Yuanyuan Li

10.31 LivePBL in Art and Music Pedagogy: Engaging Chinese Communities through Hybrid Visual and Vocal Performance (Workshop)

Yuanyuan Li – Capital Normal University, Beijing, China

Haitao Yu – YUQiuli Studio, Lanzhou City, China

Abstract:

This interactive workshop requests 90-minute, showcasing LivePBL (Live Project-Based Learning) approach within art and music education, engaging Chinese communities through culturally immersive storytelling and interactive activities. LivePBL (www.livepbl.com) is a hands-on educational methodology that fosters adaptability, creativity, and collaboration by connecting learners with real-world projects in community-centred, experiential settings. This workshop, featuring musical and artistic contributions from Capital Normal University and top Chinese artists from Gansu Province, China, provides a hybrid experience that integrates art and vocal performance with community engagement. Participants will witness a pair-singing musical performance by students from the university’s music college, demonstrating emotional adaptability and expressive communication. Additionally, a visual art segment led by renowned artists will tell the story of Chinese painting restoration, highlighting cultural heritage preservation. Following this, participants will engage in hands-on painting exercises using traditional Chinese painting templates to deepen their appreciation and understanding of this art form.

The workshop’s objectives are to (1) explore the LivePBL methodology, showing how it supports interdisciplinary, community-centred art and music education; (2) engage participants in hybrid performance exercises that combine visual art and vocal skills, fostering adaptability, storytelling, and cultural appreciation; and (3) promote community engagement and non-formal educational practices in art and music. The structure includes: • Part 1: Introduction and hybrid performance on cultural communication, featuring a pair-singing musical performance. • Part 2: Interactive painting activities that allow participants to experience traditional Chinese painting techniques. • Part 3: Group reflection and a collaborative final musical performance. Aligning with InSEA’s mission to foster innovative, culturally aware education, this workshop offers practical insights into adaptive communication, cultural empathy, and non-formal pedagogy. Participants gain skills to inspire community-centred projects, using art and music to connect diverse social groups through shared cultural experiences.