Planning and Preparation for a VaSCL SLC Creative Expression Presentation
The virtual format of this year’s Student Leadership Conference makes possible a new feature. Schools are encouraged to submit video recordings of various forms of student art work which might motivate other conference participants to embrace the goal of creating more just and joyful schools. Creative Expression Presentations will be 2-5 minute video-recordings, submitted before the SLC, that feature the artistic creations of students from your school. All submissions will be included in a Gallery of Creative Expression Presentations, and selected presentations will be shown during the conference. Creative Expression Presentations can feature the artistic accomplishments of any student or group of students from your school. Schools which take on the project of creating a Virtual Creative Expression Presentation will be given the opportunity to add two more students to their school’s team (for a total of up to seven students). If you choose to submit a Share Fair Presentation as well, your school can have up to nine students participate in this year’s Student Leadership Conference.
GOAL of Creative Expression Presentations
empower students by giving them the opportunity to share their artistic and creative talents
celebrate the artistic and creative accomplishments of an individual student or a group of students
highlight how students’ artistic creations can help meet social and emotional needs and create a more joyful environment in schools
spark ideas for innovative artistic ways to explore what justice and/or injustice look like in one or more domains (racial, cultural, economic, generational, social, ecological)
provide a fulfilling and meaningful learning experience for students who produce a presentation
exercise voice and choice as school teams collaborate to produce authentic work and as students respond to other students’ presentations
FOCUS of Creative Expression Presentations
explore how artistic performances and displays can enhance students’ sense of well-being and create a more nurturing environment in schools
share creative performances and displays which increase the acceptance and inclusion of all students in the school community
building on students’ interests and passions, as well as their personal and cultural sense of identity, to create works of art that other students can reflect on, learn from, and be inspired by
SUGGESTIONS for GENERAL TYPES of Creative Expression Presentations
student performance of music (solo or group; vocal and/or instrumental)
display of student visual artwork (paintings, drawings, sculptures, or crafts)
enactment (or dramatic reading) of a scene from a play (focused on one or more domains of justice/injustice)
inspirational speech (addressing one or more domains of justice/injustice)
poetry reading (focused on one or more domains of justice/injustice)
report on a student’s independent learning project (which encouraged exploration of and engagement in one or more domains of justice/injustice)
description of a newly envisioned event, project, program, or activity which students believe would be effective in creating school environments in which students feel they are treated with respect and valued by others
GUIDELINES for ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS of Creative Expression Presentations
Pre-recorded video, 2-5 minutes long, submitted two weeks before the conference
Incorporation of photos, images, graphics, and/or video and audio clips that capture student artistic creations
Utilization of voice-over audio recordings or written text to explain how presentation reflects conference theme of creating more just and joyful schools
Emphasis on entertaining and engaging audience in order to inspire students to pursue both justice and joy
GUIDELINES for ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS of Share Fair Presentations
Pre-recorded video, 3-5 minutes long, submitted two weeks before the conference
Use of photos, images, graphics, and short video and audio clips to catch attention and create interest
Clear and simple provision of vital information on the key components of the project or activity
Inclusion of video recordings of students participating in the event or demonstrating aspects of the program
Utilization of voice-over audio recordings to explain or describe key aspects of project or activity
Emphasis on entertaining and engaging audience in order to inspire other students
Focus on enabling students to imagine how they might be able to implement something similar at their schools
BASIC ELEMENTS to INCLUDE in Creative Expression Presentations
Identification of Presentation:
label of “Creative Expression Presentation”
title for your presentation (“name” for your Creative Expression)
name of high school and school division
images that effectively evoke the key themes of the presentation
name(s) of student(s) whose artistic work is featured in presentation
names of students who worked on creating the presentation
Brief Description (oral voice-over or written) of the Goal of the Presentation:
how this presentation might encourage student to embrace a commitment to creating schools that are more just and joyful
REQUIREMENTS for SUBMISSION PROCESS for Creative Expression Presentations
Visit the SLC website for complete step-by-step information on how to create a virtual Creative Expression Presentation: bit.ly/slccreativeexpression
If Faculty Advisors or students have questions or need any advice or technical assistance, SLC IT Support Staff will be providing “Office Hours” from 5:00-5:30 on the following Tuesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23, and March 2: bit.ly/slcofficehours
By Friday, February 12, complete Proposal Form for Creative Expression Presentation: http://bit.ly/slcsubmit
By Friday, March 5, submit video recording of 2–5-minute presentation, by uploading to VaSCL SLC CEP FlipGrid: flipgrid.com/4849e202
REQUIREMENTS for FACULTY ADVISORS for Creative Expression Presentations
Oversee the planning and preparation of your school’s Creative Expression Presentation
Make sure that the various tools which students use during the creation process are approved by your school
Make sure that the various suggestions for the content of a Creative Expression Presentation are incorporated
Make sure that the two DEADLINES are met (February 12, for the initial submission of your school’s proposal for a presentation; March 5, for final submission of the pre-recorded 2-5 minute video)
Give final APPROVAL to ALL aspects of your school’s presentation before final submission, to ensure that everything is APPROPRIATE for an audience of high school students
RESOURCES for Creative Expression Presentations
For the 20-21 VaSCL Student Leadership Conference, we have created a separate website, which contains detailed instructions for the process of creating and submitting a video-recording of a Share Fair Presentation or a Creative Expression Presentation, as well as other information on the VaSCL SLC.
We hope that your team of students DOES decide that they have a creative talent or accomplishment that they want to share because they believe it can help create more “Just and Joyful Schools,” and that they take on the FUN challenge of preparing a 2-5 minute video-recording to submit as their Creative Expression Presentation.
It will be a rewarding experience for them personally and will help ensure the effectiveness of this year’s VaSCL Student Leadership Conference for all participants!
Please contact Liza Scallet (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have ANY questions, concerns, or suggestions!
