The Design Activism Apprenticeship is a paid 6 month training program where young creatives will be taught graphic design through real-world learning with an multidisciplinary (which may include graphic design, creative entrepreneurship, fashion design, agriculture, and design activism) community centered. The purpose of the program is to produce a Black self-directed, civically engaged, hybrid design professional with the ability to identify problems in their own community and present innovative design solutions.
Graphic Design: Type, image making, layout, design process
Activism: Black radical history and practice
Entrepreneurship: Develop, build, and market a business + professionalism
Life Skills: Whole person development + connection allocation
Must be a creator or maker (any medium)
Must be age 16-24
Must be New Orleans based
Must have reliable transportation
Must commit to be in attendance in-person and on time for entire 6 months
Who [Young creatives from ages 16-24]
When [M-TH, 4:00-6:30 pm, Nov - May, 6 Months]
Where [Xavier University]
Email us at studio@theblack.school if you have any questions.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
sign up for emails & texts
