Art for Animal Empathy

INSTRUCTOR INFO

Kimberly Mukobi

kmukobi@pdx.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Digital art can help us reach wider, more inclusive audiences to tell stories, capture emotions, and grapple with the issues of our time. This fully online Capstone examines how humans live with, utilize, and treat nonhuman animals in their everyday lives. Students will reflect on their identities and skills in a collaborative setting to research and create a digital art project that our community partner can use to increase empathy for nonhumans and advance its wildlife conservation work. Through discussions, videos, readings, and a final project, students will explore the complexities of human/animal interactions through a critical lens and will be able to identify the steps they can take to increase kindness and empathy for others. They will be a voice for the voiceless, as empowered change agents making a difference in the lives of both human and nonhuman animals. Please Note: This is not an art-practice class.

CONTACT INFO

Kimberly Mukobi

kmukobi@pdx.edu