Short course
Climate Crisis and Culture Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course explores the cultural dimensions of climate change, including its impact on heritage, identity, and justice.
It examines how climate issues intersect with social and environmental inequalities, how they are represented in media and art, and how industries may distort these narratives through greenwashing.
The course also highlights the vital role of cultural activism and creative practices in advancing climate awareness and inspiring action.
Total recorded hours: 5
Estimated self-study to complete course: 5 weeks
Who this course is for
This course is for students interested in designing for possible futures. It values creativity, encourages imagination, and fosters these through the cultivation of creative thinking and practices.
Key information
Topics covered
- Cultural impact of climate change
- Intersectional analysis
- Cultural representations of climate change
- Greenwashing and artwashing
- Engaging in cultural campaigning
Outcomes
- Understand cultural loss and how climate change impacts cultural practices, heritage, and identity
- Recognise how different social identities intersect with environmental issues and the importance of inclusive advocacy
- Critically assess cultural representations and depictions of climate issues in media and art
- How to identify the tactics of greenwashing and artwashing
- Explore successful cultural campaigns for climate action and the strategies used in creative activism
- Develop insights into how creative practices can serve as tools for advocacy and social change, fostering a sense of agency to contribute to climate justice
- Personal reflection and feedback, encouraging students to evaluate their learning experiences and consider next steps for continuing their artistic practices related to climate action
Materials
- Access to an archive or library is strongly recommended as part of this course for finding information, research materials, and case studies to support your learning
- Notebook or journal (optional) for reflective journaling and brainstorming creative ideas for climate-related projects
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