The purpose
of this study is to intertwine art and science in a rural art classroom's
curriculum. I am interested in finding
ways to help students better understand art through science and science through
art. Many students and school districts
in rural areas do not have the necessary funds for or access to art and science
museums, which embody the experience of science with many art related
installations. The interactive
experiences students take away from the exhibit are important. For
example, at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, "The
Amazing Machine" exhibit allows visitors to flow through a machine-like
room highlighted by three stunning kinetic mechanical art installations by
sculptor and architect Ben Trautman. This type of interactive
interdisciplinary exhibit can benefit both art and science by strengthening
students' knowledge and creating a stronger classroom curriculum of these
disciplines. My goal is to facilitate
these types of exhibits to rural students and analyze the impact of
experiential science and art exhibitions on greater understanding, more
positive attitudes, and interest to study further. Pre and post questionnaires and interviews
given to my focus group will help determine if attitudes, motivations, and perceptions
of art and science change.
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