your classroom.

 

What to Bring: Please bring your laptop with Affinity or Adobe Photoshop pre-installed.

 

Time

Session

Content & Activities

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Welcome & Overview

Introduction

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Activity:

Microscopic Art:

  • How to use a microscope
  • How to prepare a slide
  • How to edit photos in photoshop/affinity
  • How to create Glitch Art using open source software
  • How to sublimate onto blanks.
  • How to adapt these activities for your classroom.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

 

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Activity:

Sublimation printing:

  • How to sublimation print onto blanks
  • How to adapt these activities for your classroom.

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

Survey & Farewell

 

 

On arrival, please leave your car registration details with the front desk for free parking and help yourself to tea and coffee. We will introduce the staff who will be looking after you for the day and provide a tour of our amazing space (if time permits).

 

Lunch will be provided, so please provide dietary requirements when you register.

Sessions are limited to 15 participants