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Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy and Arts
Coordinator: Patrick Brillant
The Foundation Studies year explores questions of human development, cultural
history, philosophy and spiritual science. Classes are small and experience-based;
practice in a variety of arts is a daily activity. Individual questions,
consideration of Rudolf Steiner's central ideas on the nature of the human being,
and developing observation skills inform the learning process.
Humanity, the 4 Kingdoms and Self
A study of the basic constitution of the human being and the relationship of the
human being to nature and spirit. Themes include: the threefold activity of
thinking, feeling and acting; the nature of human "I" and its connection with the
various members of the human constitution; the mineral, plant and animal kingdoms;
destiny and freedom.
Outer and Inner Observation: A Path of Discovery
An introduction to the path of inner development as outlined by Rudolf Steiner,
including a practical look at many basic exercises. The relationship between self
and world in individual development. Observation exercises to enhance perception and
reverence as the foundation for true knowledge.
Human Development
Fundamentals of human physiological and psychological development and their
interconnections. The influence of developmental stages on the learning process
during the first 21 years. The role of temperament; family and relationships; phases
of adult development.
Eurythmy
Eurythmy is an art of movement which was started by Dr. Rudolf Steiner in 1912. It
is called the Art of visible speech and visible music. Eurythmy can be appreciated
as a performing art, it is used in education and also as a therapy i.e. "curative
Eurythmy".
Painting
An introduction to the moods and gestures of primary, secondary and tertiary colors
and color dynamics. A study and application of individual colors and their
interrelationships based on Goethe's color theory, Steiner's research and our own
experience. Red has a story to narrate, Yellow wants to say a few words too! Blue,
if awakened can't stop talking. The language is different: a world of feeling.
Drawing
Our children are born artists; to teach these budding artists, we need to hone our
artistic skills. We want to reproduce what we see and what we imagine rather than to
reproduce on paper what others have told us to do: no more outline, just color and
filling the space with colors.
Music
Sing and the child is enthralled, shout and the child freezes. Let's sing but let's
sing properly: respecting pitch and rhythm.
An exploration of the spiritual dimensions of tonal experience, the sense of
hearing, and the singing voice. This continues on into a more intensive training,
laying the foundation of basic music skills.
Clay Modeling
This workshop in clay modeling is intended to deepen and extend the student's
faculty for experiencing and creating forms. Working with form as an expression of
spiritual qualities can awaken a sensitivity for the quality and effects of forms in
the child's environment .
Handwork
Nimble hands, nimble mind. The thread is woven up and down, in and out; it does a
flip, turns and voila you have a loop, even a knot! It looks so difficult and yet it
is so easy! What the hands do is what the brain needs in order to establish proper
connections with the nervous system. Through the work, their hands, human beings have
progressed and prospered. Inspired by this, we will use our hands to transform the
gifts of the earth into objects that are useful and beautiful. We will experience
basic spinning and knitting in our creative work.
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