Understanding Contemporary Chinese Culture Through Art Appreciation and Liberal Studies of Creative Animation
The project aims at developing students' understanding of contemporary Chinese Culture and enhancing their creativity and critical thinking through organizing activities to engage a total of 3,500 students from 10 primary and secondary schools in appreciation and criticism of animated films and providing training workshops for 30-35 teachers. The applicant will produce a training manual (in both printed and electronic forms), notes and worksheets for conducting the project activities and helping teachers to sustain similar activities in the schools. DVDs of project activities will also be produced.