Mask Making
Mask Making is a visual thinking exercise for divergent ideation: it helps participants open up more possible ideas before choosing a direction.
How to run it
- Present the proposal: each person will create a mask that represents a part of themselves or a symbolic character.
- Briefly explain the use of masks in different cultures or contexts.
- Give participants a few minutes to think or sketch a preliminary idea.
- They can draw inspiration from emotions, roles, animals, natural elements, or themes chosen by the group.
- Each person selects their materials and begins constructing their mask.
- Participants may work individually or in pairs/groups depending on the goal of the activity.
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Prompts to use +
Present the proposal: each person will create a mask that represents a part of themselves or a symbolic character.
Briefly explain the use of masks in different cultures or contexts.
Give participants a few minutes to think or sketch a preliminary idea.
They can draw inspiration from emotions, roles, animals, natural elements, or themes chosen by the group.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Mask Making. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Present the proposal: each person will create a mask that represents a part of themselves or a symbolic character.; Briefly explain the use of masks in different cultures or contexts.; Give participants a few minutes to think or sketch a preliminary idea.; They can draw inspiration from emotions, roles, animals, natural elements, or themes chosen by the group.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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