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Beyond Existing - Module
YVR, Canada 2024
Driving Question:
How can we apply our learning of indigenous environmental advocacy in Canada to create a sustainable NGO in our home country?
Summative:
A written NGO proposal, briefing essential components of its key structures, goals, projects, approaches, and stakeholders. Alongside this, a “charity ball” simulation activity, where module summative groups will propose their NGO ideas in a semi-social setting to gain funding from the guests, who in representing different stakeholders interests have different amounts of “money & resources” to invest.
Summative Reflection:
For our summative, we were required to organise a charity ball where politicians, business executives, and community members were invited to view our NGO presentations. Later in the day, we had the opportunity to speak with them and discuss how we could get their support in the form of money, media attention, or community and political support. It took a lot of consideration to try to explain the project in a way that would maintain the attention of the visitors and listeners. I gained an understanding of the value of fundraising and some skills that may assist in obtaining funding from charity balls. Throughout the process, persistence and perseverance were prevalent. At first, I found it intimidating and challenging to discuss my concept with those who aren't as interested in the subject as I am. This summative greatly enhanced my networking and communication abilities. It made it possible for me to have varied discussions with individuals from various backgrounds, such as governments and political figures, community leaders, and philanthropists and investors. To conclude, although it was challenging to try and present my project to everyone at the charity ball event, I managed to gain some new perspective and skills that can be carried outside of the education space and branched into the real world where there are hundreds of opportunities to assist different communities or issues. I hope I can deepen my knowledge in communication, community development and continue to progress with awareness and advocacy for social issues and how to directly assist in them effectively.
Capoeira- Module
SSA, Brazil 2024
Driving Question:
How does capoeira
embody the essence of
Afro-Brazilian culture
and history?
Summative:
A choreographed performance, that expresses our personality and a Capoeira Batizado event showcasing developed skills. The choreographed piece aimed to showcase growth in capoeira, starting off with oldest form of the martial art, Capoeira Angola and ending with Regional and aspects of Contemporânea, a modern adaptation of the game and improvisation.
capoeira summative.mov
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GeoMosaic - Module
HAN, Vietnam 2025
Driving Question:
How might we analyse the relationship between Vietnam's geography and history and how it shapes its international relations?
Summative:
Create a written statement outlining the position of your organisation on a current issue, adding visual elements to represent the statement.
China X Vietnam Hydropower Initiative Statement
For decades, both China and Vietnam have utilised coal-fired power plants to help meet the countries’ demands which contribute negatively to air pollution. Alongside this, industrialisation has played a significant part in decreasing the quality of air though construction and manufacturing. The Southeast Asian countries are large traders not just through Asia, but worldwide, meaning a large amount of transportation and urbanisation has resulted in contributing to exhaust emissions from vehicles. These are all impactful factors that have left China and Vietnam struggling to manage the constraints of poor air quality.
One major global health risk is air pollution, with illnesses like cardiovascular problems and respiratory diseases being a few examples that have left China and Vietnam with global repercussions. It’s responsible for almost 2 million deaths in China per year, with Vietnam awarded the title of the 2nd most polluted country in the ASEAN region and 22nd worst air quality internationally. A decline in international trade, business and tourism could be seen if this matter isn’t addressed.
Both nations proudly possess an abundance in river systems and mountainous terrain, as well as high rainfall, allowing ample space for development in hydropower. Natural disasters such as floods and typhoons are persistent in the Southeast Asian area, thus the implementation of hydropower could be an asset in managing flood control and water management, regulating flow of water in rivers. This also opens doors to potential job opportunities especially in rural mountainous areas, offering a chance for economic growth. China has invested heavily in large-scale hydropower projects such as the Three Gorges Dam, stretching to the Yangtze River, generating hydroelectric power.
By fostering collaborative efforts in knowledge exchange, resource sharing, and technical support, there could be a chance to unlock the immense potential of river basins such as the Mekong Delta, Yangtze River and other shared waterways. This partnership will not only bolster sustainable energy security for both nations but also serve as a beacon of regional cooperation, demonstrating how shared resources can be harnessed for mutual prosperity and environmental stewardship. This is an opportunity to build a future where clean energy powers progress, and where the spirit of collaboration strengthens the bonds between our nations and secures a brighter future for generations to come.
Pho-nomenal Origins -Personal Project
HAN, Vietnam 2025
Driving Question:
How can I learn the principles of traditional Vietnamese Pho to create my own style of dish?
Summative Reflection:
With my summative, I aimed to make my own version of beef phở, following the recipe from my cooking class however I would like to execute it by myself. This will potentially be a challenge as I relied a a lot on the cooking guide in my initial cooking class. I do think I will be able to produce and present a tasty bowl of pho and not doubtful of the cooking skills I’ve seen and developed during this project.
I added elements such as star anise, black cardamom and cinnamon into the broth as I really enjoyed the flavours that came up in my phở from the cooking course, as well as the phở I tried in the Old Quarter. I also intended to make a more “citrusy”phở, adding a bit more lime into the broth.
In total, I managed to make 3 different versions, traditional beef noodle pho, phở bò, vegetarian, phở chay and “dry pho”, also known as phở cuốn. All of the food and sauces seen in the first picture, aside from the fruit were prepared by me with some assistance from my mentors. I was quite proud of the result of my summative and how it turned out as well as the flavours that came up.
Shaping Renaissance - Module
FLR, Italy 2025
Driving Question:
How can we use our understanding of the science and art of the Renaissance era to create a 3D artistic representation that captures human movement?
Summative:
Create a 3D artistic representation that captures the essence of human movement, drawing inspiration from the anatomical precision and artistic techniques of Renaissance sculpture.
Hostage. Artist Statement
Upon completing our sculpture and placing it in its final position, my summative group and I took one last look and unanimously agreed on the name: Hostage. The sculpture represents the suppressed emotions and inner experiences that many people struggle to express in today’s world. As society moves toward a future where human beings are valued more for their productivity than their humanity seen as statistics or machines we wanted to reflect this shift through our art. The materials and colours used in Hostage play a key role in conveying this message. The sculpture features boxy, metallic legs that resemble robotic limbs, symbolizing the mechanical expectations placed on people. In contrast, the upper torso contains white balloons enclosed in a loose string “cage.” The loose string hints at the possibility of breaking free from societal standards that bind us. The arms, made with materials that vaguely mimic human form, reflect an attempt to resemble humanity, but never fully succeed. The white used on the cage and balloons stands for purity, connection, and emotional depth. This contrasts with the silver arms and legs, cold, industrial, and impersonal. Together, they create a visual tension between the human and the robotic. The rigid, boxy legs give the sculpture physical stability, while light materials in the torso, balloons and string emphasise emotional vulnerability. In the end, Hostage embodies conflict between what we feel and what we’re allowed to express. It’s a reminder that we are more than just tools for progress, but emotional, complex beings. And sometimes, we need to break the strings that bind us.
Terra Forma - Personal Project
FLR, Italy 2025
Driving Question:
How can I explore the influence of pottery on Italian art history and cultural expression, and evaluate the involvement of geometric principles in craftsmanship?
Process Portfolio
Summative:
Exploring Italian art history and culture through pottery and geometric principles, incorporating such ideals into a final ceramic piece.
Summative Reflection:
For my summative, I wanted to do some type of vase that had a bit of an abstract approach than typical ones seen in various stores or workshops. The idea of carving out parts of the vase to give a bit more texture as I was very interested in the art of incising or sgraffito. I also wanted to take advantage of the fact that one can manipulate the shape of clay, thus I incorporated it through my piece, adding a bit of a slant and more shape to the vase. I took a lot of inspiration from the human body and a few bodily functions to further add symbolism into my piece. Most of it sparks from the oesophagus, a main vessel in the transportation of food to the stomach in the digestive system. I believe it’s one of the most overlooked organ in the body systems. In a way, I’m using this summative piece as a way to highlight the muscular tube that is the oesophagus. My ceramic piece began working carefully about maintaining structure throughout the piece. It was a bit of a learning curve creating the base of the vase, starting with a very thin wall which left no space to build on more. This helped visualise and show the importance of accurately distributing natural thickness all over the vase or any piece when doing ceramics. After discovering this, it then became easier to further coil and shape the rest of the vase. Finally, I managed to successfully create the ceramic piece, incorporating the learnt skills of incising and coiling.
Mainane: A Storyteller's Journey - Module
MAU, Botswana 2025
Driving Question:
How might we combine storytelling traditions and scientific research to encapsulate the interactions between human and wildlife systems in Botswana?
Summative:
A mixture of science and storytelling, looking at human-animal relation using oral storytelling tradition and scientific data to form a presentation
Tshiamo M: VS - Mainane Summative Montage.MP4
Link to Showcase Video
Mosepele ya rona - Our Journey:
My summative's initial brief was rather ambiguous, allowing for the exploration of the intersections through storytelling and science. Early on in the brainstorming process, I decided I wanted to focus more on attempting to visualise the suffering around the loss of a mother or matriarch. The experiences I heard while visiting Elephant Havens, an orphanage in Botswana dedicated to rescuing abandoned orphaned elephants, were as a major source of inspiration for my work. The majority of the videos included in the montage or compilation are clips that I took with my own devices, such as my phone or digital camera, in an attempt to capture Botswana through my two months there and to create a nearly realistic concept for the story or poem's subject matter. It highlights the potential origins of elephant corridors in northern Botswana and the psychological impacts of poaching and elephant killings within a herd and the question lingering being, "What happens next?" " Where and how do we even begin to fathom the loss of a member after an invasion of one's habitat?
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Process Portfolio
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