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Education Program – 2025
student programs
inquire
An INQUIRE session introduces students to MPavilion, architectural practice and big design ideas through supported discussion.
Students will focus on MPavilion Season 11 by Osaka-based Japanese architect Tadao Ando as a subject for open-ended questioning and supported discussion.
Teachers have the option to specify an additional focus on either the uniform commissions (textiles and fashion), the chair commissions (industrial and product design), or haiku poetry (language and literacy).
This program is recommended for students from Grade 4 to VCE.
Duration: 60 minutes
BOOK INQUIRE SESSION
create
A CREATE session introduces students to the MPavilion initiative, contemporary architecture and big design ideas through hands-on design activities.
Students will focus on MPavilion Season 11 by Osaka-based Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Discussion and inquiry are complemented by a hands-on design activity using materials and techniques derived directly from Tadao Ando’s MPavilion design.
Teachers have the option to specify an additional focus on either the uniform commissions (textiles and fashion), the chair commissions (industrial and product design), or haiku poetry (language and literacy).
This program is recommended for students from Grade 4 to VCE.
Duration: 90 minutes
BOOK CREATE SESSIONTERTIARY TALKS
A TERTIARY TALK session introduces students of higher education to MPavilion, architectural practice and key design concepts through critical analysis.
Students will focus on MPavilion Season 11 by Osaka-based Japanese architect Tadao Ando as a subject for critical analysis, questioning and supported discussion.
There is an option to specify an additional focus on either the uniform commissions (textiles and fashion), the chair commissions (industrial and product design) or haiku poetry (language and literacy).
This program is designed for students from tertiary education institutions.
Duration: 60 minutes
BOOK TERTIARY TALKeducatoR EVENTS
Architectural Prototyping and Experimental Textiles |
Friday 21st February 2025, 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
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Architectural Origami and Design Vocabulary through Haiku |
Friday 7th March 2025, 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
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MPavilion Education professional development sessions cater to educators of all levels. Sessions are developed to create authentic links between the architecture of MPavilion and its commissions, professional practice and key design concepts. Participants engage in discussion and hands-on making activities that are directly transferable to the classroom, tutorial or studio.
Enjoy our free Professional Learning events for Season 11 we would love to host educators from all backgrounds to experience MPavilion by esteemed Japanese architect Tadao Ando. This will be an opportunity to hear about the new MPavilion Education Program, connect with colleagues, get ideas for excursions and enjoy drink on us!
If you have any questions or accessibility needs please get in touch at education@mpavilion.org
resources
Each MPavilion is accompanied by a dedicated Education Kit aligned to the Victorian and Australian curriculums. Please visit the MPavilion 10 Education Kit and the MPavilions 1–9 Education Kit Library to view and download.
MPavilion Education Kit Librarygroup visitation guidelines
contact &
Feedback
We invite feedback and input from the community of students, teachers and families who engage with the MPavilion Education Program. Please submit your ideas, opinions and suggestions to education@mpavilion.org
E: education@mpavilion.org
P: (03) 9413 2770
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The Education Program is supported by ANZ
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to child safety
MPavilion is fully committed to child safety. We want all children to feel safe, and happy and be empowered as active participants in our programs. We support and respect all children as well as our staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we adhere to rigorously and at all times.
- MPavilion is committed to preventing child abuse by identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
- MPavilion has robust human resources and recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing board members, staff, contractors and volunteers.
- MPavilion is committed to regularly educating our board members, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks, and we have specific policies and procedures in place that support them to achieve these commitments.
- MPavilion is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe and accessible environment for children with a disability.
- MPavilion maintains zero tolerance for racism and any other prejudicial discrimination based on sexuality, gender, ability or identity.