HUMAN ART SCHOOL

TM

We are based in the Linden / Roosevelt Park / Emmarentia Area

Johannesburg

About Course

This art-based course has been designed by Dr Lucelle Bernadette Pillay, a practicing visual artist and specialist lecturer in higher education. This is a non accredited short course that teaches art and design methodologies to students with low focus and common executive-function difficulties. Being pedagogically flexible and adaptive, it works alongside the student's school curricula and aims to supplement holistic ability and well-being. Human Art School offers flexible, customised art sessions that meets the aptitude and creative aspiration of each individual. It aims to support scholastic life by developing conceptual and creative skills for students between the ages of 14 to 18 (grades 8-12).

Who should apply for entry?

A student who has a minimum of 1 hour free every week.
A student who enjoys creative pursuits such as drawing (traditional or digital), painting, photography, sculpture, design, making things etc.
A student who seeks to develop their creative thinking and making skills.
A student that struggles with common executive-function difficulties (See what these are below).
A student that struggles with personal and social anxieties.

Executive-function Difficulties

Executive-function difficulties refer to problems with the brain processes we use to manage, organise and regulate our behaviour in order to achieve a goal. Think of executive functioning as the brain's project manager, it helps you decide what to do, initiates doing, keeps track of what you're doing, and enables you to finish tasks. Someone can be highly intelligent and creative but still have difficulties with executive functioning.

Common executive functions:

Task initiation
Planning
Organisation
Working memory
Time management
Task switching
Inhibition
Emotional regulation
Self-monitoring

Being able to start something, even when you know what needs to be done.

Deciding what steps are needed to complete a task.

Keeping materials, information and ideas in order.

Holding information in your mind while using it.

Estimating how long something will take and managing deadlines.

Moving from one activity to another.

Resisting impulses or distractions.

Managing frustration, excitement, anxiety or disappointment.

Recognising when something isn't working and adjusting your approach.

*This is an art-based educational course, not a form of psychological or clinical therapy. I am an artist and educator, not a psychologist or mental-health professional. The course is not clinically endorsed or intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent mental-health conditions. Participants seeking psychological support should consult a qualified mental-health professional.

*This course is a non-accredited educational programme and is not accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or registered with the relevant South African education and training authorities. Completion of the course does not constitute a formal qualification or accredited certification.

Course Structure

Course Duration: 10 months

First Semester: 5 months

Second Semester: 5 months

*Note that the studio is closed to students during the months of June and December, during this time no class sessions are hosted. These months are reserved for student online exhibitions.

First Semester

Duration: 5 months

Course Structure: 5 Learning Modules

[x20] 1 hour guided studio sessions

Learning Module 1
Learning Module 2
Learning Module 3
Learning Module 4
Learning Module 5

Introduction to Conceptual Thinking

Introduction to Observation & Visual Literacy

Introduction to Mediums & Techniques

Project Brief

Guided Project Work

Second Semester

Duration: 5 months

Course Structure: 5 Learning Modules

[x20] 1 hour guided studio sessions

Learning Module 6
Learning Module 7
Learning Module 8
Learning Module 9
Learning Module 10

Advanced Project Brief

Research Article: South African Artist/Designer

Introduction to Digital Tools & AI

The Media-fluid Studio

Guided Project Work

Course Fees

First Semester

Duration: 5 months

Full Course Fee: R8 000 [Traditional art materials included]

*Receive a student discount of R500 if full course fee is paid upon application.

Full Course Fee with discount: R7500

Payment Options

x1 Full Course Fee: R8000
x5 Monthly Payments: R1600

Second Semester

Duration: 5 months

Full Course Fee: R9600 [Software & Hardware not included]

*Receive a student discount of R600 if full course fee is paid upon application.

Full Course Fee with discount: R9000

Payment Options

x1 Full Course Fee: R9600
x5 Monthly Payments: R1920

Contact me on Lucellebernadette@gmail.com or Redbrick.artspace@gmail.com

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