Satellite High School Program

A Concise History of Western Art
Grades 11-12

Using the Museum’s Collection, the Satellite High School Program: A Concise History of Western Art is a brisk and succinct survey of Western art, from antiquities to conceptual art. Through engaging discussions led by Museum staff, the story of Western art unfolds in its full historical, social, religious, economic, and cultural context. During the semester each student reflects on works of art through weekly journaling activities and selects and studies four individual works of art from the Collection. Each work is studied in-depth and presented with an aesthetic response to the group, deepening students’ personal understanding of visual art.

When?
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
This semester-long school program runs from early September through early January, with the exception of Wednesday during holiday break. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.  Additional optional meeting dates and times may be scheduled to accommodate for special learning opportunities. 

Who?
The Satellite High School Program is open to all area high school students in grades 11 and 12 who have successfully completed a Western art history course and two art studio courses. Students must apply. This program is limited to 10 students; number of students selected from each school will be limited based on applications received.

Where?
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee
Classes will take place in the Museum’s galleries.

How Much?
The Satellite High School Program is a free program. Required textbooks are available on loan through the Museum or may be purchased. Transportation and supplies for art presentations and projects are the responsibility of the student and/or school. Upon completion of the program, each student receives a certificate of completion.

Class Credit:
Each student works with their school and art or other teacher to acquire high school course credits for participating in the Satellite High School Program.

How to Apply:
Please include the following:

• completed Student Application form
• completed Sponsoring Teacher form

Applications need to be received by June 13, 2008
Selected applicants will be notified in July.

Mail:

Jane Nicholson
School and Teacher Programs Manager
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202

E-mail: jane.nicholson@mam.org
Fax: 414-224-7588

For more information about how to participate in this school program, contact the school and teacher programs manager at 414-224-3827 | jane.nicholson@mam.org