Stellenbosch University: Fine Arts screen-printing workshop (2017)

Stellenbosch University: Fine Arts screen-printing workshop (2017)

Student work in response to the story of Charlotte Maxele

The study topic was chosen to identify the ways in which students understand and define race, gender, identity and citizenship in South Africa by conducting an analysis of how visual arts can be utilised to reflect on these constructs in the South African higher education context. The research aimed to investigate the story of Charlotte Maxeke and to identify to what extent the process of art making contributed to reflective learning.

The research design method was a case study, as an interpretive approach to research. Inductive content analysis was conducted to analyse the data. Data were collected in a silkscreen printmaking studio, on the Stellenbosch University campus, among 22 second-year Fine Arts students who participated in the workshop. Data were also captured through recorded classroom discussions and written artist statements.
Creator

Second-year students from Stellenbosch University (under the supervision of Stephane Conradie, Kae Cele and Jessica Staple)