S2 Ep 16: Creative Justice with Rachael Jacobs and Michael Finneran

<p>During this episode of <em>Why Change?</em> co-hosts Rachael and Jeff chat with their colleague Dr. Michael Finneran about the topic of ‘creative justice.’ Rachael and Michael have been exploring this concept, and its applications around the world, for the last few years - the discussion explores the histories, theories, applications, and healthy tensions within the big idea.</p> <p>In this episode you’ll learn:</p> <ol> <li>About the concept of ‘creative justice’ and the role of arts education within its framework;</li> <li>How expanding the discourse on change-oriented arts education can interrogate the grand narratives which influence our work; and</li> <li>In what ways critical reflection can impact creativity, justice, and activism through the arts.</li> </ol> <p>Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/PoroaBfJzhU"><u>“Can Assessment Bring About Creative Justice?” session</u></a> from the World Alliance for Arts Education Virtual World Summit 2021</li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347832259_Dancing_toward_the_light_in_the_dark_COVID-19_changes_and_reflections_on_normal_from_Australia_Ireland_and_Mexico"><u><em>Dancing toward the light in the dark: COVID-19 changes and reflections on normal from Australia, Ireland and Mexico</em></u></a> article underpinning the research</li> <li><a href="https://creative-generation.org/blog-1/civil-disco-bedience-its-time-to-dance-for-your-life"><u>Civil Disco-Bedience: It’s Time To Dance For Your Life</u></a> blog by Rachael Jacobs</li> <li><a href="https://creative-generation.org/blog-1/keep-making-art-that-counts"><u>Keep Making Art That Counts</u></a> blog from Michael Finneran</li> <li><a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ces/idieri2022/"><u>The 10th International Drama in Education Research Institute</u></a></li> </ul> <p>ABOUT DR. MICHAEL FINNERAN:</p> <p>Dr Michael Finneran is the founding Head of the Department of Drama and Theatre Studies at the Univers