Graffiti and other forms of media or art are tools through which we can communicate with one another about our emotions, experiences, and collective or unique histories. As you take this course consider the vast array of mediums that are considered media and art. (Photo: USIP)
Media and Arts for Peace Course
Media and the Arts for Peace is an online, self-paced course that explores the impact of mainstream media, digital/social media, and the arts – live art, street art, music, dance, film, theater, etc. – on peace. Participants learn how these various media have been engaged to enrich public discourse, highlight civic responsibility and social justice, and tell the stories behind every conflict – stories that can be used to either dehumanize or humanize a conflict and the people behind it. This micro-course identifies the importance of media and arts for peace, the critical role of creativity and storytelling, and how media and arts are utilized in post-conflict environments.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe
different art-based approaches to peacebuilding.
Explain
the scientific theories supporting the role of media and the arts in peacebuilding.
Consider
both positive and negative impacts of media and arts in conflict.
Think
strategically about how to apply media and the arts in preventing violence and building peace.
Duration
While everyone's learning style is different, most participants complete this seven-chapter, self-paced course in 6-8 hours.
Course Download
If you'd like to take this course offline, it can be downloaded as PDF files
here in full
, or as
individual chapters here
. Please note: multimedia, interactive elements, and discussion forums are not included in the PDF files. However, you may still earn a certification of completion after passing the final exam, but you will need internet access in order to do so. Follow the prompts at the end of the PDF to complete the final exam and receive your certificate.
