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Community Engagement In Art & Design Colleges, Mah Rukh Raja
Community Engagement In Art & Design Colleges, Mah Rukh Raja
Masters Theses
This thesis titled ‘Community Engagement in Art & Design Colleges: Case Studies from Pakistan’ highlights the importance of community-engaged practices in education, specifically within the realm of art and design, and examines the effect of community engagement on student learning. It focuses on the importance of creating opportunities for reciprocal, community-engaged learning where responsibilities, roles and credit are shared equally among students, community partners, and educational institutions to develop projects that are in the best interest of communities.
This research coincides with the introduction of community and civic engagement in undergraduate education in Pakistan. Its primary objective is to serve …
The Importance Of Art Programming For Underserved Youth, Aja Delgado
The Importance Of Art Programming For Underserved Youth, Aja Delgado
Masters Theses
Arts programming for underserved youth holds great significance in fostering holistic development, empowerment, and a creative outlet for students. This thesis dives into the importance of such initiatives by addressing the multifaceted needs of marginalized communities.The arts serve as a catalyst for self-expression, creativity, and emotional well-being, offering a platform for individuals to explore their identities and narratives. For underserved youth facing socio-economic challenges, access to arts programming can be transformative, providing avenues for personal growth, and empowerment. Through collaboration, exploration and experimentation I’ve investigated the ways in which underserved youth can benefit from artmaking, through a collaborative workshop titled …