In 2019, the University of Applied Arts Vienna established a public course stressing the global climate crisis from an artistic-critical perspective. The class takes place every Friday and is thus called ,,FRIDAYS FORUM". Friday's Forum offers an opportunity for pupils and/or school classes to participate in the weekly demonstrations ,,Fridays for Future" without violating compulsory schooling.
Objectives:
* artistic/cultural contribution to environmental issues and climate protection
* establishment of an infrastructure that support pupils in their efforts to be part of the ,,Fridays for Future"-movement
* contribution to the Agenda 2030 (SDG 4: Education for all, leave no one behind)
* artistic practice as a form of knowledge: artistic methods to enable and support the development and implementation of pupils own sustainability projects
* development of a long-term format of free access to education for sustainable development (open to all pupils)
* awareness raising for sustainability as an aspect of pupil's everyday lives
* empowerment: proactive shaping of pupil's own future
Approx. EUR 2,000/ USD 2,200 / term