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PLACEMENT REFLECTIVE JOURNAL_ WEEK 5 & 6 AT ARTS ETOBICOKE
Throughout my placement, I’ve had the opportunity to immerse myself in various aspects of event planning and organization, community engagement, communication, and data management. Weeks 5 and 6 witnessed more growth in my journey. During this stage, my role in event planning and organization became increasingly integral. I crafted checklists for artwork drop-off, the opening…
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PLACEMENT REFLECTIVE JOURNAL_ WEEK 1 & 2 AT ARTS ETOBICOKE
In arts education and community engagement, practical experiences play a pivotal role in shaping my understanding and skills. This essay reflects upon my recent work placement experience and how the tasks assigned complimented my curriculum in arts education and community engagement. In addition, I will discuss the lessons learned during this placement and offer suggestions…
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PLACEMENT REFLECTIVE JOURNAL_ WEEK 3 & 4 AT ARTS ETOBICOKE
As time passed, I had the opportunity to get to know more aspects of project management, particularly focusing on community engagement through mural projects. In this reflection, I will discuss my experiences and the valuable lessons learned during the third and fourth weeks of my placement at Arts Etobicoke. In the third and fourth weeks…
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FROM VISION TO IMPACT: SUSTAINABLE THINKING AND EXPRESSION ON PUBLIC SPACE (STEPS)
Alek Phanphantruc.10am@gmail.comArts Education and Community EngagementCentennial CollegeThis research explores the evolution and impact of the Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Space (STEPS) organization, tracing its journey from a brief project in 2011 to achieving charitable status in 2016. The focus lies in understanding how STEPS, through collaborative efforts among artists, urban planners, and organizers,…
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ART DEVELOPMENT DOSSIER (P.1) – EARLY CHILDHOOD
By Alek Phan Early Childhood: Infancy to Five
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INTERVIEW WITH DESARÉE ROSSKOPF – PUBLIC PROGRAMS COORDINATOR AT KITCHENER-WATERLOO ART GALLERY
Alek Phan Desarée Rosskopf Public Programs Coordinator at Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery SUMMARY I interviewed Desarée Rosskop, the Public Programs Coordinator programmer at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. Not only a lover of teaching the arts, Desarée also has a Master of Arts in History from Western University, specializing in Military History and Collective Memory, and a…
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APPLIED ETHICS TOOLKIT
By Alek Phan Trúc Top Value: Freedom and Creativity The two core values guiding my life are freedom and creativity. For me, freedom transcends physical constraints; it’s an internal state of boundless exploration. Even when I went through lockdown during Covid in a small room, my mind is free to wander, my body free from…
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“TELLING OUR STORIES, GROWING OUR ECONOMY”
A research on The Ontario Culture Strategy by Alek Phan
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN ADULT?
I was first exposed to the concept of racism and assimilation when I travelled to a foreign state in North America. And I took more interest in reading literature written by Native-American community. One of my favourite pieces is “Why I Am a Pagan” by Zitkala-Sa, which depicts vividly how the voice of the white-American…
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A DAY IN WARDEN WOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
I was working at Warden Wood Community Center as a part of my practicum subject. The day unfolded with unexpected events, adding an element of spontaneity and joy. Seniors were already present during our setup, an unplanned open-mic session unexpectedly became a favorite activity, and shift calendar became chaotic towards the event’s end brought a…
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