Learning @ CI

  Students of Design Technology DP1 modelled various products using the Fusion 360 on MacBook. Our students have been using Tinkercad on their iPads to good effect.

Students are not very keen to design manual posters with a social message, but when given the option to design a digital poster they are very enthusiastic as they have a lot of scope to use technology. Students love to draw, click photographs from their surroundings, and add to the templates. They have options to use a variety of font styles and sizes and add special visual effects. MYP 1 and 2 students created digital posters on global issues which they are studying in their curriculum. Through this activity, they were able to enhance their thinking and communication skills for a social cause by creating posters with visual effects, animations, and GIFs.

“The pursuit of art on a regular basis may be the key to healing our minds and bodies.”- Kim Blair          Students at Choithram International are always encouraged to be responsible and caring for society. They get ample opportunities to connect academics with service-learning experiences. Looking at the increase in stress level and anxiety during the pandemic, students of MYP 2 A took initiative to identify the role of Arts in Healing. Under the able guidance of the faculties of the Art department, students explored how various art forms dance, drama, music, visual arts, etc. promote healing and wellness. The meticulous planning and systematic execution of the service project “The Healing Power of Art & Artists” were evident at the culmination event on 5th October 2021 on a virtual platform. The collaborative presentation included Service Talks on how Art therapy can improve health and well-being, a very inspiring and engaging dance drama, a motivatio...