Week 4 (4/13-17)- Enrichment Activities

April 13, 2020

This week is meant for you to catch up on any missing work. If you are done with everything, I have created a list of different enrichment activities. You can watch a video, take a virtual field trip, try out some new apps, or just make some art of your own (drawing, photo, etc).

Let me know what activity/activities you chose to do on your blog. Did you enjoy? Have any other suggestions for me to add?

Videos to Watch

Search for the Afghan Girl

In the 1980's Steve McCurry took one of the most famous photos ever taken. Nearly 20 years later, McCurry returns to Afghanistan to try to find the subject of his photograph.

The Art of the Selfie
Selfies have existed long before the use of camera phones. This video looks at the history of selfies and photography.

Is Instagram Changing Art?
Many of us who make and appreciate art spend loads of time on Instagram. How is it changing the way we interpret and interact with art? And is it actually changing the art that gets made?

Top Photographer series
5 finalists will compete in a reality series competition of photography challenges to become TOP PHOTOGRAPHER. Hosted by Nigel Barker (from America's Next Top Model), and featuring a variety of guest judges from the industry.

How Pixar's Animation Has Evolved Over 24 Years, From ‘Toy Story’ To ‘Toy Story 4’ | Movies Insider
From “Toy Story” to “Toy Story 4,” Pixar has revolutionized animation in its nearly three decades of existence. Each new movie requires new technical innovations. “Monster’s Inc.” helped them create fur, “Ratatouille” helped them create wet fur, and “Finding Dory” led them to create an octopus from scratch. In “Toy Story 4,” which came out last June, they updated Bo Peep and made perhaps the most realistic-looking cat you’ll ever see in animated form.

How Disney's Animation Evolved From 'Frozen' To 'Frozen II' | Movies Insider
For the sequel, animators updated Anna and Elsa's outfits, re-built parts of Arendelle, and figured out how to turn water, wind, fire, and rocks into living, breathing creatures like Gale and the Nokk.This video looks at all of the interesting details and techniques the Disney animators used to make "Frozen II" and how they improved upon the first film.

From Rags To Riches: The Making of Cinderella
A look at the making of the 1950 Disney classic, Cinderella. This includes a behind the scenes look at how the film was produced.