SERA Cycle 2 Introduction and Courses

Project n° 580247-EPP-1-2016-1-FR-EPPKA3-IPI-SOC-IN Sequence P35 / Cycle 2 1 3 2 Area Education Subject Art and Design With crossed disciplines Theatre / Performing arts Title Mood masks Abstract A 3D Sculptural plaster face mask that provides opportunities to express a range of feelings built on mutual respect, trust, communication and team work through the creative process. Learners can explore a range of techniques in an experiential investigation of the materials, exploration of colour and it’s power to communicate mood. The nature of the activity involves and engages learners with or without any previous knowledge or skills, to participate in a daring fun and process that provides the chance to develop one’s own learning, communicate visually non verbally and verbally, in a reciprocal on-going exchange based on acceptance. The completed masks can be shared and used as a performance tool in theatre to foster valuable dialogues between learners about their own public and private persona’s, experiences, identities and feelings. Key words Trust, communication, interaction, team work, perseverance initiative, imagination, exciting, daring, empathy Learning outcomes Learners will be able to 1. design and make a sculpted mask, acquiring new basic knowledge and skills culminating in a decorated mask reflecting an emotion, mood or culture. 2. recognise the significance of the creative process for the promotion of self expression, and effective learning in a group and individually and the potential to connect with others through visual, verbal and non verbal communication. 3. instil confidence mutually, listen, show growing empathy with the group and experience improved self esteem Room organization - Access to water or water in plastic containers / buckets - Tables and chairs, instructors are among students