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EDU Africa: Artistic Collaboration in Kenya (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Limuru, Kenya
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Sponsor: EDU Africa 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Acting/Performance Art, Art, Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Fashion, Fashion Design, Film, Film & Media Study, Film & Video Editing, Fine Art, Studio Art, Studio Arts, Theater/Drama, Theatre, Writing
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2
Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
ARTISTIC COLLABORATION IN KENYA - STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM

Program Overview
This program begins with one week of virtual programming before four weeks in-country.  DANCEThe in-country programming is based at Brackenhurst, an eco-campus in Limuru Kenya, with a weekend wildlife safari excursion into the Maasai Mara region. This artistic collaboration course focuses on African music, art, and performance and their role in creating awareness and social transformation in local communities. 

Students will collaborate with local performers in the areas of art, music, and theater performance and focus on creating a presentation around a current social issue in Kenyan communities. Participants will meet with the local performers during their virtual programming week. On arriving in Kenya, they will then visit these local performers and experience firsthand the work they do in their communities. Through interactive lectures by Kenyan activists in the arts and running community service learning workshops, students will develop an appreciation for Kenyan art and the potential it has for community transformation. The program will culminate in a performance by the students and local artists as they share their
message through art to a community audience.

Pre-requisites
  • A background in the visual or performing arts. Participants need to be culturally aware and open-minded to thrive in this program. All lectures and tutorials are conducted in English; hence a good command of the English language is essential.
  • We require all participants to be in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 and higher).
  • Students must, at the time of application and program participation, be enrolled in a degree program at a tertiary institution. 
  • Participants need to be culturally-aware and open-minded to thrive in this program.
  • All lectures and tutorials are conducted in English; hence a good command of the English language is essential.

Location
Brackenhurst is approximately 40 kilometers north of Nairobi and is set in a safe and peaceful environment among the rolling hills of Limuru, an area famous for its tea fields. Students may engage in on-site recreational walking, jogging, or birdwatching along the forest trails. Brackenhurst is equipped with learning areas that are prepared to meet specific educational requirements, with custom settings and materials to meet program needs. 

The Maasai Mara, part of the expansive Maasai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, has 15 conservancies. These conservancies cover over 300 000 acres and provide connected critical wildlife habitats that complement national parks and the reserve; they also secure major wildlife migratory corridors. Their vast open plains, Acacia-Commiphora woodland, rocky outcrops, and varied riverine vegetation provide habitat for around 400 bird species, over 60 mammal species, and host some of the highest wildlife densities in Africa. 
 
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Program Length
This program consists of virtual and in-country components:
Virtual: 7 days
In-Country: 28 days  

Learning Outcomespuppet
  • Compare and contrast the culture of music and art in Kenya with that of their home country
  • Develop intercultural communication skills to help them collaborate with local peers and professionals 
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the key issues faced by Kenyan communities, and focus on one issue to address  in the final performance 
  • Expand their ability to effectively collaborate with the artistic skills and unique perspectives of a wider team
  • Refine their ability to apply intercultural competence and interpersonal communication skills to accomplish a determined goal
  • Understand their strengths and weaknesses, values and beliefs, and how to best use this new self-awareness in the service    of the community 

Key Study Topics
  • Intercultural competence 
  • Key issues impacting local communities
  • Artistic collaboration 
  • Art as a vehicle for community education 

Academic Credit
We do not currently offer independent credit for this program. However, students are encouraged to contact us so that we supply the required documentation if their participating professors can assist in applying for credit through their home institution. We provide a certificate of completion and a grade report on the successful completion of the program, but we do not provide an official credit-bearing transcript.

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Eligibility Requirements
  • Walking long distances (i.e., 5 km) over rough terrain and muddy terrain during community visits and excursions
  • Exposure to sun and wind
  • Living in a setting without a consistent internet connection for the duration of the program
  • Managing dietary needs with limited available options in some locations
  • An ability to work in teams
Cost
USD $5 290

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