Daily Acts of Creativity For Students Podcast
Short, simple, easy and fun creative activities designed to support student’s wellbeing while studying online or at home. Based on the Book, 'Daily Acts Of Creativity' by Amanda O'Bryan and adapted for online learning. Hosted by high school CAPA teacher, Fiona Corcoran, the podcast offers activities in six areas of the NSW Secondary Schools CAPA curriculum (Creative and Performing Visual Arts) and covers: 1. Dance 2. Drama 3. Music 4. Photography 5. Visual Arts 6. Wellbeing Anyone can enjoy the activities - you don't need to be a high school student to have fun. Each activity is approx ten minutes long and you don't need special knowledge or skills either. Everything you need to complete the activities you will find around the house and it won't make a mess! Each activity is designed to have a cumulative effect so that on completion of the exercises you will feel happier, healthier and more creative. Visit: www.creativequeenbees.com
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Episodes
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Random Kindness is an exercise in wellbeing. Get into good vibes for yourself and for other people. Help to lighten and brighten someones day with random kindness, then watch how the goodness you bring to them, also brightens your day.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Still Life is a visual art exercise that encourages you to draw what is in your life. Find an area your home and set up a still life to sketch. Use line, tone, texture and shading to draw a still life.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Light is a photography exercise that captures light from various camera angles and shots. Explore 6 things around you in the theme of light and notice the different moods, shades and tones.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Sing those words is a music exercise with lyrics, melody and performance. Have fun singing a song from the lines of a random book or magazine to yourself or someone else.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
The Important Box is a drama exercise that encourages you to reflect on the sentimental value of important objects. What items have you collected durning your life? What things are important around the house? Uncover their value by telling stories.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
The Daily Ballet is a dance exercise that turns an ordinary daily task, like making a cuppa tea, into a graceful movements and gestures. Stretch, turn, pirouette, then take a bow.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Check in with your 'Daily Acts of Creativity' process. This episode is hosted by Amanda O'Bryan, author of the book. Amanda delivers strategies and tips on how to progress through the exercises while you learn more about your natural talents and strengths.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
A little note is an exercise in supporting your wellbeing and encouraging gratitude. Write a letter of appreciation to someone in your best hand writing.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Listen is a visual art exercise that encourages you to draw what you hear. Practice this free association drawing to music and let the experience take you on a journey of deep listening.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Black & White Exteriors is a photography exercise that encourages you to explore how you see the world. Zoom into your life and take a tour around your house or neighbourhood and see life through your unique creative lens.