Learning Comes Alive for South Pasadena High School Students
South Pasadena High School students at Norton Simon Museum. Photo courtesy SPUSD
On Thursday, February 8, South Pasadena High School students in AP Photo and French 3/4 classes traveled to the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena to see artworks created by artists they studied in class.
Thanks to a generous grant from the South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF), AP Photo teacher Rouzanna Berberian and World Languages teachers Debbie Mogel and Erin Kanner collaborated on a joint lesson about Fauve artists. Following an expert lesson from Ms. Berberian about Fauvism, AP Photo students provided black and white images of the SPHS campus to the French 3/4 classes, who then used tracing paper and oil pastels to turn them into colorful, Fauvist-type masterpieces.
After studying the works together, AP photo and French 3/4 students used their visit to the museum to see some famous examples of Fauvism for themselves. The students’ artwork will be displayed in the SPHS library to share with the campus.
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About South Pasadena Unified School District
Established in 1886, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) serves approximately 4,800 students within five schools including three elementary schools, one middle school and one comprehensive high school in South Pasadena, California. Nestled in the West San Gabriel Valley, SPUSD has earned a reputation for providing high quality public education, attracting families who value challenging academic programs and outstanding teachers. Consistently recognized for superior performance, SPUSD students earn honors at the local, state and national level. The District draws vital support from parents and community members through the South Pasadena Educational Foundation, local PTAs and booster clubs.
For more information, contact: South Pasadena Unified School District, Office of the Superintendent, scarroll@spusd.net.
