Art and Ageing, Disability and Mental Health Online Short Course

Throughout this four week course you will gain an overview of the history of art and social change, developing an understanding of current themes and debates around the responsibilities of artists and art institutions today. You will explore and research debates around ageing, disability, mental health, neurodiversity and power relations in art.

Topics Covered

• The History of Art and Social Change and the responsibility of Art and Artists
• Power relationships in art relating to disability, age and other identities
• How to discuss current debates around art mental health and neurodiversity
• The impact of art exploring social and environmental issues
• Critical research and how to conduct it