Resilient Cities Through Placemaking

 

Course Description:

 

As the world undergoes a period of dramatic flux due to the COVID-19 virus our focus becomes increasingly centred on local news and events, and our connection to global cultures and practices becomes limited. Placemaking Through Art highlights examples of art being used to challenge issues of social justice globally and connects them to local issues and communities. In taking this program you will gain a deeper understanding of global social concerns and how the artistic methods used to solve them can be applied locally.

Using techniques like Photovoice, Soundscaping and more, you will learn to critically engage with your community through collaborative art practice and take part in a self-reflective process of learning and placemaking. Working with mentors and peers you will have the opportunity to identify the issues in your community and develop an artistic project that has value both aesthetically and socially. This will culminate in the creation of a collaborative magazine featuring your input as to how social artistry can impact both your life and your community.