The world around us is changing rapidly. Some changes are for the better, while others ignite controversy and demand civic action and engagement. Certain developments spark spontaneous protests, while others require a long-term approach. During our workshop, co-organized by SWPS University’s Department of Graphic in Wrocław, we will discuss different forms of civic and social engagement and what to do to bring attention to the problems of the contemporary world, not just by protests and happenings, but also through a long-term strategy of sustainable development. The workshop will take place at Oerlinghausen, Germany, from 12th to 18th of July, 2021.
Application deadline: July 4, 2021.
With the pandemic slowing down, we hope to be able to run our summer workshop in a physical location and to meet with the participants face to face, learn together, learn from each other, and about each other. Taking into consideration the current situation, we have developed safety rules aligned with the guidelines provided by health authorities. If circumstances change and we are not able to hold the workshop on the currently scheduled dates, we will reschedule. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding in this matter and cordially invite you to participate in the workshop.
Over the past several decades, humanity has been facing many serious challenges on many levels, including: individual (work-life balance), social (deeply divided society, populism, growing tensions between democracy and capitalism) and global (international conflicts, climate change). It is hard to remain indifferent in the face of these huge changes. Activism takes many forms, as does protest. After all, ‘street activism’ is just one of the many ways of manifesting civic disobedience = civic engagement.
Let’s meet to discuss and design protests in the spirit of repair culture. During the workshop, we will talk about different forms of civic and social engagement and what to do to bring attention to the problems of the contemporary world, not just by protests and happenings, but also through a long-term strategy of sustainable development.
The workshop will be focused on ideas, concept and prototype development centered around social implementation.
The workshop is a part of a five-year series “Change by Design” organized by the Institute of Migration and Resettlement, Polish-German Youth Cooperation, and the Department of Graphic Design of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, in Oerlinghausen (Germany). The main focus is to work on topics related to the conditions of the contemporary world, the so-called VUCA (Variability, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity).
What will you gain:
- A broader perspective on society and social processes, enhanced by a thoughtful and empathic approach
- Ability to solve complex social problems with the use of the latest methods and design tools
- Ability to work in cross-functional intercultural teams
- An advanced concept/prototype of activities necessary to organize a protest
We strongly encourage participants to prepare for the workshop by:
We invite young adults living in Poland and Germany under 27 years of age, in particular students interested in society, intercultural communication, social design and a sustainable future.
The workshop improves intercultural and linguistic competence and will be conducted in the following language combinations: English, German and Polish.
Application deadline: July 4, 2021Apply now »