PEARIASA: Project Level B1

CLASS PROJECT

International Forum:

Raising social awareness through artistic expressions

Objective:
By the end of this project, you will be able to write and speak about how artistic expressions—particularly short films—can be powerful tools for raising social awareness and inspiring social change.

Project Overview:
Our University is participating in The International Forum: Raising Social Awareness through Artistic Expressions, organized by UNICEF-Education for All in collaboration with other universities worldwide. This forum will be held in New York, providing a space to explore the potential of art to inspire awareness and learn about youth perspectives on social issues. Ten students will be selected to attend the forum, with all expenses covered. To be eligible, students must write an essay analyzing how a chosen short film raises awareness about a social issue, as well as prepare a thirty-minute presentation on their analysis.

Audience:
Classmates and Teacher

Steps to Complete the Project:

Step 1: Choose a Partner

Form a group of up to three students to work on this project collaboratively.

Step 2: Explore Examples

Watch an example of how artistic expressions like short films can raise social awareness. This example will help you brainstorm and refine your ideas.

Step 3: Writing Task

Choose a social issue that you’re passionate about raising awareness for.
Select a short film or other artistic expression that addresses this issue.
Create a 20-word glossary relevant to your chosen issue to ensure your audience understands key terms.
Design a graphic organizer that visually represents the main aspects of the issue.
Write a problem-solution essay ( November 15th)that analyzes the issue and the role of your chosen film in promoting awareness. Collaborate with your group members to review and refine your essay with feedback from your teacher.

Step 4: Speaking Task

Using your essay as a foundation, create a video presentation that covers the following elements:

Introduction (2 minutes)
- Introduce your chosen issue, the short film, and the project participants.
Problem Analysis (3 minutes)
- Explain the main causes of the problem.
Impact (3 minutes)
- Describe the effects or consequences of the issue on society.
Solutions (3 minutes)
- Discuss potential solutions or ways the short film inspires action.
Conclusion (2 minutes)
- Summarize key points and your takeaways from the project.