One way Betsy gets AP Prep students to think about a
concentration is to use the journals of Dan
Eldon and show parts of the video narrated by
his sister, Dying to Tell the Story. Students
are asked to create a work of art that expresses their
own personal journey around issues in which they feel
passion. Using the journals of Dan Eldon, and the
prints of Robert Rauschenberg as reference, Betsy demonstrates
several photo transfer techniques using gel medium,
wintergreen oil, packing tape applications and mix it
together with watercolor and acrylic paint. Students
choose their mediums but are required to include at least
one photo transfer into their work. Once the first work
is complete, students create a second work that is a
"spin-off" from the first. Click images for larger
views.
Kelyn's Topic: impact of
9/11 and her connection to family
Lauren's Topic: Personal
relationship to the environment
Maria's topic:
Interpersonal relationships
Sara's topic: personal
connection to ancient history
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