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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Artistic Practices, Well-being and Social Transformation

Semester 1 · 53161 · Master in Social Work and Social Policy · 4CP · IT


The course explores artistic practices as resources for well-being and social transformation in the context of social education. It examines the role of aesthetic experiences in individual and collective development processes. The focus is on participatory and inclusive approaches across social contexts. The course develops reflective and action-oriented competences.

Lecturers: Lorena La Rocca

Teaching Hours: 24
Lab Hours: 0
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
Artistic practices in social work; Well-being and aesthetic experiences; Participatory and inclusive approaches; Social transformation through creative processes.

Educational objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge of artistic practices as tools for promoting well-being and social transformation. It develops the ability to use aesthetic experiences in educational and social contexts. It fosters competences in designing participatory and inclusive interventions. Another objective is to strengthen reflective and professional practice. Ability to apply artistic practices in social contexts; Analysis of aesthetic experiences in relation to well-being; Design of participatory and inclusive interventions; Reflection on professional practice.


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