Conference paper
I am LUCKY because I get to do creative things
The 6th International Drama in Education Research Institute (Sydney, Australia, 14/07/2009–19/07/2009)
2009
Abstract
This paper will describe a 3 year research project with marginalised and disenfranchised young people based in rural and regional Tasmania. In this project arts skills and processes where used to develop various forms of performance texts. These texts became the basis of a series of radio plays and performance projects with the objective of developing intergenerational relationships, promoting social inclusion and building identity. The research revealed how performative means can:
• unleash creativity
• expand horizons
• build social bonds
• create a sense of common experience
• re-engage people experiencing dislocation and isolation with communities around them
• provide pathways back to education and into employment
• provide vitality to communities and quality of life.
It is these artistic processes that allow young people to CELEBRATE (the present), HONOUR (the past), and ENVISION (the future).
Details
- Title
- I am LUCKY because I get to do creative things
- Authors/Creators
- P.R. Wright (Author/Creator)D. Palmer (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- The 6th International Drama in Education Research Institute (Sydney, Australia, 14/07/2009–19/07/2009)
- Identifiers
- 991005540708407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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