This unit will introduce students to a variety of art making and creative processes that may be integrated into Social Action. Students will engage in both critical analysis of the theory and practice of art and social action as well as practical experience and engagement of art making and creative process informed by a Christian worldview. Students will explore a number of different ways that art has been used to initiate and contribute to social change. This unit will engage the student in a variety of social, ethical, justice and cultural issues. The engagement and exploration into art making and creative process will include a variety of mediums and will develop student’s abilities to critically evaluate how social change may be initiated through engaging art.
Topics:
+ Reasons for Social Change – Racism, sexism, classism, religious discrimination and poverty
+ Frameworks of social change – Campaigns, Revolutions and Reform
+ Assessing and evaluating Social and Cultural Issues
+ A Christian World View and Social Change
+ The use of art in social change
+ Pamphlets, music, street theatre, street art
+ Creating street art
+ Ethics and Street Art
+ Engaging others in the creative process
+ Exhibition