School projects

the illustrated children's book
Illustrations are particulary important in children's books. An introductory lecture (based on the book "Illustreren van Kinderboeken als vak" R.Bellemans, isbn 905483112x) discusses why an illustrator's work is so essential and how illustrations come to be in a book. Children learn that illustrating involves more than mere pretty drawings. They also learn that there are many ways to bring a story to life.

drawing music and emotions
While we typically process visual information logically, we often respond to sounds emotionally. For example, if we see a photo of a crying child, we find it distressing. But if we hear that child crying, it breaks our heart. It's difficult to portray, to draw the music of what we feel. But people can, in their own way, picture their emotions. By learning to portray our emotions, we learn how to deal with them.

problem solving
To solve problems we use a great deal of visual information. Making the problem visual, helps to solve it. Think of how we write out arithmetic problems or draw maps. But we must combine sight with other factors. Problem solving is a combination of asking questions and viewing.

other projects
The Association will develop and implement projects by request. In the past, a card game was designed for the Ministry of Dutch Education Abroad, which taught children proverbs in different languages.