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Inclusive intercultural activity 8 | Pictosonidos
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MAIN TOPIC: Creating spaces of trust through words and sound

OBJECTIVES:
Design of launching and confidence building activities through the use of words and their
sounds, especially for people with special needs.
Foster creativity, critical thinking, and sound design skills through a project-based activity
using Pictosonidos.

SUGGESTED GROUP SIZE: 10/20 students. The idea is to make groups of 4/5 students.

RESOURCES / MATERIAL: Computer / internet access

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF THE ACTIVITY USING THIS TOOL
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
Begin with a discussion about the power of sound and its role in shaping our perception of

the world.
Introduce Pictosonidos and its potential for sound design and storytelling.
Briefly introduce the concept of soundscapes, which are environments created through a

combination of sounds.

2. Project Brainstorming (20 minutes):
Divide the students into groups of 2-3.
Challenge each group to redesign a familiar environment (e.g., classroom, school cafeteria,

park) into a unique soundscape using Pictosonidos.
Encourage them to consider the purpose and mood they want to evoke with their
soundscape (e.g., calm and relaxing, energetic and stimulating, mysterious and suspenseful).

3. Sound Exploration and Selection (30 minutes):
Provide students with dedicated time to explore the diverse sound library of Pictosonidos.
Guide them to experiment with different sound combinations and layering techniques to
achieve their desired soundscape effect.

If desired, introduce additional online sound resources that students can incorporate into
their projects with proper attribution.

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