Garbage Art Project - From Waste to Art Installation (K025) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who are: passionate about art, design, and creativity; interested in environmental sustainability and climate action; who enjoy hands-on projects and teamwork; curious about public art and installation art; Students who want to develop leadership and project management skills through creative work and students who want to make a visible, positive contribution to their college environment. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit, students should be able to:

• understand the environmental impact of wood, plastic, or metal waste, and the importance of sustainable art practices
• apply creative and critical thinking to transform discarded materials into meaningful artistic expressions
• collaboratively design, construct, and install a site-specific public artwork using waste materials
• enhance communication, teamwork, and planning skills through real-world artistic collaboration
• reflect on the role of contemporary art in promoting environmental awareness and social change.
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:

• Literacy
• Cultural & Civic literacy
• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Curiosity
• Initiative
• Persistence
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Social & Cultural awareness
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Duration and frequency of sessions

2 hours per week

5 weeks total from October to December 2025.

Total duration of the EPU

10 hours

Proposed day and time

Wednesday from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs

Marks earned

Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 5 marks 

Further details

Students are expected to attend at least 70% of sessions and participate actively in design, construction, and installation phases. Students are also expected to collaborate respectfully with peers and follow all safety guidelines and engage in discussions and reflection on the creative process.

The sessions are organised as follows: 

• Session 1 (2 hrs): Introduction to Sustainable Art and Material Awareness
• Session 2 (2 hrs): Design Thinking Workshop (Concepts & Sketching)
• Session 3 (2 hrs): Exploring Materials – Wood, Plastic & Metal in Art
• Sessions 4–5 (4 hrs): Collaborative Building, Installation, and Reflection

Additional benefits

• The final artwork will be exhibited in a public space on the College Campus
• Opportunity to gain project management and public art experience

Conditions 

• Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

• A minimum 6 students are required to run the unit.
• A maximum of 15 students shall be allowed to take part in the unit.
• Students will be provided with personal protective items such as gloves. All primary waste materials will be sourced through project partners or donations. 
• Participation in the final building and installation session is compulsory.

Registration/Participation fees 

No registration/participation fees are required. 

EP Coordinator

Mr Musawar Ahmad

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