Art, Ethics and Social Change Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course will give you a critical overview of the role of art, artists and art institutions in challenging and shaping the beliefs of our society as well as ethical considerations in art. You will learn about ethical issues in art, such as cultural appropriation, gender and the gaze, ethnicity and environmental and ecological concerns. You will contextualise these issues by learning about the history of art and social change and the ethical responsibility of artists.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect for anyone interested in or engaging with social, cultural and environmental issues in art whether in the role of artist, curator, collector or enthusiast. Individuals within arts organisations wishing to implement an ethical framework would also benefit.
Key information
Topics covered
- This course will give you a critical overview of the role of art, artists and art institutions in challenging and shaping the beliefs of our society as well as ethical considerations in art
- The history of art and social change and the responsibility of art and artists
- Power relationships in art relating to gender, race and other identities
- The impact of art exploring social, environmental and ecological issues
- Ethical issues in art, such as cultural appropriation, gender and the gaze, ethnicity and environmental and ecological concerns.
- Current themes and debates around the responsibilities of artists and art institutions
- Socially motivated art
- Ethnicity and the post-colonial
- Art, environmental and ecological concerns
- Cultural appropriation
- The canon and cultural value
- You will contextualise these issues by learning about the history of art and social change and the ethical responsibility of artists
- You will explore these themes through personal research assignments on different types of ethics in art, including power relations and environmental concerns
- Each week you will present your research and gain feedback from your tutor and peers.
Learning outcomes
- By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of how current social issues can be addressed through art and have a deeper knowledge of how to be culturally sensitive within your work or social environment.
- How to discuss current debates around topics such as gender, race, power and cultural appropriation
- Understand how to conduct critical research and how to present it
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Course Specific Materials
- A pen
- A notebook
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses.
Tutor
Sara Shamsavari
Sara Shamsavari is an inderdisciplinary artist and educator whose works explore global identity, inclusion and transformation. Several of her projects centre around challenging stereotypes and common preconceived judgements at a time of increasing division, conflict and polarisation. While each of her photographic series has a distinct focus, together, they seek to encourage our nuances as human beings.
Sara's work has exhibited internationally in galleries, museums, public and political spaces including the Southbank Centre, City Hall, Museum of Contemporary Photography (Chicago), Lowe Museum of Art (Miami)), Espace Pierre Cardin (Paris), Museo Bardini (Florence) and Nathan Cummings Foundation (New York). Her work, exhibitions and profile have been featured multiple times across media and publications including BBC1, New York Times, i-D Magazine and the Guardian.
Shamsavari is a visiting lecturer at NYU Abu Dhabi and has guest lectured and delivered workshops internationally at cultural institutions including Tate Britain, National Gallery and the Royal Institution of Great Britain as well as guest lecturing at UAL, UCA, and John Cabot (Rome).
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