A studio-led track exploring painting, sculpture, performance and mixed-media practice, placing African visual languages in dialogue with Brazilian contemporary art. Participants work alongside Brazilian artists, curators and community collectives in Brasília and São Paulo.
What you will learn
- Studio practice across painting, drawing and mixed media
- Afro-Brazilian art history, symbolism and contemporary movements
- Exhibition preparation, curation and portfolio development
- Collaborative mural and public-art projects with local collectives
- Critique sessions and artist-statement writing
Curriculum
12 weeks · 240 contact hours · 5 structured modules
- Learner-centred and activity-based teaching methods
- Inclusive education and differentiated instruction
- Assessment for learning in creative subjects
Practical assignments
- Design and teach three assessed creative-arts lessons
- Produce a personal body of work for the closing exhibition
- Submit a bilingual teaching portfolio and artist statement
Learning outcomes
- Plan and deliver inclusive, learner-centred creative-arts instruction
- Situate African visual language within contemporary Brazilian practice
- Curate and present work to an international audience
Who it is for
Practising artists, art educators, performers and creative graduates seeking international studio exposure.
Certification outcome
A finished body of work presented at the closing showcase, plus a bilingual portfolio ready for international galleries.
Verified training sources
This track is mapped to named regulatory bodies, universities, peer-reviewed research and industry training pathways.
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Applications for IOP 2026 are open to professionals across Africa and to Africans residing in Brazil.
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