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Open Toolkits

Open Toolkits

OERs composed by MA Contemporary Art Theory Students

*** Please turn on the sound. 01 Recording / Select 🔊 5 mins recommended What we need:some human voice recordings and some recordings without human voice. The Requirement:At least one of each ↑;At least 5s each;they must be audio files. It could be: Recording of yourself or someone else speaking (copyrighted) / Copyrighted music with human […]

Introduction: This is a toolkit designed for the transformation of old clothes, you can make old clothes power up and create a unique piece of life artwork by simply sewing, gluing, tearing and any other way you like. Unleash your creativity while doing it for the environment and sustainability and practices.   Step: Part 1: Introduce […]

Introduction: Overview: This Open Toolkit stimulates participants’ creativity and improves their craft skills and shape control. Create animals from paper-based materials and different craft designs such as collage, folding, and paper cutting.   Goals:  1、This Open Toolkit will stimulate participants’ creativity and develop their manual skills and modeling control. 2、Improve your papercraft skills and experience […]

Set featured image by following this link Empower “Vitality”: A leaf of happiness Summary: This is a light-hearted and lovely art healing project, which aims to encourage participants to imagine and feel the “life force” through creative work.   Human beings are often shocked by the life force they feel without realising it, it’s human […]

Welcome to the toolkit called Explore Yourself! Think about a question If you are an artist, how can you create artwork with your hands? Let’s create now 1 Think about the question.(10s) 2 Read the introduction of the toolkit and learn the important role of hands in art practices. (30s) Our ancestors made representations of […]

Introduction: The artist’s personal studio is a personalized and private space where inspiration and artistic creation can be achieved. Participants in this toolkit can think of themselves as an artist, designing a working studio for themselves, and creating in the form of abstract art. Perhaps it is not just an art space, but a small world […]

This toolkit uses origami, a traditional Japanese cultural medium, to create artworks. Creation in origami relies largely on a few existing basic forms.  The basic form of the crane is the one used in the process of folding origami cranes, but the basic form of the crane is also used to fold birds, to fold […]

Roll the dice, get creative and unleash your artistic journey with your companion, each stroke will influence what your next whimsical masterpiece will turn out to be. What do you need? a table for sit around🪑, dice (6 sided)🎲, suitable sized paper📃, some pens🖍️🖊️🖌️   What are you going to do? Embrace the randomness! Each […]

Background-Learn about the work of both artists.(1mins) Jessie Edelman Jessie Edelman was born in 1986 in Milwaukee, USA. She graduated from the Yale School of Art in 2013. Jessie currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Jessie’s works are full of lush joy. She is good at using warm colorful colors and large patterns […]

Introduction of this Open Toolkits (2min) Please watch the following video by playing it or clicking on the link provided.

Introduction Colour plays an important role in art and also has a huge impact, conveying emotion, meaning and playing an important part in celebrations and rituals. There are huge differences in what colours represent in different cultures around the world. The understanding and use of colours may vary from culture to culture, but they all […]

Introduction: Chinese landscape painting emphasizes the harmony between humans and nature, inviting us to enter the creative realm of meditation. Its basic characteristics can provide new ways for expression in contemporary art practice. The artistic philosophy it embodies is not limited by complex techniques or materials, allowing the essence of scenery to flow freely onto […]

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Create your own pattern Introduction Use pattern design to express multiple aspects of personal daily life, creating abstract and creative patterns through pattern theory methods. In our daily lives, we experience a wide variety of emotions, activities, and events. Through pattern design we can express these aspects in a unique and creative way. Pattern theory […]

Introduction This open toolkit focuses on personal storytelling through paper ring making, which is designed for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of contemporary art and personal expression. This process encourages you to delve into themes that resonate with you, whether they are rooted in personal memories, dreams, or social issues. Through sketching, decorating, and […]

  1. According to a set of 1 to 7 numbers randomly arranged, write 16 numbers, 1 represents the lowest sound, 7 represents the highest sound. For example: 1535153526462646. (2 mins)     

Introduction Welcome to our ‘Life Archive’ setting. Here, each person has the opportunity to open their own life’s archive, to review and reflect on the key moments and turning points of your life. From childhood memories to adult challenges, each experience forms a unique life story. Together in this toolkit, we will delve into the […]

Open Toolkit Plan Prepared by Xinyi Shao CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Overview: In this Open Toolkit, students will think about their own unique personality and consider how they can use colours, shapes and letters in a logo to express their unique personality. Goals: The objectives of this Open Toolkit include the following: artistic […]

BACKGROUND INFORMATION IN VIDEO (2min) INSTRUCTIONS (15min)   1. CHOOSE OBJECT (2 min) Choose an object that interests you and that has a distinct sound associated with it. It could be anything from nature, machinery, musical instruments, or everyday objects.   2. TAKE PHOTO (1 min) Take a clear and focused photograph of the chosen […]

Intro Are you fascinated by the captivating visuals of K-pop idols and their stunning photos? Have you ever wondered how to capture that unique blend of contemporary art vibrancy, style, and energy in your own photographs? Welcome to “Capturing contemporary art K-Pop Magic,” a comprehensive photo teaching course designed to unlock the secrets behind the […]

The Journey of Artful Street Relief Journey is an activity designed to provide a unique and beneficial way for emotional expression and stress relief through the free creation of lines and filling enclosed areas. Participants will embark on an artistic meditation journey where the intertwining of lines and colors facilitates the discovery of inner emotional […]

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