Art as a tool for communication in the inclusive culture

Pavel Sochor, Ph.D.

sochor@ped.muni.cz



The aim of the course is to teach students to use the intervention potential of art

(1) as one of the possible ways of the communication. That is realy beneficial for people with
disabilities in an inclusive culture.

(2) The acquired knowledge leads students to the fact that art allows verbal and non-verbal
expression through specific forms. It is possible to support the self-expression and the
self-reflection on the basis of cognitive processing of the experience.


Evaluation methods

80% attendance at classes,  elaboration of a written reflection on the topic of group mediation of
expressive experience for people with disabilities in the cultural environment, - partial tasks
from the discussed topics,

Larger absences from classes will be decided individually. please send apologies by email in
advance!


Subject content

We will discuss the topics:

1/Lecture of diversity in art

2/ Authors with otherness - life stories

3/  Cultural institutions  -  education/animation

-possible exhibitions and cultural events.


4/ Own creation – fine art


…to visit galleries and exhibitions in Brno……

… to create your own art works / the technique of drawing, modeling, painting in the style of art
as therapy with you…..




Students will be provided with an introductory theoretical insight into the issue of art forms
through a lecture and their own study of professional texts.

Student gets acquainted with the work of the most important artists with disabilities in our
country and abroad (eg Gugging, ITEart, Inuti, Karrisilta, ABC collection).

Student will gain knowledge of various forms of mediation of art and cultural experiences through
group work. Student will get the information about the importance of multimedia author's artistic
work of people with disabilities and its importance for their personal development.


Conditions for completing the subject


2/ Write one essay on topics discussed in the subject of the student's choice (2 pages A4)