Consenses Arts Curriculum

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New lenses. New language. New understanding.
Consenses is a transformative educational tool that introduces fresh perspectives and inspires new ways of thinking. It challenges us to think of art not as a statement, but as a conversation; not as a destination, but as a rich and rewarding journey. When we share the experience of creating an Interpretive Chain, we do so with joy, intent, and empathy.
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In a world that is fragmented and divided, it is often difficult for people to listen to one another let alone consider, relate to and appreciate the perspectives of others. Consenses' Curriculum offers participants a way to use art as a language and a lens through which to see themselves, each other and their world more clearly, compassionately, and expansively all from the comfort of their own home. Through the curriculum, participants learn tolerance and empathy through “listening” to others, not through their words, but through various art forms. In addition, CONSENSES positions participants to succeed in the world by building the skills needed to be collaborative, critical thinkers with curious minds.
Using SEVEN different art forms (photography, painting, poetry, dance, music, sculpture and spatial design) the Consenses curriculum promotes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.
Consenses is highly effective at spreading the message that everyone’s perspective is equal and valid, helping participants to appreciate in new ways, both the limitations and the unique value of their own unique perspectives.
How it works:
1. You select a group of students/participants. Don't worry, you don't have to do any teaching. Ideal class size 6-24. Ideal ages: 10-90.
All lessons are taught by Sally Taylor, Consenses' founder, via embedded videos within the portal.
2. You enroll/pay for the curriculum based on your number of students/participants you have. (you can charge participants separately if you wish. We suggest charging $60-$100 per student.
You send us a group email list. Each participant gets a separate log in from which they can access the curriculum.
3. Your group will complete all creative assignments from their homes at the schedule and pacing you set (we recommend 2 lessons a week for 10 weeks).
Each lesson can be completed in 30-45 minutes
4. All lessons & assignments your group needs are inside their portal.
Each module offers a lesson in a different medium for participants to explore their creativity through. Students interpret each other's artwork from one module to the next using other group members' art as a catalyst to inspire their own work in a brand new medium.
You can choose to do the curriculum on your own (select single user from payment below). This is a shorter syllabus.
It's like a game of 'Telephone' played with art.