There are 7 different categories kids can submit for
Reflections: Visual Art, 3-D, Photography, Literature, Musical composition,
Film production, Dance choreography. Only one project per category, and
remember artwork must be created for and related to the theme “The magic of a
moment”.
1 – Getting the idea
4 – Submitting the project
Take a few minutes to get familiar with the guidelines and requirement for the different categories, like; dimensions and other simple details that will save you time and disappointment at the end. You can visit https://www.utahpta.org/reflections for more details. Or call the Reflections chairperson at your local school. The entries usually can be turned in at the school office or through your child’s teacher.
You can use this as a
great opportunity to spend one on one quality time with your child and discover
their perceptions and likes, but r emember the entry must be the work of
only the child, don’t steal your kids' opportunity to feel capable to do great
things; this is just the beginning of a wonderful journey!
Iraima Otteson.
1 – Getting the idea
If your kids haven’t decided what to do for reflections, these
are ways that might help to find the final idea:
a-
On a piece of paper have them write, without stopping,
words related to the theme for one minute. Then discuss how those words are
related, for example: Bird or baby bird, when they think of a bird they might
think it is magical to see a mama bird feeding her babies. Work through this
brainstorming technic until you have at least three options, have them select
their final idea by connecting that idea with the way they feel, they will know
which idea sparks the most interest. The other ideas can be used for other
categories they would like to enter. (If your child didn’t come up with many
options that satisfy their interest, repeat the exercise.)
b-
Type the theme on Google/images and go through
pictures to stimulate their ideas, then do exercise “a”.
2 – Writing the
Artist statement
Talk to your child about the Idea they choose and have them
write down how they feel that idea is connected with the theme “the magic of a moment”,
remember every creation is connected to us by feelings (emotions), senses; use
the five senses to help your kids create a strong statement, for example when
they “See” or think of a mama bird feeding her baby how do they feel, how is
that magical? How do they think the feathers of the baby birds feel to the “Touch”,
is that magical? What you will be doing
is merging your kids into their idea and collecting their impressions to build
a strong artist statement.
3 – Choosing
the Medium
What medium will your child like to use? Watercolors, colored
pencils, pastels, etc. suggest them to use a medium they feel comfortable
working with; it will help to avoid frustration and incompletion of
the project. For 3-D you can suggest using recycled materials, clay, paper mache, etc.
4 – Submitting the project
Take a few minutes to get familiar with the guidelines and requirement for the different categories, like; dimensions and other simple details that will save you time and disappointment at the end. You can visit https://www.utahpta.org/reflections for more details. Or call the Reflections chairperson at your local school. The entries usually can be turned in at the school office or through your child’s teacher.
Iraima Otteson.
