High School Art and Technology Program
Milwaukie High School in Milwaukie, Oregon has opened a new art and technology program. Partially funded by a Gates Grant, it increases the capacity of the visual arts program from 240 to 400 students, as well as providing more variety in their courses and improved facilities.
Many students not attracted to the traditional arts are interested in the digital arts, according to teachers. However, the traditional arts teacher had difficulty doing much with only one computer, one scanner, and one printer. Now both the traditional arts classrooms and the art and technology program share the new facility, with plenty of computers for daily use.
The article describing the program is at www.oregonlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/metro_south_news/1064922969178480.xml?oregonian?smn.