Big Idea: "People express identity, ideas, and culture through art, craft, tradition and creativity, and understanding these expressions helps us appreciate meaning, heritage and human connection."

Transdisciplinary Theme: HOW WE EXPRESS OURSELVES – Personal and Cultural Expression

Age Group: MYP 3 (12–14 years)
Duration: Full-Day Cultural and Creative Learning Experience
Venue: Janapada Loka • Clay Art Unit • Channapatna Toy Craft Unit • Valley Vibes Resort
Learning Style: Experiential • Creative • Reflective • Inquiry-driven

Includes – Pre Tour, On Tour and Post Tour Activities


Program Overview

This experiential journey allows students to explore how culture, creativity and identity are expressed through folk traditions, clay art and the world-famous Channapatna toys. Students engage in creative observation, artisan interaction, reflective inquiry and cultural appreciation. Through these meaningful encounters, learners understand how artistic expression tells stories, preserves heritage, communicates identity and strengthens community values.


ATL Skills

Students develop Creative Thinking, Communication and Reflection skills through active exploration, dialogue with artisans, symbolic interpretation, creative engagement and thoughtful documentation.


Learning Objectives

Students will:
• Explore how people express identity and culture through creative forms
• Understand artistic processes behind folk art, clay craft and toy making
• Appreciate cultural heritage, craftsmanship and creative storytelling
• Reflect meaningfully on how creativity expresses emotion, values and identity


Expected Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:
• Interpret cultural meaning in artifacts and creative forms
• Appreciate the value of traditional craftsmanship
• Communicate creative understanding thoughtfully
• Reflect on cultural identity, heritage expression and creativity

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