Introducing MAKE! For Educators miad.edu/educators
Work by Jonathan Pruc, Mundelein High School Past educator program participant
MAKE! For Educators is not a program. It is a community of makers. Designed for art educators to gather, explore, define and share, it places you at the forefront, and allows you to guide your experience. Inspired by the work that you do as educators, and the work you create as artists, MAKE! offers space to pursue your individual creative goals and define modes of enrichment, as well as provide a platform to learn new skills applicable to a variety of disciplines. Through MAKE! Fine Art, participants enjoy a week of independent making in the studio and engaging discussions, or observe demonstrations and learn processes that provide access to pursue work in MIAD’s state-of-the-art equipped labs. Through MAKE! Design, participants engage with a local design firm to gain realworld experience, and consult with design faculty to create projects that lay a foundational understanding of professional practices utilized in the design industry. Whether you want to indulge in the studio to explore or build your art practice, learn new processes in a lab environment, take advantage of specialized equipment, see the design world from the perspective of an agency, or simply join a community of art educators to network, join us for MAKE! in Milwaukee. During the week, optional opportunities will be provided to network with educators on guided walking tours to local design firms, studios and galleries, in group critiques, through informal discussions in the classroom, and at evening events.
Program Dates June 24 – June 28, 2024 • •
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Studios and labs are open Monday – Friday until 9 p.m.
Registration deadline: May 1, 2024 Final payment: June 1, 2024 Orientation: Sunday, June 23, 2024 • • •
Move-In for residential guests: 2 – 4 p.m. Orientation & Lab Tour: 4 – 6 p.m. at MIAD (Residential and Commuting participants) Dinner & drinks in the Historic Third Ward: 6 – 8 p.m. (Residential and Commuting participants)
Virtual Info Session (optional): March 5, 2024, 5 – 6 p.m. RSVP at miad.edu/educators
Costs and Registration Tuition: Residence:
$375 (no credit) $550 (for credit) $175 (optional)
Please note: Meals and supplies are not included. Overnight parking is available on a surface lot three blocks from MIAD at no extra cost. Housing accommodations are located nine blocks from the overnight parking lot. Please see Housing for more information.
Enrollment is limited. Register now: miad.edu/educators To register, complete the online registration form and submit a $50 refundable deposit (applied toward final tuition payment).
Contact Online Registration: miad.edu/educators Questions? Contact Youth + Community Programs 414.847.3335 | Fax: 414.291.8077 corbetttoomsen@miad.edu
Make! Design Partnering with Cramer-Krasselt (C-K), an industry-leading marketing communications agency, the goal of MAKE! Design is to gain an understanding of being a professional designer and build upon fundamental design skills that positions yourself to prepare your curriculum, and students, for today’s design world. To begin the experience, participants meet with the C-K team to learn what they are looking for in new talent, what skills are important to develop at the high school level, and what makes a design successful for their clients. From here, participants are provided an opportunity to develop a concept that can lead to a multi-component project which can extend into their curriculum to build a relationship between artist practitioners and students as equals in the classroom. In the classroom, participants begin with a creative brief to outline the project and criteria. The creative brief will serve as a prompt, and allows participants to pursue subject matter through any facet of communication design, digital or print-based, such as logo design, branding & identity, packaging, pattern design, publication design, typography design, environmental, web, and motion. Then, educators apply realworld agency practices through research, mood board and concept development, and sketching to digitally executing ideas. Finally, the course concludes with presenting digital mockups of final graphic design solutions. At the end of this course, participants walk away with tools and materials to use in the classroom, and refined skills to motivate others to work creatively and collaboratively. Educators are provided a MIAD email address to gain access to the Adobe Creative Suite, and software assistance is provided during class hours. Additional tours to various agencies, including architecture/interior design firms, may be provided based on participant interest, including on-site visits with high school interns at various design agencies through MIAD’s high school Design Internship program.
At right (clockwise from top): Workspace, Katie Feyereisen, Port Washington High School Work by Randy Sweitzer, Grayslake North High School Work by Vicki Truka Schmitz, The Prairie School Past educator program participants
Make! Fine Art Whether you want to invest in critical engagement of your practice independently in the studio, or explore new processes and techniques in the labs, MAKE! Fine Art encourages artistic growth in ways specific to each individual.
Studio vs. Lab
Each participant will receive a private studio for the week, and may choose to work exclusively in studio. MIAD faculty will be available to facilitate informal discussions and formal critiques about work upon request. Students may also choose to work in the Printmaking Lab, Textiles Lab and/or the Lubar Emerging Technology Center for a mentor-guided experience with our lab instructors, and observe demonstrations and processes that allow access to work in the labs. A complete list of equipment in each lab is available at miad.edu/educators, and participants will choose demonstrations based on their interests or needs on their registration form.
The amount of training required to use MIAD Lab facilities varies depending on the process. This is necessary to protect the safety of the participants, as well as the equipment. Lab Certification is not required for participants to observe a demo. Lab Certification is required to engage in lab-based processes.
Left: Work by Cristal Sabbagh, Adlai E. Stevenson High School Right: Jax Young, William D. Ford Career Technical Center Past educator program participants
Work by Pat Guizzetti, Payton College Prep High School Past educator program participant
Lab Equipment MIAD’s labs are fully equipped with the equipment, tools and supplies needed to realize your creative goals. In 2024, educators are able to gain access to work in the following labs. Below is a list of available equipment:
Printmaking Lab* Screenprinting Large Washout booth with two power washers 48” x 60” UV exposure unit Access to a large library of fine and wide mesh screens Six carousel garment and poster press 40” x 72” vacuum printing table Letterpress & Papermaking Vandercook SP15 Vandercook No. 3 Vandercook No. 4 C&P Old Style 9” x 12” Access to a fairly large collection of lead type with a few drawers of wood type 3-5 lb. Hollander style paper beater (4) 12” x 16” Moulds & Deckles Various-sized Moulds & Deckles 36” x 36” paper press/water extruder
Intaglio/Relief Charles Brand etching/relief press 24”x 48” Harry Rochat etching press 24” x 48” Takach etching/relief floor model 36” x 60” Dark room with chemistry for image on and photogravure Etching lab with large upright tanks for copper and steel plate etching Aquatint booth Checkout tools available for etching and drypoint techniques Lithography (2) Takach litho floor model lithography presses Darkroom with chemistry and exposure unit for photo lithography Lithographic stone library of 80+ stones of various sizes A variety of basic drawing materials such as crayons, tusche, and autographic ink *All chemistry is provided in the lab, and plates and paper are available for purchase.
Lab Equipment Textiles Lab* Machine Sewing Juki DDL-5550N – straight stitch industrial sewing machine Seiko STH - 8BLD-3 – leather working industrial machine Janome Janome Skyline Janome Coverstitch Janome Sergers Weaving 6 Various Sized Four Shaft Looms Many Tabletop Looms Two Shaft Many Tapestry Looms Basket Weaving Hand Work Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles 3 Knitting Machines Circular Knitting Looms Embroidery Supplies Potholder Looms Pom Pom Makers Tassel Makers *Some fabrics, yarn and thread are provided for demos or available for purchase for small, independent projects. Participants should plan to bring or pre-purchase their own supplies for specific projects to ensure they have what they need to meet their goals.
Lubar Emerging Technology Center ULS PLS150.D Laser Cutters Lulzbot TAZ 6 FDM 3D Printers (filament) Formlabs Form2 SLA 3D Printers (resin) Formlabs Form3+ SLA 3D Printer (resin) GR420 Roland Vinyl Cutter HP Reverb G2 VR Headsets Quest 2 VR Headsets Meta Quest Pro VR Headsets Azure Kinect DK Cameras Creality CR-Scan 01 3D Scanner Revopoint POP 3 3D Scanner Epson Ultra Short-throw Laser Projector Lightform Looking Glass Raspberry Pi's Desktop computers with high render capability Brother PRS100 Persona Single Needle Embroidery Machine Software in the ETC: Blender Fusion 360 Preform Gudot Adobe Suite Various AI Platforms (specific titles are changing regularly) Touchdesigner Unity
Lab Processes If applicable to your creative goals, participants may select up to 3-4 processes to observe during the week. A schedule for demonstrations will be built based on participant interest, and some demos may occur simultaneously. Multiple demos will be provided for high demand processes. A detailed schedule will be provided in your confirmation packet in May. Demos are anticipated to occur early in the week to allow access to equipment for certified participants. Participants should be prepared to be productive on their projects until demos and certifications are complete.
Printmaking Lab
Screenprinting on garments/textiles Screenprinting on paper Letterpress Papermaking Etching Collagraph Monotype Relief Stone Lithography Plate Lithography Photopolymer Risography
Textiles Lab
Quilting Troubleshooting a pattern (sewing) Reading a pattern (weaving) Soft Sculpture Object Making Tapestry Weaving Dressing a Loom Learning how to sew on the Janome and Juki Machines Tufting Gun Weaving
Lubar Emerging Technology Center Laser Cutting/Etching/Engraving Virtual Reality (VR) Sculpting 3D Printing (Intro – FDM) 3D Printing (Advanced – SLA) Vinyl Cutting Artificial Intelligence 3D Scanning & 3D Asset acquisition for 3D Printing Machine Embroidery & Digitizing Designs Self-directed processes: Projection Mapping Physical Computing Motion Tracking 3D Sculpting/Animation Video Game Programming
Optional Included Opportunities → Tour the Third Ward → Tour local galleries → Tour local marketing/branding/advertising design firms → Tour local architectural firms → Evening social events → Open figure drawing → Career Exploration Panel Discussion → First-Year Experience & Majors Panel Discussion More information, and registration for optional opportunities, will be provided at Orientation on Sunday, June 23.
Credits Assisting Educators with License Renewal and Professional Development Plans MAKE! For Educators is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction to award credits for educators for Professional Development and License Renewal. Participants must complete a minimum of 30 scheduled hours for successful completion of the intensive summer studio program. Credits are non-matriculating, and are not applied to toward a degree or the completion of a degree. Participants are encouraged to verify district criteria prior to registering. Educators can receive: One week course (30 hours of instruction) for 3 undergrad or 2 grad (non-matriculating) credits Work an additional 10/15 hours of studio time during the week for an additional credit Participants will request credit preference and an option for a letter grade or pass/fail during Orientation. There is no price difference pertaining to the amount of credits received. MIAD is a four-year degree-granting college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Official transcripts may be requested from MIAD's Registrar's Office.
Housing
Parking
MIAD has several apartment-style accommodations throughout the Third Ward and Walker’s Point, and MAKE! participants will share an apartment with one other guest. Each unit has two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a shared living room and kitchen, and all are located within walking distance of campus and the college’s neighborhood, the Historic Third Ward. The Third Ward offers a thriving creative atmosphere where you’ll find a Blick Art supplies store, galleries, design firms, shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Daytime Parking for Commuters Limited, free daytime parking is available in the surface parking lot at Summerfest Lot P, located three blocks from campus. All vehicles must have a valid MIAD parking permit displayed at all times. Permits are issued by MIAD Security.
Amenities in each suite include a twin bed, nightstand, three-drawer dresser, desk and chair for each guest; flat-screen LED TV, couch, chair and end tables in the living room and a refrigerator and microwave and stove/oven. Towels, linens and basic kitchen and bathroom supplies are provided. While residential guests may move in anytime on Sunday prior to the start of the program, MIAD staff will be on-site beginning at 2 p.m. to assist you through the process. All guests are encouraged to arrive during staffed hours. Orientation and a campus tour will occur at 4 p.m. for all participants (Residential and Commuting), followed by an optional meet-and-greet at a local establishment. Guests may stay in their residence until noon on Saturday following the program. You will receive more specific residential information in your confirmation packet in May.
Overnight Parking for Residential Guests Overnight parking is available in the surface lot at Summerfest Lot P, located three blocks from MIAD at no extra cost. A confirmation packet will be sent to each participant in May with additional course, residential living and parking information.
Destination MKE Milwaukee is different from every place you’ve been. It has a vibe, a welcoming Midwestern undercurrent. From music to food, unique neighborhoods to incredible small businesses, the city offers something for everyone. A rich heritage and thriving culture have created many nicknames for Milwaukee. “MKE,” “The Brew City” and “The Good Land” are a few. A unique yellow brick abounds in downtown warehouses and homes evoking the name “Cream City.” Milwaukee has been coined “The City of Festivals” and the vibrant festival season includes Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival. There’s so much to do and see in Milwaukee, and MIAD’s prime location positions you at the heart of it all. Explore Lake Michigan (just two blocks from campus!), visit Third Ward galleries, restaurants and shops, see the world champion Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum, grab a custard at your favorite stand and bike through one of the many parks in the city. Visit MKE and it might just feel like home.
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