Making
Through the Making Pathway at Ekya Nava, our learners seamlessly navigate and weave elements of the curriculum and transform imagination into tangible masterpieces. Along with infusing core concepts, we foster creative skills, ignite lateral thinking, and invite learners to experiment freely in our vibrant Makery.
The Makery
The Makery is a dynamic makerspace for students where curiosity meets creation. Our collaborative hub is equipped with cutting-edge tools and resources, empowering students to turn ideas into reality. From tinkering with prototypes to crafting innovations, The Makery is a haven for hands-on learning.
Purpose
- Facilitating exploration of creative practices, innovation, and material-based making processes.
- Cultivating hands-on skills, proficiency in tools and techniques, and environmental awareness.
- Fostering creative potential through sustainable, hands-on projects that translate ideas into tangible outcomes.
Learning Experiences
Community Challenge Solutions
Different challenges are addressed through brainstorming, innovative solutions, and prototype development, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and active civic engagement.
Art Creation
Cultural exploration is encouraged through the use of diverse materials, enabling the creation of meaningful artworks while nurturing creativity, cultural appreciation, and global awareness.
Real-World Product Prototypes
Problem-solving and innovation take center stage as teams apply design thinking to develop prototypes, enhancing collaboration, creativity, and practical application skills.
Key Practices
LEARN
Inquire – Explore creative practices, innovation, and the making processes.
THINK
- Critical Thinking – Critically examine artistic process and choices to grow and refine style.
- Connect – Recognise the interdependence of art and the world by exploring projects in alignment with cultural influences and historical contexts.
- Reflect – Engage in mindful reflection to foster personal artistic growth and refine individual styles.
DO
Care – Demonstrate responsibility and environmental consciousness by aligning artistic endeavours with sustainable practices.
Communicate – Share insights, techniques, and support to enrich the creative process and foster collective creativity.
Collaborate – Articulate ideas and inspirations to convey narrative and intention while developing tangible projects.
Core Dimensions of Learning
Processes
Hands-on methods utilising tools such as hand and power tools, pottery, ceramics, weaving, woodworking, metalsmithing, laser cutting, and 3D printing.
Tools & Techniques
A practical approach that sharpens skills while mastering a wide range of tools and techniques.
Materials
Encourages the use of hard, soft, and innovative materials to transform creative ideas into tangible projects.
Sustainable Practices
Promotes environmentally conscious choices, ensuring creations are impactful and planet-friendly.
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