Arts-based Methods for Collective Action

Centre for Community Based Research

Explore the benefits and challenges of arts-based methods for community-based research, evaluation, advocacy, and collective action.

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Course Description:This course provides an overview of arts-based research methods for collective action. In this course, participants will explore the benefits and challenges of arts-based methods for community-based research, evaluation, advocacy, and collective action. Potential methods may include but are not limited to: participatory visual methods (i.e., photovoice, digital storytelling, cellphilms), theatre-informed research, poetry, body-mapping, creative non-fiction, and more. Through interactive and experiential sessions, students will gain practical skills in the "why" and "how" of using participatory art-making for community dialogue, engagement and empowerment, as well as explore how to ethically design, initiate, analyze and share arts-based research to foster equitable collaboration and drive social change. Ideal for students, artists, community organizers, researchers, and social service professionals, this course equips you to harness the potential of the arts for meaningful community engagement and knowledge sharing.

Course Objectives:During this course, students will:1- Explore the opportunities, constraints and tensions of arts-based research and evaluation methods related to different social change topics.2- Have an opportunity to trial different arts-based methods, and consider ways to adapt for use in your own work3- Think deeply about the unique ethical and design issues for equitably implementing, analyzing, and sharing arts-based research, in the context of community-driven, action-oriented and participatory research.

Delivery Method: OnlineInstructors: <a href="https://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/sarah-switzer" title="https://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/sarah-switzer" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sarah Switzer</a>, <a href="https://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/janna-martin" title="https://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/janna-martin" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Janna Martin</a>Course Length: 14 hoursPrerequisite: A Menu of Community-Based Research Methods is encouraged but not required

Course Sessions Dates and Time:November 19, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMNovember 28, 2025, from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PMNovember 29, 2025, from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PMNote: The online sessions will include regular breaks from the screen, interactive activities, and arts-based practice.

Course Costs:<ul><li>Each course: $695</li><li>Cost for Basic Community-based Research Certificate: is $2,780 (4 courses x $695)</li><li>Cost for Advanced Community-based Research Certificate: is $5,560 (8 courses x $695)</li><li>As a charitable organization, CCBR is HST (tax) exempt.</li><li>A $50 discount is available when course cost paid six weeks in advance. Please ensure you use the [earlybird] code when registering to receive the discount.</li><li>Bursary: A minimum of 1 spot available per course (see details <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJYXW8Q" title="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJYXW8Q" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>)</li><li>Students from any institution save 10%. Email general@communitybasedresearch.ca from your university email address with a picture of your student card to access the discount code</li></ul>

Cancellation and Refund Policy:<ul><li>A full refund (minus a $50 administration fee) will be issued for cancellations made at least two weeks before the first class.</li><li>A 70% refund will be provided for cancellations made up to 2 days before the first class. ​</li><li>No refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows made on or after the first class.</li></ul>

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