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At Rajah Soliman High School, Binondo, Manila, the workshop aimed to empower educators and staff by refreshing their foundational art skills. The workshop responded to a growing concern that many high school graduates lack basic artistic knowledge, such as color mixing, using rulers, and drawing in perspective. These essential skills are crucial for students aspiring to pursue art in college. By equipping teachers with a strong grasp of these basics, we hope to bridge the gap and better prepare students for their creative journeys.
The workshop centered around re-learning key elements of art, including the elements and principles of design, color theory, and perspective drawing. Teachers and staff were guided through these foundational components, not only to enhance their personal artistic expression but also to integrate these skills into their teaching practices. The goal was to enable them to confidently transfer this knowledge to their students, helping them develop stronger art foundations early on.
What made the workshop especially impactful was its interactive nature. Rather than a one-way transfer of information,
it was a collaborative process between the facilitators and participants. Teachers were encouraged to engage in hands-on activities, experimenting with color mixing and perspective drawing, while reflecting on how they could adapt these lessons for their classrooms. This interactive learning approach helped them understand how small changes in the learning environment can foster creativity and engagement among their students.
By re-learning these fundamental skills, the teachers gained confidence in their own abilities and their role as art educators. Many expressed that the workshop reignited their passion for teaching and inspired them to introduce more art-based activities into their lessons. The knowledge gained extended beyond the classroom, as teachers also saw potential in sharing these skills with friends, family, and community members.
Ultimately, Project HeART was about more than just teaching technical skills—it was about empowering educators to inspire the next generation of students to be better prepared for art school and beyond, fostering creativity and confidence in their artistic journeys.
Testimonial
“Enjoyable, satisfying, helpful and relaxing. It helps a lot like the “language of art”, “art is a human language”. This can apply it in the class and impart knowledge to students.”
Anonymous, Teacher II
How can you support PWU’s mission in developing skills & knowledge of basic education teachers?
Contact the director of UNICORP,
Dean Evelyn B. Valencia
[email protected]
+632-8-465-1755