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Welcome to Collaboration & Creativity, more commonly known as C&C! This course centered on the idea that all humans are inherently creative and that, through creative work, we explore our personal identities, collaborate with others, and generate culture.
In this course, we will explore what creativity looks like to YOU and to our class as a whole. We all have the capacity to be creative, and this class will help you find your creative identity and enjoy it! You will learn to express yourself through a variety of activities and projects and then practice responding in a respectful and productive way. Shared creativity and respect towards others’ creativity will strengthen our school and local community!
This course is flexible and will guide students through exploring various skills. In each unit, we will expose students to new skills and experiences. Then, students will have opportunities to work in small groups to complete creative projects. These projects will have a lot of room for creativity and variation in a way that will help all students connect with and enjoy the experience. No matter what your experience level is, all students will show creativity, collaboration, and many other skills through this course.
Course & Unit Outline
Unit 1: Identity
Unit 1: Identity
Discover who you are as a creative individual, including your creative strengths and weaknesses. Explore various ways to be creative and express yourself!
Explore how music is a part of your life and how it reflects aspects of who you are.
Use visual art media to represent aspects of your identity.
Journal and share your work with small groups.
Unit 2: Community Collaboration
Unit 2: Community Collaboration
UNIT II: Community
Creativity brings communities together! Explore how you fit into our class community and how teamwork can help us thrive.
Creative Warm-ups
Collaborative Art Project
Work with your team to make a rock band and practice new skills!
Unit 3: Storytelling
Unit 3: Storytelling
UNIT III: Storytelling
How can we tell an effective story? Work with your peers to bring spoken word, music, art, and other creative skills together! Have fun!
Design a storyboard and script
Decide what type of role each person will play in the making of the project
Film/record and refine your story
Practice respectful and productive responses towards other people’s creative work
Unit 4: Impact
Unit 4: Impact
UNIT IV: Impact
How can we use creativity skills to make an impact in our community? Discuss the impact of the arts through protest art and music. Analyze your passions and express your thoughts on a topic that you feel would make a positive impact.
Create visuals to promote a positive change
Explore songwriting and develop lyrics and music that can make an impact on our community!
Unit 5: Reaction
Unit 5: Reaction
UNIT V: Reaction
Let’s visit the idea from Unit I: Who are YOU as a creative individual? Design and create your own final project that expresses your strengths.
Work as an individual or group to create an original, creative piece that will be shared during the last class periods.
Demonstrate creativity and collaboration during this final project.
Perform or display for a final show at the end of the semester! Demonstrate your ability to respect and respond to your peers’ work in a kind, respectful, responsible, and productive way.
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