Playing A/Part
University of Kent
A tool kit for adolescent autistic girls to explore their identities, experiences and creativity. Based on a research project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council with the universities of Kent and Surrey and a wide range of participants and schools.
Intro for Girls
Meet the team and find out more about Playing A Part and our creative tools
Intro for Parents
Meet the team and find out more about the research, our creative methods and how you can help.
CREATIVITY - Week 1
What we need to be creative and how to create it!
MASKS - Week 2
Mask-making and the roles we play
PUPPETS - Week 3
How to make and work a puppet using socks & songs
STORY - Week 4
Building a character, a narrative and a journey
DESIGN - Week 5
Designing scenes from your dream to create a dream-box.
ACTION ART - Week 6
Making a statement and making a difference through art
CREATIVITY - Week 1 (no/low music)
What we need to be creative and how to create it!
MASKS - Week 2 (no/low music)
Mask-making and the roles we play
PUPPETS - Week 3 (no/low music)
How to make and work a puppet using socks & songs
STORY - Week 4 (no/low music)
Building a character, a narrative and a journey
DESIGN - Week 5 (no/low music)
Designing scenes from your dream to create a dream-box.
ACTION ART - Week 6 (no/low music)
Making a statement and making a difference through art