Date of Award
Spring 5-11-2020
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Melanie Davenport
Second Advisor
Kevin Hsieh
Third Advisor
Timothy Flowers
Abstract
In this thesis project, I examine the importance of artmaking is researched, as explored personally and applied in the classroom in order to further understand implications of art-making and its’ effect on emotional well-being. This thesis references studies and articles supporting art-making as a method of alleviating negative emotions, as a practice in mindfulness, and as a form of knowing. Art-making holds potential for creativity and self-expression. The benefits of art-making as a means to reconcile various emotional challenges or traumatic life events is both documented through research and experienced personally. In applying these concepts, I learned how I could provide opportunity for my students experiencing their own life challenges to explore a similar means of expression through visual art and the practice of making.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/17499152
Recommended Citation
Delong, Shauna, "Art-Making as Self-Care in Studio Practice and in the Art Classroom." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2020.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/17499152
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