Study Guide

Descriptions

Encounter art is a group-based visual arts activity in various social, health and educational settings. In the art of encounter, a person is seen as a member of his or her community, and the use of all the senses is emphasized in the activities. The making is staggered so that even an inexperienced author can enjoy the aesthetic enchantment of making art and the appreciative viewing of his work together with a peer group. The art of encounter is based on the Japanese Clinical Art method.

Further information

After proceeding the study course, students will have basic knowledge of the history of Encounter Art, of its philosophy and of its operational environment. They will recognize the principles of encounter art, which are encounter, appreciation, multidiscipilinarity, structure, graduality and making choices. Students will have capacities to respect the importance and joy of self-expression and artistic work of each person.They will have capacity to make use of shared experiences to support their individual professional development.

The student is able to plan, supervise and evaluate the activities of Encounter Art in the field of health, social care and education. He / she is able to creatively art work groups with the principles of Encounter Art, as well as the methods of encounter artist and the supervision of artistic work. Student recognizes own need for further skills and completes his / her skills.