Creative Art
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Creative Art
In Creative Art programs, sessions are driven by the motto: “making art is not representing a world, but creating a new one”. Creative Art programs in schools and IEC’s, such as the Beth Mosaic program, were designed by the STARTTS Youth Team in collaboration with ongoing input from specialised school staff, youth groups and young people.
Creative Art can involve many different modalities and forms of art-making practices to encourage young people towards free and inspiring artistic activities.
Programs centre around the idea of developing a sense of belonging amongst young people from migrant backgrounds who are resettling in Australia. For example, creating a mosaic brings together many small and unique pieces to form a larger picture. In the same way, mosaic-making can be a powerful creative tool for young people as they resettle in a new country; each tile represents a story, or individual identity placed together to form a strong, meaningful and connected community.
Creative Art programs include:
- Clay Art
- Beth Mosaic
- Screen-Printing
- Others
Why do we run the Creative Art program? To build young people’s…
- Sense of trust
- Self-esteem
- Communication skills
- Decision-making skills
- Teamwork skills
- Sense of belonging
- Connection to culture
Other Details
Target Group: Secondary Students from IEC or mainstream schools. Typically students in year 8, 9 and 10.
Program Delivery:
10 weekly sessions, 80 minutes each.
Requirement:
Access to sink and water, preferably an art room.
Designed by:
STARTTS Youth Team, young people and specialised school staff
Maximum no. of participants:
15 per group
Inside Scoop
What have young people said about Creative Art?
What did you enjoy about the Creative Art programs like Beth Mosaic and Screen-Printing?
So working in a group together was the best thing... It was enjoyable.
It’s like a family…it’s more like a family working together. Like brothers and sisters
What we did represents them and how they will take a journey in their life. So even if one day they feel disconnected, they always will try not to isolate yourself but stay with your friends and loved ones.
We weren’t together before. But this term we are. We work together, respect each other and know everything about each other.
We help each other and respect each other from this course.
I feel good. I feel supported by my teachers and the students.
So working together and asking for help when I need help as well. Like if something happens in my life, I can come and speak to… teachers and you!
What do teachers think about the
STARTTS Creative Art youth programs?
Did you notice changes in young people who attended the Creative Art youth programs, and if so, what?
