town that they would like to redesign and some students take this on
as the big idea in their project. For example, if everyone is reading
books on a tablet in 100 years, what will happen to our public library?
Students also discuss technology and new inventions. The conversations that go on during studio time are expressive and sometimes wonderfully explosive.
Students use their knowledge of perspective and shading to create an
image 100 years in the future. Ideas range from architecture to new
inventions. They explain their ideas with an essay that accompanies
the drawing. We set aside a day to share their ideas and celebrate
their inventive thinking. I encourage students to stretch their imagination and I don (