We’re now promoting
our
Unique art program
“ Middle Passage” for J.H.S. Students.
Our goal,
is an intense mentoring program for culturally diverse young men and
women. To teach achievement, motivation, mentoring, self-awareness
and goal settings to at-risk African Americans and Hispanics through
a Cultural Awareness 9 month (October – June) program. The
foundation of the program will be using traditions of two unique
cultures, African & Native Americans from the United States, also
natives from the Caribbean and South America.
Our mentoring program
develops strong minds, bodies, spirit, foster self-knowledge and
self-reliance. In addition, dexterity, flexibility, teamwork,
desire, dedication, discipline, and respect of one-self and others.
T.W.W. Inc.’s mentoring also helps develop the ability to
contribute to his or her home, church, school or job with respect
for themselves and others in a positive way. Which not only benefit
themselves and their family, also their community.
Again, this powerful program will
be based on using the culture/s of African & Native Americans.
Fusing the two cultures. Using this style is a unique way of showing
both cultures differences and similarities and how they came
together. In the areas of traditions, concepts, art, language,
history (Pre-slavery, slavery and beyond). All the art disciplines
that will be used in visual and performing will have the influence
of African & Native cultures separately and together.
The foundation of all
the arts that will be used from visual (painting, drawing, crafts)
and performing (dance and music) will be based from one focused
area,
Theatre-“The Slave
Narratives”.
Actual writings from not just
African slaves, but also slaves of “Black Indians”, people of mix
bloods (African and Native ancestry). In this Rights of Passage
program, students will be exposed to, but not limited to:
Theatre, Read and role-play ‘slave narratives” of Black
Indians
(people of
1. African and Native American descent) as the basis of
responding to and researching the historical time period to create
their own “slave narratives”. This “lessons from literature and
life” workshop will provide an opportunity for students to express
their personal conflicts through the process of creating an original
production. Writing their own
Slave Narratives.
Also, the
following will be part of their program:
2.
Visual arts program
will introduce students to how clay and other visual crafts can
become a tool to develop understanding about some of African and
Native American cultures. During the program, students will also
explore the differences and similarities between the two culture’s
rich traditions of calligraphy and how history is transmitted.
3.
Dance/Music program,
students will discover how West African and Native American
songs, music and dance traditions are similar and different to each
other. Students will learn dance phrases and drum rhythms that be
incorporated into other programming. In addition, students will
developed their listening and communication skills. Also, being able
to relate the traditional music and how it has influenced today’s
music.
Within those art
disciplines, literacy provides the skills and knowledge to deepen a
student’s understanding many forms and genres of the arts. Students
explore history and multiple roles that the arts play in society. We
feel that the students literary and artistic skills are enhanced
through this unique program. Also, other areas that will be covered:
1. Looking at and Discussing Art
Describe the compositional elements and the
qualities of line, color, and texture in their art work and the work
of classmates. Apply the same terminology in discussing selected
works of art.
2. Developing Arts Vocabulary
(Glossary)
Identify new art vocabulary; contribute to word
webs and word charts posted in the classroom. Our ability to think
clearly and communicate with precision depends on our individual
store of words. A rich vocabulary enables students to understand
what they read, and to speak and write with flexibility and
control. As students employ a variety of strategies for acquiring
new vocabulary, the delight in finding and using that perfect word
can heighten interest in vocabulary itself. An art glossary book
will be given to students to help them expand their vocabulary
skills. Assignments will be given on a weekly basis that
continuously challenge their writing skills. Also, learning how to
take notes and their own school diary will assist them in their
challenges.
3. Reading and
Writing About Art
Listen to a read-aloud about a famous artist.
Look at a work by the artist.
Write a response to the work in the
form of observations and questions.
4. Problem Solving; Interpreting
and Analyzing Art
Share with classmates a recently completed work
of art and describe:
Experiences with the media and personal
choices.
Finally, as an extra incentive, students will take full part
of the complete production of their work. A documentary of the
participants will be done and each student will receive a copy.
Also, a special Award/Dinner Ceremony will be done in their honor at
the end of the year program.
With commitment, experience staff, interns,
parents and volunteers, we will continuously serve the educational
needs of the under-served communities in New York. We hope you will
become a partner with our organization to help us accomplish T.W.W.
Inc.’s overall goal. Save our children and to give them the
encouragement to succeed. “No child left behind”.
