T he S ustainability I nformation T eaching E xchange Chris Smith Plymouth College of Art

Embedding Sustainability in the Curricula: Where do we start? Subject specialist knowledge of tutors in Art & Design does not generally include ESD Motivation of Makers; product/process Our responsibility for the Future

What Do We Need? A way of introducing concepts of Sustainability and linking them to our subjects To begin asking the right questions Resources; lesson plans Subject specific information

Background to The SITE Origin as PGCE training exercise in 2005 Support of PCA Research Committee & Making Futures initiative – top down and bottom up!

Current Status Recently made live Art & Design subject areas development at PCA; gathering existing knowledge and using SITE materials at PCA Gathering feedback, refining content

What’s Next? Dissemination Collaborations Case Studies Discussion Forums Ongoing expansion Subject Areas Self sustaining; advertising or sponsorship Move outwards from Art & Design Incentives & interactive opportunities

Discussion Questions Feedback Ideas, initiatives, best practice to share What are the limitations?