4-H COMMUNICATION & VISUAL ARTS
Photography
This project will show you how to care for your camera and select
the correct film, as well as helping you to develop skill in
the areas of composition, lighting and special effects. As you
progress with the project, you will become better able to control
and adjust exposure, sharpness, and shutter speeds. Finally,
darkroom techniques and arrangement of finished photographs will
be covered.
Cinematography
In this project, you will learn about the production of videos
and movies. You will Learn about storytelling, editing, planning,
lighting, camera handling, creating titles and adding sound,
as well as showing and reviewing your production.
Visual Arts
This project serves as an introduction to the arts and crafts
project area by giving you experience in several media. You will
make projects using any of the following media: paper, fiber,
clay, textiles, wood, drawing and painting, metal, natural materials,
and leather. You will learn about design, using community art
resources and evaluating your projects.
Leathercraft
This project focuses on the characteristics and use of leather,
use of the tools and equipment, making patterns, original designs,
and leathercraft techniques.
Stenciling & Block Printing
Learn how to use precut stencils and blocks as well as how to
design and cut stencils and blocks from different materials.
You will then be able to print these designs on a variety of
materials, creating your own original designs.
Drawing & Painting
Topics include drawing with pencil, chalk, crayon, pen and ink
as well as painting with watercolor, poster paint, oil and acrylics.
You will learn about the use of blending and shading, drawing
from nature and surface rubbings in drawing in addition to using
the brush, colors, tints, shades, and textures in painting. Finally,
designing, matting and framing pictures will be covered.
Ceramics
In this project, you will learn how to choose preformed greenware
or sculpt an original design. In addition, you will learn about
painting a ceramic project, applying a decal and firing.
Metal Enameling
Try enameling earnings, pins, cuff links and other jewelry,
attaching fasteners and creating original designs and patterns.
Creative Stitchery
Work from a pattern or create your own original design in this
project. Learn techniques of embroidery, crewel or cross stitch
as well as how to choose fabric, thread and other materials.
Cake Decorating
Learn how to choose and use cake decorating tools, make frosting,
apply decorating techniques, work from a pattern or make your
own design.
Macrame
In this project you will Learn about macrame tools and materials,
the techniques and design of a macrame project and the variations
that can be used to make your project unique.
Drama
Learn about theater techniques, acting, makeup, costumes, sets
and writing a script, planning a theater game, story dramatization
and group improvisation. Attend or participate in the county
drama festival.
Puppetry
There are many kinds of puppets, from marionettes (dolls with
flexible joints) to stick puppets. In this project you can learn
how to create a puppet stage, make puppets from socks, boxes,
paper bags and other common objects, manipulate a puppet to show
action, and write your own puppetry script.
Clowning
Discover the history of clowning while you develop your own
clown character, complete with makeup and costume. Study some
of the most famous clown acts appearing in circuses today. Create
some clown props such as slapsticks, toys and musical instruments.
Juggling
The ultimate "learn-by-doing" project! Discover the
basics of keeping 3 or more objects in the air at the same time.
Attend or participate in several county "juggling" workshops.
Music
In this project, you will learn about music. Use your instrumental
or vocal abilities alone or in a group. Learn about a musical
production and composing your own music. Attend or participate
in a music festival.
Contact Amber Rehberg for more information. Email: amber.rehberg@ces.uwex.edu
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