Setting the Stage

Abstract

In guiding students through creative work, we have found it beneficial to begin with the individual (Identity), move through various art forms and learn to analyze them (Expression), use newfound skills and multiple mediums to effectively convey a cohesive idea (Storytelling), demonstrate the power of the arts and creativity in raising awareness and promoting social change (Impact), and foster community involvement in the arts through the conception and execution of an individualized creative piece (Reaction).