Course Overview

This course covers how climate change impacts people and cultures around the world. It includes activities that use art and creativity to inspire ways to protect our planet.

Key Themes:

  • Cultural Impact of Climate Change: Explore how the climate crisis affects cultural practices, heritage, and identity.
  • Intersectionality and Justice: Examine the connections between climate issues and social, economic, and environmental justice, emphasising the diverse experiences of marginalised communities.
  • Representation in Popular Culture: Analyse how climate issues are portrayed in media and art, and discuss the implications of these representations for public perception and awareness.
  • Greenwashing and Artwashing: Investigate the ways in which polluting industries co-opt cultural narratives and creative practices to promote a misleading image of environmental responsibility.
  • Cultural Campaigning: Discuss the importance of cultural activism in driving climate justice, including effective methods, challenges faced, and successful case studies in creative advocacy.
  • Role of Creative Practice in Climate Action: Explore how artists and creatives can contribute to climate activism and social change, leveraging their work to inspire action and raise awareness.

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