創作無障礙 Creativity Engage! (2011-2013)

藝術倡導活動及研究計劃 Art Faciltation Workshop and Research Project

Project Partners
Research:           嶺南大學視覺研究系 Visual Studies Department, Lingnan University
Community:      東華三院屯門綜合服務中心 Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Tuen Mun Integrated Services Center
Art Facilitation:  全人藝動 Art for All

參加者背景:
五十位來自屯門各中學,面對學習障礙的中一至中三的學生。

活動:

第一年:2011年10月-2012年6月 (展覽:2012年7月)
第二年:2012年11月-2013年6月(展覽:2013年6月)

Participants:

Youth from Tuen Mun area highschool at F.1 to F.3

Activities

Year 1: 2011 October to 2012 June (Exhibition: 2012 July)

Year 2: 2012 November to 2013 June (Exhibition: 2013 June)

藝術倡導團隊 Workshop Artist/Art Facilitators
Leung Wai Kit, Grad           Drama
Wong Kin Hang                 Painting
Yim Yuen Fan, Esther         Craft

傳統的課程令有學習障礙的學生難於適應,難在學習中得到成功感,影響學習的動力和好奇心。不過,我們深信:「每位學生都是不同的,有他們各自的長處、短處,性格和潛能!」

藝術創作能為他們提供另類的學習體驗,創作中自主的過程需要經過觀察、思考、取捨、組織和表達,考驗同學多重的智能,促進他們的成功感,帶著自信重新面對自己和學習上的挑戰。透過藝術創作過程,每位學生的能力都會受到同等的尊重和肯定,工作坊同時著重群體的參與,讓學生互相學習,分享,體諒、合作,發展他們日後對家庭、校園和社區的責任感。藝術倡導者除了教授技巧,最重要的是把生命的熱誠感染學生,鼓勵他們掌握生命的自主權。

第一期活動於2011年10月至2012年7月順利舉行。是前展覽作品屬第二期活動,由2012年12月開始,同學們參與20節由專業藝術倡導者策劃的藝術倡導工作坊,最後一同籌備是次展覽及活動,表現各人在工作坊完成的作品。計劃中,嶺南大學視覺研究系進行了藝術對學習障礙人士影響的研究,於年底分享有關結果。

二十多位面對學習障礙的參加者,經過大半年的藝術活動,在藝術家們的啟發下,一手一腳的創作了短劇、光繪、紮染、立體模型、移印及繪畫等等,運用了多種不同技巧。過程中,大家慢慢的學,慢慢的做,發現原來學習的困難都不是無法克服的障礙,各人還有不同的技能、長處和優點,也發現身邊的同學不是比較和競爭對手,而是互相學習和合作的朋友。

This is an exhibition of the artworks by youths with special education needs.  Like many others in Hong Kong, they have a hard time adjusting to the educating system.  This project was initiated to provide a creative experience where they can find out something new about themselves.

These young artists have gone through half a year of workshops, learning numerous skills such as acting, scriptwriting, fabric dyeing and printmaking.  In art, they venture into an exciting world with colour and movements.  Art making is an exploration of the self and the environment. Working alone and in groups, it is a platform to explore their potentials, thoughts, and visions about themselves as well as the world.  Along the way, they exercised their analytical and organization skills, and learnt to express their ideas, views and feelings.

The Art Facilitators created an environment of trust, appreciation and fun that welcomed wild ideas and genuine expressions.  With better understanding of themselves, their strengths and challenges, they will return to school life with renew confidence.  Creativity began something new in the youths, and the youths will engage their life with creativity!

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