Arts for Social Change
Arts for Social Change as a pedagogy involves using different art forms (music, dance, theatre, painting, etc.) as tools to bring about change in the society and environment. It recognises the power of creativity as a catalyst to generate collaboration, build interpersonal skills, and facilitate introspection, to work towards social change.
Planet-centric approach involved and importance
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Using Arts in the learning process and for personality development.
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Using Arts for mental health and healing.
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Using Arts to get in touch with one’s emotions, feelings and thoughts.
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Using Arts for building understanding between and within communities.
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Talking on taboo issues through Arts, for e.g. making songs on menstrual hygiene.
Knowledge, Skillset, and Mindset to be developed to become a practitioner
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Understanding importance of Arts in education and learning
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Understanding facilitation and having facilitation skills.
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Building communication, management and mentorship skills.
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Awareness of social issues and their interconnections.
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Interest and willingness to work in teams.
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Building relationships with the community.
Opportunities in such a pathway
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Engage with diverse groups of people and communities.
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Engage with the deep rooted conditioning of caste, class, gender, etc. in a constructive manner.
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Help change stereotypes and build a more inclusive world.
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To aid in children’s overall educational and creative growth, helping them realise their potential.
Learning resources
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Campaigns