Creative Expression for Climate Justice

Through partnerships with organizations in Dorchester, class participants will collaborate with members of the community to envision strategies for dealing with extreme hot and cold climate events, air quality issues, and the benefits of green space access and nature-based solutions. Exploring a range of creative tools including creative writing, documentary film, interactive media, and performance, the course will provide students the opportunity to use expression for engagement, education, activism and social change. The course is part of the Engagement Lab's Social Impact Initiative "Transforming Narratives for Environmental Justice." There are no prerequisites, although we encourage students to take, or have taken, SI200 if possible.

Erin Trahan

Affiliated Faculty, Visual & Media Arts

Paul Turano

Associate Professor, Visual & Media Arts

Fall 2023 - Creative Expression for Climate Justice

Wind turbines against a gray sky beside power lines