Art, Human Development, &

Environmental Justice:
A Focus on Video Voice

Emily Lane -- NEJC March 10, 2016

Role of Art in Human Development

Personal development
Art

enhances

Self-confidence
Self-efficacy
Self-regulation
Self-worth
Resiliency

Art

has transformative power that

contributes to human flourishing.

Role of Art in Human Development

Community Development
Art

helps us engage in
conversations about justice &
fairness.

Art

offers space/place for

community togetherness.

Art

is a strategy for community

empowerment and activism.

Art & Environmental Justice

Art & Environmental Justice

Video Voice
Purpose
Capture

real-time narratives in the community.

Acknowledge

suffering.
Share!

& give voice to those that are

Video Voice
Techniques & Tools
Capture

with a smartphone or
consumer camera

Upload
Edit

to online editing application

video & add narration, music,

text, & links

Share!

Workstation
Get hands on!
Learn

how to make & publish a photo slideshow.

Learn

how to make & publish a movie.

References
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Contact: Emily Lane emily.dreamtime@gmail.com

(501)336-4340