A Card-Based Curriculum for Creative Inquiry

Ordinary Publics is a curriculum designed to spark creative inquiry into our experiences of public and private spaces. It was developed from our changing perceptions during the pandemic and a desire for broader conversations.

Through a series of guided prompts using three specialized card decks, participants engage in a thoughtful process of observation, response, and community building.

Curriculum Directions
Deck A
Deck B
Deck C

We invite you to use, adapt, and share these resources with your community. If you do, we’d love to hear how it goes! Please email us at shapesofknowledgestudio@gmail.com. 

If referencing this resource, please use the following citation: Gerth, S. & Vigil, R. (2020). Ordinary publics: A card-based curriculum for creative inquiry.

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