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Open Toolkits

Open Toolkits

OERs composed by MA Contemporary Art Theory Students

Digital Poetry Writing

Reading Time: 4 minutesDigital poetry is a form of electronic literature that demonstrates a wide range of approaches to creating poetry in which computers are prominently and critically used. Digital platforms allow programming to create art across different media, so digital poetry is a synthesis of poetry, visual arts, and music, and we seek a strong interaction with […]

A brush is placed on the utensil of traditional Chinese calligraphy, with exquisite Chinese characters written on the grid paper below

Reading Time: 9 minutesWithin the strokes of the Chinese characters lies a thousand years of cultural rhythms. Every horizontal and vertical stroke is the flow of the wisdom of the ancients and a wonderful collision of art and thought. Chinese characters are not only symbols for recording language, but also vivid embodiments of oriental aesthetics. In the open […]

Toolkit cover poster featuring a community memory map of Liuyin Town, a rural village in Chongqing, China. It highlights buildings, farmland, river flora and fauna, along with local residents' memories and reflections. At the center, bold white text reads "Community Memory Map."

Reading Time: 5 minutesProblem scenario Whenever I visit my grandparents’ home in the countryside, I notice the striking blend of old and new—modern buildings standing alongside ancient stone houses. This coexistence of cultural heritage and contemporary structures is present not only in rural settings but also in the communities we live in, where new and old elements, like […]

This is a cover illustration by author toolkit titled 'Visual Storytelling Journey'. The design features a playful watercolor checkered background with the artist's palette and brushes arranged around it. In the center, children gather around a teacher who is reading a picture book, creating a lively storytelling atmosphere.

Reading Time: 6 minutesHave you ever experienced moments when emotions are hard to put into words, but wanted to find a unique way to express them? Is there a creative way for you to revisit your story and find resonance and strength in it?

This poster is a promotional poster for the movie 'Braveheart'

Reading Time: 2 minutesFilm and television art is a small part of art, belonging to popular art, which can bring people a more intuitive feeling and a good visual experience. But the creation of the movie is very interesting, it follows 5W and 1H, and I will divide it into 6 parts for users to experience The steps […]

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis Open Toolkit is designed to give learners an initial awareness of the issue of accessibility in the arts and to understand and think about accessibility facilities in arts institutions. Step 1:Recall the Accessibility Signs around You (2 min) First of all, please recall the barrier-free facilities you have encountered in your life. Do you […]

This image shows trees in autumn from an elevated viewpoint. The leaves are yellow and green. The blue sky can be seen through the gaps in the leaves.

Reading Time: 3 minutesA 20 minute exercise that guides you on how to transforms an indoor space into a collage made out of natural elements. We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves. – […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesSummary: Title:Accessible Wimbledon —- A Guide for Disabled Visitors to Enjoy the Tournament Time Required: 20 minutes 1.Pre-Visit Planning Guide(5 minutes) 2.Interactive Map of Wimbledon Grounds(3 minutes) 3.Scenario-Based Accessibility Quiz (3 minutes) 4.Personal Stories and Tips from Disabled Wimbledon Visitors (4 minutes) 5.Provide a Short Quiz Goal: Here’s a refined Open Toolkit focused specifically on […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the continuous development of the times, art has become more and more diversified. People seem to feel that art is both close and far away from us, and they don’t seem to know much about it. In this toolkit, you don’t need any background knowledge. You can freely use your impression of the artwork […]

An illustration depicting a sequence based on Paul Ekman’s research in emotions. A barking dog, representing a stimulus, triggers an individual’s physiological reaction (elevated heart rate). This, in turn, leads to an emotion of fear, completing the process of emotional experience in response to a threat.

Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction Video: Emotional Reflection Toolkit: A Guide to Mindful Creativity

This image shows an eye-like spiral at the center, symbolizing someone peeking into a dream. Around it are soft, abstract figures in pastel colors, creating a surreal, dreamlike feeling.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind. S.Freud Die Traumdeutung   Close your eyes and picture your dream world. What does it look like? In this dream, nothing is certain. What are you doing, and how does it feel like you’re floating in between […]

This is a word cloud about dreams, with the words arranged in the shape of one dove in flight. Key words include "Shadows," "Labyrinth," "Forest," "Mirror," and other dream-related imagery, as well as abstract concepts like "Emotion" and "Freedom." These words reflect themes of mystery, exploration, and freedom within dreams. The overall color scheme is a soft blue, creating a calm and dreamy atmosphere.

Reading Time: 5 minutesJung observed that dreams are driven by a natural tendency to bring resolution and closure to unfinished emotional and mental problems of the day. Jung, C.G., 2012. Man and his symbols. Bantam. An AI-made dream scene Step into the world of your dreams, where symbols hold the key to unlocking hidden emotions and inspiring creativity. […]

Four rubber bands were tied to the hollow box and a slanted pen was inserted in the middle

Reading Time: 4 minutesDIY Rubber Band Guitar Making Guide Time Required: 20 Minutes Mission Statement: DIY Rubber Band Guitar Toolkit What participants can expect: This toolkit allows participants to create a simple rubber band guitar. Participants will learn to construct, tune, and play their guitar through practical activities. The toolkit not only offers opportunities to practice a segment […]

A female university student taking a photo with a cat-patterned AR sticker

Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction AR stickers (Augmented Reality Stickers) are an interactive experience that superimposes a virtual image or animation onto a real environment, and are very popular among young users and social platforms. How can we involve people with no knowledge in AR creation? The creation process only uses your smartphone or iPad, so let’s get started! […]

Image 1:Symmetry Aesthetics: Exploring the Art of Paper Cutting. From the network

Reading Time: 9 minutesIntroduction: Study goals: 1.Through this study, learners can understand the basic process of paper-cutting art and can complete the basic paper-cutting operation. 2.By understanding the background and meaning of paper-cut art, we can explore the traditional cultural customs and folk customs originating in China. 3.This study does not set up any barriers, and it is […]

Figure 7. "cat"leaf rubbing. by author.

Reading Time: 6 minutesIntroduction: Goals: Through the Open Toolkit practice, participants will be able to master basic leaf rubbing techniques and experience the uniqueness of leaf textures. Participants are encouraged to think about the connection between the individual and the environment, and by using naturally fallen leaves in their artwork, the ‘life’ of these materials continues in the […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes  What color is your mood today? 🧡🖤⚪🔵 Is there a need for a way to soothe the soul ? Welcome to the Audio-Visual Healing Journey Toolkit!   🧰 Tools Needed: Recording app (built-in Voice Memos or other recording apps) Pixabay Music Website(for free background music) VEED.io Website(for audio visualization and video creation) So, Let’s […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes“How long has it been since you have created something at will like a child?” “If you hadn’t studied art, do you think you would be able to create something worthwhile?”   Picasso said once: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. How did you […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesHow to make a Hollywood genre movie 1.Movies as a Storytelling Form Have you seen movies before, especially Hollywood movies, such as Zootopia (2016), The Avengers (2012) and so on? All these kinds of movies attracted a vast amount of attention from the audience around the world, and they have a common family, Hollywood genre […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesFocus: Picture the Adidas Logo. Can you Picture it? Now imagine the Spotify Logo. Can you imagine it? Now visualise the leaf of a White Poplar Tree.   We live in an increasingly digital age populated with icons and logos we can recognise at a glance, and as the world behind the screen gets larger, […]

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