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Plugged In: How do artists reveal the critical role social media plays in our lives?

October 7, 2024 by pbn8004

Taught by: Kenzie Cuvelier & Emily Nodell

student artwork, person looks at sign that says "wall of shame"

In this class, students delved into the multifaceted role of social media in today’s society. As a powerful force shaping our social, cultural, political, and economic lives, social media serves as a platform for communication, news, community engagement, marketing, entertainment, and even activism. However, it also raises concerns about surveillance and control.

Participants explored the dual nature of social media through the lens of contemporary art, examining both its liberating potential and its harmful effects. Throughout the course, students engaged in critical discussions about how to leverage social media as an artistic tool to reflect on its impact and advocate for meaningful change.

student artwork, head springs from an iPhone
student work, girl looks at phone and is spoon fed something from the person on the screen

Filed Under: Contemporary Social Justice Art Education: Elementary, Media Literacy and Visual Culture, Visionary Studio Tagged With: community, engagement, media, politics, social media

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