BCAC runs university credit courses mainly for educators – three credits awarded by the International Program for Educators, Buffalo State University of New York – SUNY COURSES.
The courses can optionally be taken for credit or for personal enrichment and pleasure only. The difference is that non-credit participants are not required to submit the illustrated written assignment required for credit, although many participants choose to do this anyway.When they do so, the assignment is assessed and graded exactly like those submitted for credit. A BCAC Certificate of Participation is issued is all course participants. Participants include, not just teachers of Art, Social Studies or Literature, but educators across the full spectrum of disciplines and school divisions – High, Middle and Elementary Schools and individuals interested in exploring and developing their creativity. No obvious artistic ability or previous training is required or needed. The courses are primarily aimed at professional enrichment and expansion in the context of a holistic attitude and approach to education.
Credit course group with Bruce and Vivek sitting on the steps
of the Agung Rai Museum of Art
‘EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF BALI THROUGH CREATIVITY AND MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES’
INSTRUCTORS – Bruce Sherratt and Dr Vivek Bammi
March 21 to March 27 2011
THIS COURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE AGAIN – July 21, to July 27, 2011.
And
‘DYNAMICS AND SYNCHRONICITIES -
CREATIVE WRITING AND THE VISUAL ARTS’ (TENTATIVE)
INSTRUCTORS – Bruce Sherratt and Dr Jack Penah
March 28 to April 3, 2011
And
‘EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF BALI WHILE DEVELOPING ARTISTIC CREATIVITY AND SKILLS’
INSTRUCTOR – Bruce Sherratt
DATE TO BE DETERMINED
Developing forms and compositions from nature
REGISTER PROVISIONALLY NOW BY EMAILING
Bruce Sherratt <brcerobert@yahoo.com>
OFFICIAL BCAC AND BUFFALO – SUNY FORMS, FEES AND OTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE SHORTLY.
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
‘EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF BALI THROUGH CREATIVITY AND MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES’
The course consists of two independent, yet deeply inter-related, elements:
- developing hands-on skills in painting and drawing with Balinese culture, aesthetics, and
natural flora and fauna as the primary focus.
- The study of Balinese history and culture within the context of Asian cultures and peoples.
Objectives
1. To gain an understanding of Balinese culture and history, with particular emphasis on religious beliefs, superstitions and aesthetic concepts.
2. To appreciate Bali’s unique position within the context of South East Asia – culturally, historically, and aesthetically.
3. To develop the skills and confidence to express thoughts and feelings through the visual arts, inspired by Bali and its rich and unique culture and traditions.
Evaluation (optional for non-credit paricipants)
Include self-assessment, peer discussions and assessment and final teacher assessment. Credit participants submit a final paper-portfolio: 4 pages combined with a digital images of work produced during and/or after the course. Written notes should accompany the digital photographs of the candidate’s art work indicating title (where applicable), and the media and techniques used. Participants are expected to assess and evaluate the included samples in the context of the studies involved. This should include a synthesis indicating links between the two elements of the course: Balinese arts and culture, and artistic creativity. In addition, participants should consider how the course may have benefited them personally and professionally, and how the experiences and knowledge gained are likely to influence the work they do in their chosen professions.
‘EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF BALI WHILE DEVELOPING ARTISTIC
CREATIVITY AND SKILLS’
Primarily a skills based course. The purpose is to promote confidence, ability and pleasure in creating original art as well as the understanding and appreciation, not just of Balinese art, but art in general.
Objectives
To gain formal and technical art skills and increased creative and imaginative awareness and ability while absorbing Balinese culture, history, beliefs and the Balinese way of life. Both traditional and contemporary Balinese art are included. The reciprocal influence of early European painter-settlers on the evolution of contemporary Balinese and Indonesian painting in general and the impact Bali had on their work is of special interest.
Brief Outline of Instruction
In this course hands-on practice always precedes theoretical and historical study and is very closely tied to it. Studio work in various media is by far the largest component of the course. Media may include oil painting, acrylic painting, drawing in charcoal, pencil, colored pastels, pen and ink. Participants my choose to work in batik, wood or stone carving or glass. Three dimensional work in cement or ceramics and also jewelry can also be arranged.
Hands-on study of color theory is an important component, as is drawing and compositional arrangement.
There is a finely tuned balance of studio work, discussions and visits to museums and galleries, artists’ studios and handicraft centers. Visits to beautiful, historic Balinese Hindu temples and attending traditional Balinese dance and theatrical performances, both in Ubud and at various sites in the surrounding villages are integral features of the course.
Evaluation
This includes self-assessment, peer discussions and assessment and final teacher assessment and grading.
Each credit participant will submit a Final Paper-Portfolio, a written paper of 4 pages combined with a digital portfolio of the work produced during and or after the course.
Written notes should accompany the digital photographs of the candidate’s own work indicating titles where applicable and the media and techniques used. There should be some attempt to evaluate the included samples.
Candidates will learn to recognize the nature and extent of the influence of early European artist-settlers on the history of Balinese painting. They will also note how cultural, religious and superstitious features impact on Balinese painting and aesthetics.
In addition, all participants are required to consider how the course may have benefited them either personally or professionally, and how the experiences and knowledge gained in this course might beneficially influence the work they do in their chosen professions or occupations.
