Understand the physiological needs of our brains for creative arts discovery. Learn ways to apply this into enjoyable and rewarding classroom activities. Designed to break through the art ‘mystique’ to reveal mechanisms, which will enable you to enrich all areas of learning. Work simply with symbols, colour, shape and line to create works of deeper significance. Participate in the transition from individual art exploration into a collaborative venture and experience inner intelligence manifesting. No experience necessary. Practical, yet inspiring.
Objectives
- For teachers to recognise the essential nature of creative endeavours, for balanced brain functioning and individual personal growth
- To be able to apply the essential symbolic nature of art to daily experience
- To stimulate participants with a hands-on approach
- To participate in a collaborative art production
Outline
- Learning enrichment
- Understanding the physiological needs of our brains for creativity and art
- Learn practical ways to extend traditional art learning programs
- Participate in the leap from personal expression into collaborative art-making
Trainer’s Profile
Sharmila N. has a research Masters degree in Creative Arts (MCA) and has developed Science centre/Museum preschool science programs and tutored in creative arts subjects through University and Tafe Colleges for more than 20 years.
Currently, Sharmila is Creative Art Tutor at the University of Queensland, through their Adult and Continuing Education Institute (TESOL); and also works as Early Childhood Educator at the Queensland Museum, specializing in the design and presentation of specialized preschool science and art activities for schools and family programming.
Methodology
Target Audience
Duration: 1 day, 7 hours
Venue: 51 Cuppage Road Starhub Centre #03-00 Singapore 229469
Closing Date: 6 Aug 04
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