The Design Activism Apprenticeship is a paid 6-month training program where young creatives will be taught graphic design through real-world learning with a multidisciplinary (which may include graphic design, creative entrepreneurship, fashion design, agriculture, and design activism) community-centered approach. The purpose of the program is to produce a 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: Community organizing and Black history
Entrepreneurship: Develop, build, and market a business + professionalism
Life Skills: Whole person development + connection allocation
Who: Young creatives from ages 14-24
When: M-TH, 4:00-6:30 pm, 11/02/26-05/13/27, 6 months
Where: The Black School
Email us at studio@theblack.school if you have any questions.
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