Date: 1. – 6. June 2011
Venue: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Topic: Art has the unique ability to transcend cultures, creating a common language between people of different backgrounds. It has been used for centuries to express personal perspectives and collective consciousness. Photography, specifically, has been used to capture the cultural norms of more modern times; it has been vital in recording both the mundane and exciting moments of life. These qualities make art a wonderful mechanism to teach and learn about different cultures. With this understanding, Code-X International has developed a Youth Exchange which will use photography to teach youth across Europe about the different cultures around them; as well as giving them the opportunity to display their own culture. Picture it: A Multi-cultural Experience, will bring youth together and teach them about photography while giving them the chance to create culturally inspired photos.
Outcomes:
-Youth will have learned about different cultures through a variety of visual and oral aids
-Youth will have learned basic photography and photo journalism skills
-Youth will have created a photography book which depicts the different cultures in Europe.
Target Group:
This project will target European youth who want to learn more about art and society. These youth should have an interest in photography or photo journalism. We greatly encourage the participation of migrant youth, and those with fewer opportunities.
Art has the unique ability to transcend cultures, creating a common language between people of different backgrounds. It has been used for centuries to express personal perspectives and collective consciousness. Photography, specifically, has been used to capture the cultural norms of more modern times; it has been vital in recording both the mundane and exciting moments of life. These qualities make art a wonderful mechanism to teach and learn about different cultures. With this understanding, Code-X International has developed a Youth Exchange which will use photography to teach youth across Europe about the different cultures around them; as well as giving them the opportunity to display their own culture. Picture it: A Multi-cultural Experience, will bring youth together and teach them about photography while giving them the chance to create culturally inspired photos.
