General Info- Art Education Workshop
The following is a list of General Information topics regarding the BCF workshop. Clicking on a topic below will direct you to more information regarding the chosen topic.
How do I register for the workshop?
Who is the BCF Workshop Recommended for?
What Departments at UWF are sponsoring the BCF Workshop?
How do I get to the workshop & where do I check in?
Tell me more about the University of West Florida and Pensacola.
What are the four specific workshops?
How many workshops may I participate in?
How can I ensure that I have a place in my first and second choice workshop?
Who will be instructing the workshops?
What kind of equipment will we be working with?
What materials will I need to bring?
What can I expect to get out of my time in the workshops?
What can I expect while residing in the residence halls on the UWF Campus?
May I bring a computer for personal use?
Are there televisions in the common areas?
Are the dorms air conditioned?
Will I have access to a laundry facility?
Will security measures are taken at the residence halls?
How will residing on campus make my workshop experience better?
What if I cannot stay on campus for the week?
What if I have a roomate preference?
How can I reserve a single room (no roomate)?
What is Gallery Night Downtown?
What is the Downtown Walking tour?
Is there transportation to the Downtown trips?
How do I find out more about the CEU's available?
What is the registration cost?
What payment methods are accepted?
When does online registration open and close?
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Are refreshments and meals are included in the registration cost?
Are art supplies included in the registration cost?
Do you offer any scholarships for teacher in need?
When is the workshop?
The Building Creative Futures Workshop will be held Sunday July 5 through Saturday, July 11, 2009. Back to Top
How do I register for the workshop?
Follow this link: http://uwf.edu/bcfworkshop/Registration.html to find out more about registration.
Or register online by following the link below:
What do I need to bring?
Please pack for hot weather. Pensacola in July is very hot! Art supplies are included in the registration cost. However, you are welcome to bring extra supplies, as you will only be given enough to work with during your media group instructional time. Back to Top
Who is the BCF Workshop Recommended for?
The BCF Workshop is recommended for Art Education teachers of any level. Back to Top
What Departments at UWF are sponsoring the BCF Workshop?
The BCF Workshop is sponsored by the University of West Florida Department of Art and the Division of Continuing Education. Back to Top
Tell me more about the University of West Florida and Pensacola.
One of UWF's most acclaimed features is its beautiful main campus, a 1,600-acre nature preserve of rolling hills and natural woodland along the Escambia River, 10 miles north of downtown Pensacola. UWF’s facilities have been designed to complement the natural beauty of this wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary. Campus tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each weekday and begin at Hopkins Hall. Self-guided walks through our campus woodlands and nature trails provide glimpses of native wildlife.
In addition to its main campus, UWF serves students east of Santa Rosa County at UWF Emerald Coast locations in Fort Walton Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and shared facilities at regional community colleges. UWF also owns waterfront beach property on Santa Rosa Island that is available for recreational, academic and research pursuits. The University manages 22 historic properties in downtown Pensacola, which are being transformed into a living laboratory for students interested in history, archaeology and tourism. Programs are being developed to maximize the use of these facilities and to integrate the university more deeply into the economic development of Northwest Florida. Back to Top
How do I get to the workshop and where do I check in?
The workshop is held on the University of West Florida Main Campus, at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Click here to view a map.( Please check back soon for directions to your designated residence hall. )
Directions to the UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts:
From Interstate 10:
Take Exit 5 from Interstate 10, go north on Davis Hwy. Proceed past the light at Olive Rd., then turn left at the next light to University Pkwy. Stay on University Pkwy, through the light at Nine Mile Rd. until the road ends at University Dr. Turn left and proceed on University Drive around the loop. The Center for Fine & Performing Arts is at the top of the hill on the right. Please park in lot L or lot M.
From Alt. Hwy. 90:
Turn into the UWF entrance at the light 1/4 mile south of the Escambia River Bridge. Stay on University Dr. all the way to the traffic light. Proceed on University Dr. around the loop. The Center for Fine & Performing Arts is at the top of the hill on the right. Please park in lot L or lot M. Back to Top
Where can I park my car?
If you are bringing your vehicle and would like to park it at the workshop venue (Center for Fine and Performing Arts), please park in lot L or lot M. View Map
If you will be residing on campus, you may park your car in the designated Residence Hall’s parking lot (residence hall TBD). Back to Top
What are the four workshop topics?
You will have the opportunity to focus on two of the four media groups:
- Digital Art: "Posters for Non Profits" with Joseph Herring
- Drawing: "Why is the Figure Central to Western Art?" with Dan Kelleher
- Ceramics: "Sculptural Ceramics" with Richard Haley
- Printmaking: "Book Art" with Lyda Toy
The workshops are taught by accomplished artists, and are presented in a stimulating studio environment in each workshop. You will broaden your technical knowledge of a particular medium, exercise your creativity, dialogue with peers about applying new approaches to classroom settings, and get pumped up about beginning the 2008/2009 school year with a wide variety of creative and innovative ideas and skills!
To ensure what you learn here can be easily implemented in the classroom setting, all BCF Workshop participants will receive:
- A DVD compilation of video from the week’s activities, including lesson demonstrations, lectures implemented in the workshop, and more.
- Digital copies of all lesson plans and lectures presented in the workshop.
- A CEU certificate awarded by the University of West Florida Division of Continuing Education.
You will receive materials from all four workshops, regardless of which groups you choose to focus on throughout the week. These materials can be used to share with your students, colleagues, or simply used to refresh your memory. Back to Top
How many workshops may I participate in?
You may participate in 2 of the 4 specific workshops. Selection is made on a first come, first serve basis. You will make your selections by rating your preference 1-4, during the registration process. Back to Top
How can I ensure that I have a place in my first and second choice workshop?
The only way to ensure a spot in your top media group choices is by registering as early as possible. Back to Top
Who will be instructing the four specific workshops?
UWF Art Department Instructors will be leading the workshops. Find out more about them by clicking here
What kind of equipment will we be working with?
What materials will I need to bring?
You are welcome to bring favorite tools, or your own digital camera if you choose, but all materials for the Media Group instruction are provided at no additional fee. Back to Top
What can I expect to gain from my participation in the workshops?
Not only will you broaden your technical knowledge of a particular medium, you will have the chance to exercise your creativity, and to dialogue with peers about applying new approaches to classroom settings. You will also receive an edited video of the week’s activities, digital copies of lesson plans and lectures, and a CEU certificate. Back to Top
What can I expect while residing in the residence halls on the UWF Campus?
Staying on campus is an excellent opportunity to meld professional development and camaraderie between fellow art educators. Your campus stay is therefore a critical component of the BCF Workshop experience. Throughout the week, you will have the freedom to completely immerse yourself in the learning experience. The Department of Art Studios will be open or accessible late into the night for Open Studio time, where you can put to practice all of the new skills and ideas you learned about during your media group instruction. In addition, there will be ample opportunity to connect, kick back and have fun with fellow art teachers at social events, trips to art galleries, and more. Back to Top
May I bring a computer for personal use?
Yes, you may bring a computer for personal use. There is Internet connection. Back to Top
Are there televisions in the common areas?
Yes, there are big screen televisions in the common area of each hallway. Back to Top
Are the dorms air conditioned?
Yes, each room is air conditioned. Back to Top
Will I have access to a laundry facility?
Yes, the residence halls have coin operated washers and dryers that you may use, if needed. Back to Top
What security measures are taken at the residence halls?
The UWF Campus police patrol the area on a regular basis. Also, there will be Resident Advisors in the Residence Hall to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Back to Top
How will residing on campus make my workshop experience better?
Because we feel that the residency aspect of the program is a critical component of gaining the overall BCF Workshop experience, we highly recommend you reside on campus. If you wish to travel each day just for the media groups you may do so, however there is no discountedregistration rate if you choose to live off campus. Back to Top
What if I cannot stay on campus for the entire week?
We understand that you may have prior engagements to tend to, so you are not required to stay at the residence hall the entire week. We do ask that you please follow the proper check in/out procedures. You will hear more about these procedures at check in on July 6, 2008. Back to Top
What if I have a roommate preference?
During the registration process, you may choose to specify a roommate, otherwise you will be matched with a roomate. Back to Top
How can I reserve a single room (no roommate)?
You may do so during the registration process. Please note that the fee is higher than the normal registration fee. Back to Top
What is DADA Gallery Night?
On Friday, July 11 you will have a chance to join the rest of the BCF Workshop participants in Downtown Pensacola to celebrate with the Downtown Arts District Association's (DADA) Gallery Night. You will enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment and a profusion of great art from 5 to 9 pm.
Held just five times a year, Gallery Night brings residents of Northwest Florida flocking to downtown Pensacola for a night on the town with the Arts. Downtown Pensacola comes alive as galleries and businesses host everything from art exhibitions and live demonstrations to music events and other live cultural happenings. The event is free, open to the public and appropriate for children and adults. ECAT Trolleys provides free transportation to DADA member galleries and sponsoring businesses. Maps and guides are available at all participation galleries and businesses. Back to Top
What is the Downtown Walking tour?
The Historic Pensacola Village is a collection of 22 historical buildings and museums owned and operated by the University of West Florida. The organization is largely based upon the donation of T.T. Wentworth's large historical collection to the state of Florida, and the establishment of an organization dedicated to Historic Preservation that grew because of Mr. Wentworth's generosity. The Village is located in downtown Pensacola, Florida, situated between Plaza Ferdinand VII and Seville Square. Parking is available behind the T.T. Wentworth Museum.
Is there transportation to the Downtown trips?
We will provide bus transportation to and from these sponsored events. Please sign up for the buses at check in on July 6, 2008, as they are first come, first serve. If you miss the bus sign-up, join one of your fellow art educators in their cars, as many will have their own transportation. Back to Top
What is the Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony is a chance for the workshop participants to get acquainted with each other, and their surroundings. Dr Carol Edwards, BCF Workshop Director, will give a welcome address. Dinner will be served. Back to Top
What is the Closing Ceremony?
The Closing Ceremony is a farewell lunch and Art Exhibition. The work you have done throughout the week will be displayed in the UWF Art Gallery. Back to Top
How do I find out more about the CEU's available?
Please call 850.857.6041 or email BCFWorkshop@ uwf.edu for more information.Back to Top
What is the registration fee?
The standard registration fee is $695.00 per registrant. Registrants who do not want a roommate must pay the $815.00 registration fee. Back to Top
What payment methods are accepted?
We can accept Visa, Mastercard, Check, Money Order, or School Purchase Order. Back to Top
When does online registration open and close?
Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Please click on the button below to proceed to the online registration site. Registration will close when the workshop is at capacity. Registration must be fulfilled on or before June 5, 2009.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Please contact a Division of Continuing Education representative (at 850.857.6041 or email BCFWorkshop@uwf.edu) to discuss registration cancellations. Back to Top
Are refreshments and meals included in the registration cost?
The Opening & Closing Ceremony dinners, and all breakfasts are included in the registration cost. Any other meal arrangements must be made on your own. At check in, you will receive information about UWF campus eateries and nearby restaurants. Back to Top
Are art supplies included in the registration cost?
Yes, art supplies are included in the registration cost. Back to Top
Do you offer any scholarships for teachers in need?
Partial scholarships are given to attendees whose tuition is paid for by their school districts. Back to Top