About This Workshop
About This Workshop
Skillshare teacher Temi Coker
As an artist, you play a crucial role in the public conversation — and in this workshop, you'll build your creative toolkit to spark social change. Never before in history have we seen such widespread global activism: the movement for racial justice, a global pandemic sparking critical debate about access to healthcare, a landmark US Supreme Court ruling for LGTBQ+ rights, an existential fight against the threats of climate change, and more. In so many ways, this is a moment to take a stand, and use your voice and your art to advocate for the change you want to see.
This workshop will give you vocabulary, techniques, and example prompts for using your work for social good. You'll find inspiration in the history of political protest; become more connected to the power of art for change; and learn how to use collage and type to create evocative, meaningful, attention-grabbing posters that speak to our collective moment.
You’ll need access to Photoshop for this workshop, and some basic familiarity with the program. Note that the only project is to create one final poster, but you’re encouraged to also share work-in-progress along the way!
Workshop Timeline
- Milestone 1: In Make Art to Drive Change: Mirko Ilic on Color, Type, and Icons, a Skillshare Original, designer and School of Visual Arts professor Mirko Ilic will revolutionize and reinvigorate your approach to your work. Join Mirko as he dives deep into the fundamental role of the artist in the world, exploring the artist’s responsibility to use their skills for good. Find true inspiration and get fired up to create your own transformative, socially conscious work. Complete this milestone by July 13th.
- Milestone 2: Next, in Digital Poster Design: Combining Images & Type for Powerful Visuals, a Skillshare Original with 2019 Adobe Creative Resident Temi Coker, you’ll bring your new understanding and historical context to your own poster project. Posters have power. They don’t just illustrate the world, they change it. Instead of creating a poster about someone you love (the standard project for this class), this is your chance to create a poster for change. Share your work in the Project Gallery by July 27th.
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Skillshare teacher Temi Coker
As an artist, you play a crucial role in the public conversation — and in this workshop, you'll build your creative toolkit to spark social change. Never before in history have we seen such widespread global activism: the movement for racial justice, a global pandemic sparking critical debate about access to healthcare, a landmark US Supreme Court ruling for LGTBQ+ rights, an existential fight against the threats of climate change, and more. In so many ways, this is a moment to take a stand, and use your voice and your art to advocate for the change you want to see.
This workshop will give you vocabulary, techniques, and example prompts for using your work for social good. You'll find inspiration in the history of political protest; become more connected to the power of art for change; and learn how to use collage and type to create evocative, meaningful, attention-grabbing posters that speak to our collective moment.
You’ll need access to Photoshop for this workshop, and some basic familiarity with the program. Note that the only project is to create one final poster, but you’re encouraged to also share work-in-progress along the way!
Workshop Timeline
- Milestone 1: In Make Art to Drive Change: Mirko Ilic on Color, Type, and Icons, a Skillshare Original, designer and School of Visual Arts professor Mirko Ilic will revolutionize and reinvigorate your approach to your work. Join Mirko as he dives deep into the fundamental role of the artist in the world, exploring the artist’s responsibility to use their skills for good. Find true inspiration and get fired up to create your own transformative, socially conscious work. Complete this milestone by July 13th.
- Milestone 2: Next, in Digital Poster Design: Combining Images & Type for Powerful Visuals, a Skillshare Original with 2019 Adobe Creative Resident Temi Coker, you’ll bring your new understanding and historical context to your own poster project. Posters have power. They don’t just illustrate the world, they change it. Instead of creating a poster about someone you love (the standard project for this class), this is your chance to create a poster for change. Share your work in the Project Gallery by July 27th.
