TWW
Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "TWW" or the "Corporation")
was created to
ameliorate the lives of children and adults in under-served
neighborhoods in
New
York, by strengthening the bonds of community, lessening
neighborhood tensions and increasing communication and tolerance among
members of all ethnic groups. In an effort to improve the quality of
life for the residents of these communities
Guided by a vision of a culturally diverse society with an increased
understanding of the history and expressions of cultures and
civilizations, TWW Inc curricula in the arts is intended to promote
cultural literacy and awareness, and to provide individuals with
opportunities for creative self-expression through the visual and
performing arts. Using two specific cultures, African & Native
American. Also, the influence of other cultures around the world.
Introducing hands on visual and performance arts as a tool to promote
literacy. Accomplishing to having each student become artistically
literate, while becoming literate across the discipline. Allowing full
expression of ideas, while at the same time, developing their
self-expression in the arts and accomplishing their literacy skills as a
whole. By using this technique and formula across the spectrum, the
students’ development is better rounded. Also, to provide equal
opportunities for all students to discover the enriching power, the
intellectual excitement and the joy of competence in the arts. Artistic
skills and knowledge will be unlocked through a developmentally-based
program of instruction that:
1. Offers both arts-focused and arts-integrated
educational experiences.
2. Promotes meaningful exploration and expression for
all students.
3. Multicultural Perspectives
4. Different perspective in other areas of education,
such as
Science, Math and History.
TWW
believes that creative expression, in all its forms, expands avenues of
communication and social interaction within the community. Further, it
is a means of expanding the self-awareness of the participants,
developing their natural ability to express themselves creatively and
reinforcing the importance of support and acceptance of the work of
others in order to accomplish common goals
The objective of
TWW
Inc. Arts Curricula is to provide equal opportunities for all students
to discover the enriching power, the intellectual excitement and the joy
of competence in the arts. Artistic skills and knowledge will be
unlocked through a developmentally-based program of instruction that:
