Art combines technology to inspire creative thinking

Y.O.T. Tin Ka Ping Primary SchoolAdhering to the spirit of the school motto of "Being good at character, building yourself up to be kind to others", we have always attached great importance to the overall development of students, and have been committed to providing high-quality education for many years. Principal Zeng Yanqiong emphasizes the combination of art and technology, hoping to cultivate students' aesthetics and interdisciplinary application abilities. This method not only brings sensory and cultural inspiration to students, but also cultivates design thinking and digital skills, and helps them build moral values, communication skills and other soft skills to meet the challenges on the road to growth.

Introducing Procreate electronic painting to realize digital art

Principal Tsang believes: "Nowadays, artificial intelligence or electronic digital technology is widely used and has become a tool used by children every day, and digital art has also become a new trend in education." In view of this, the school introduced Procreate painting software in the visual arts department to combine digital technology with school-based curriculum to achieve "digital art." Students can use the software to create art using iPads, and try electronic creation methods such as color mixing, layers, and animation effects. At the same time, teachers will also give students opportunities to use their learned skills to design campus mascots, picture book creations, and even combine them with augmented reality (AR) to make their works "alive."

The school hopes to help students understand that regardless of digital creation or physical creation, art and life are closely related. In addition to collecting information online, students should also pay more attention to the environment around them. Teachers will also incorporate elements of values ​​education into Procreate teaching, guiding students to create on values ​​themes and rooting the concept of morality and affection in their hearts. This cross-media creation method not only allows students to develop their artistic talents and inspire the development of multiple intelligences, but also gives them the opportunity to control technology and learn to use technology correctly.

PMQ Seed Program Cultivate Creative Thinking

The school implements the "PMQ Seed Project" to stimulate students' creativity in the thinking process through different creative activities. PMQ instructors will lead students through the process of "project definition, creative conception, prototype production, and testing", and finally create a vehicle that can drive and carry people.

The entire activity is conducted in a group mode. From the design to the completion of the work, the student groups discuss and solve problems on their own, and complete the creation by combining the STEAM knowledge they learned in the classroom, such as understanding the operating principles and structure of the vehicle, processing raw materials by themselves, designing the appearance, etc., interconnecting knowledge points from different disciplines, promoting creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and cultivating social and communication skills.

The program also incorporates values ​​education, such as requiring students to recycle waste, decorate their own works, and practice environmental protection concepts to bring a sense of accomplishment and happiness. Several "little inventors" shared that they were very happy to work with their classmates to build a car, and in the process they learned how to treat others, team spirit and empathy.

Using tea as a carrier to cultivate moral values

With the strong support of Yan Oi Tang, the school launched tea art courses and incorporated them into multiple intelligence courses, allowing students to internalize moral values and Chinese etiquette through tea art culture. The school is equipped with professional tea sets and tea samples, allowing students to learn basic knowledge such as warming pots, preparing tea, and brewing. They can learn to "quiet" their minds and train their concentration and concentration. In addition to learning the knowledge of making tea, the course also teaches tea-serving etiquette, which not only inherits traditional culture, but also cultivates students' polite attitudes and values ​​towards others, such as filial piety, respect for teachers, etc. Principal Tsang shared: "Take filial piety as an example. If we only emphasize respecting parents to students, they may not be able to truly understand the connotation of filial piety. Through the tea art experience, students can concretely feel and practice this value."

Ceramics courses include visual arts to hone patience and concentration

Ceramics courses are a major feature of the school's art education. The school has a special ceramics room equipped with an electric kiln and a casting machine. Students design ceramic works by themselves, unleashing their creativity and reflecting cultural heritage. Principal Tsang said, "In addition to honing their patience, cultivating perseverance and pursuing beauty and excellence during the processes of drawing, glazing, and firing, students also train their sense of space and touch through three-dimensional creation." Currently, the school has incorporated ceramics courses into the school-based visual arts subjects for third and sixth grade students, and has simultaneously opened ceramics interest groups to provide opportunities for students with interests or talents in ceramics, design, or artistic creation to continue their development.