The Music and Arts Collective!
A social and personal development experience for students where they explore their talents in multimedia, the arts and music.
Goals of The MAC program;
Purpose
To create an environment for students to work as a collaborative to develop innovative original content through the visual and musical arts and market that content via social media and how to monetize their influence.
Objective
Students will develop social and leadership skills needed to work and as a collective and to learn to express their authenticity via music, poetry, spoken word, art, dance, photography, videography and social media influence through hip-hop and arts.
Outcomes
> Work as a part of a collective.
> Work cooperatively and respect others.
> Learn about marketing and using social media.
> Learn about content creation, publishing and copyright procedures.
> Build social and networking skills.
> Explore their creativity in the areas of performing and visual arts.
Topics Covered
>Seeing The Big Picture: Goal Setting >Conflict Resolution >Discipline: Making Improvements, Self Management, Time Management Taking Initiative >Thinking Outside The Box >Problem Solving >Networking and Effective Communication >Leadership and Influence >Economic Empowerment
We need mentors!
Do you have experience and skills in the arts, social media, or content creation?! If so, would you be willing to share a little of your time and knowledge with students?!
- We want students to learn from true practitioners!
- We want our students to have opportunities to build relationships with community members!
- We want our kids to have the best chance possible to be successful in their craft!
Looking to help MAC students?
If you would like to support students in our programs you can help us get the supplies and equipment needed for our students to create their art. From canvas and paints to microphones and computers every donation always more of our students to create!
Program Leaders
Wilkie is a teacher in Aldine ISD of Houston and the Executive Director of Lighthouse Educator Development. He is piloting the program at his middle school.
Wilkie V. Law III
want to bring the music and arts collective to your campus?
We will provide you with the framework for the program and train facilitators on your campus.
- Provide space for your students explore their creativity
- Give students an opportunity to learn valuable skills
- See them grow in a collaborative environment