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Youth In Action - Environmental Activism Through Engaged Art

Offered By: UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI via YouTube

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Environmental Activism Courses Climate Change Courses Social Justice Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore environmental activism through engaged art in this 52-minute conversation featuring Xavier Cortada, an artist and Professor of Practice at the University of Miami. Discover how Cortada uses socially engaged art and science to generate awareness and action on global climate change and social justice issues. Learn about his various projects, including the reclamation project, native flag project, and mangrove project. Gain insights into becoming an eco-artist, the impact of art on viewers, and how COVID-19 has affected artistic work. Engage with EarthEcho International's Youth Leaders, Apurva Iyengar and Amelia Fortgang, as they lead this discussion on environmental activism and art's role in mobilizing change-makers worldwide.

Syllabus

Introduction
Socially Engaged Art
reclamation project
native flag project
mangrove project
art project
Adam Roberts
How to get involved
When people see your art
Journey to becoming an eco artist
Questions
Has COVID changed your work
Final Questions


Taught by

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

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