FOOD LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY OF A COOKING AND ART- FOCUSED PROGRAM FOR TEENS LIVING IN A FOOD DESERT

摘要: FOOD LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY OF COOKING AND ART FOCUSED PROGRAM FOR TEENS LIVING IN DESERT By Jessica Norris, BFA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree Master Art Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. University, 2014. Major Director: Dr. Melanie Buffington, Associate Professor, This study constructs themes and propositions about experiences youth participants fall 2013 Food Landscapes program Neighborhood Resource Center Richmond, Virginia. During program, participated cooking-based volunteerism with adults disabilities created short videos their experiences. In this study, I analyzed preand post-program participant interviews, twice-weekly observations, facilitator reflections to understand how affected youths’ conception community engagement communication strategies. case offers insight into experience after-school programming design. Based on my findings, develop rely upon a sense togetherness out-of-school programs. Togetherness as bridge commitment strengthens participation. Individually, need form personal connections and/or empathy content areas order derive meaning, critically reflect, problem solve. Furthermore, articulated perceptions by developing, organizing, voicing ideas cooking/food,