Graphic Communication: Driving Positive & Progressive Change Through Creativity & Collaboration with Jodie Silsby & Holly Leppard from Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton

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Discover how graphic communication can drive positive and progressive change through creativity and collaboration with others. This session invites you to rethink the role of graphic communication through a showcase of a live project in partnership with the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew Gardens.

We will explore how designers engage with social, cultural, and political issues to raise awareness, challenge perceptions, and contribute to design debates. Creativity has the power to uplift individuals and communities and inspire people to make thoughtful choices that benefit both society and the environment.

You will also experience a hands-on demonstration of 3D modelling, discovering its potential as a powerful tool for storytelling with visuals, immersive experiences, and turning ideas into exciting outcomes.

Our Speakers: Jodie Silsby & Holly Leppard represent BA Graphic Communication at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, a course which empowers students to lead in responsible creative practice, enabling a meaningful impact through collaboration and innovation.

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Graphic Communication and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions relating to study at university.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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