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 engage with the pressing issues of our time. This fully online Capstone examines how humans live with, utilize, and treat nonhuman animals in everyday life. Students will reflect on their identities and strengths in a collaborative setting to research and create a digital art project that our community partner can use to increase empathy for nonhuman animals and support its mission. Through discussions, videos, readings, and a final project, students will explore the complexities of human-animal interactions through a critical lens and identify meaningful steps they can take to promote kindness and empathy. 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. Digital art skills are helpful but not required.

CONTACT INFO

Kimberly Mukobi

kmukobi@pdx.edu