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.
As a guide, the total commitment for this course is approximately 5 hours. This includes core materials and creative tasks.
Your personal learning time may vary depending on your pace, engagement, and how deeply you explore the materials.
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.
Get a taste of what to expect on Climate Crisis and Culture Online Short Course with complementary guest access. Here you'll find snippets of course content within our Virtual Learning environment (VLE) so you can see if this online short course is right for you.
Key information
Topics covered
- Cultural impact of climate change
- Intersectional analysis
- Cultural representations of climate change
- Greenwashing and artwashing
- Engaging in cultural campaigning
Learning outcomes
- Identify successful examples of creative activism
- Explain the concept of intersectionality in the context of climate crisis
- Identify and assess how cultural stories and creative practices are used by other agendas
- Articulate the ways in which climate change impacts cultural practices, heritage and identity
- Analyse how media portrayals of climate issues shape public understanding
- Develop insights into how creative practices can be harnessed for climate advocacy and social change
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
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
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses .
Tutor
Sara Ayech
Sara Ayech is an experienced campaigner and activist, focused on climate and social justice. She is currently interim CEO of the Secure Energy Project, designing strategic communications to hasten a renewable energy transition. As the Deputy Head of Climate & Energy at Greenpeace International, she co-led a team driving global campaigns for a sustainable future. Her work addresses critical issues like air pollution, extreme weather, palm oil, and deforestation, and utilises cultural and creative practice to effect change in the world. With a background in grassroots activism, she holds a master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Enterprise from Central Saint Martins and a bachelor’s degree in Arts & Social Sciences from the University of Manchester.
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