103 - Intro to Uta Hagen's Six Steps Artwork

Embrace the Mess

Teaching Artists Gavin Bernard and Paras Chaudhari navigate challenging circumstances and search for solutions alongside resilient and creative Atlanta Public High School students.The real, uncensored conversations exist to be an inspiration for other youth-serving educators to share stories of their own work.

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103 - Intro to Uta Hagen's Six Steps

April 26, 2020 • Paras Chaudhari & Gavin Bernard • Season 1 • Episode 103

In episode three, Gavin and Paras work with the students to create a character with a financial problem. Students learn processes to create successful art, including Uta Hagen's 6 steps to building a character. The stakes get raised as the students use the tools to take the creative process into their own hands and take ownership of their roles.

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Sound Design & Score:
Brent Busby