Elementary: Grade VIII High Schools: Grades I-IV

We invite you to a workshop inspired by the film “A History of the World According to Getty Images” directed by Richard Misek, dedicated to the creative use of public domain resources. Participants will learn about copyright principles and how to make use of works available in the public domain.

Together, we will reflect on what the lack of access to archives with significant historical materials means for us. Who has the right to these stories? What are the consequences when such rights are controlled by corporations? The workshop will help participants understand the importance of open access to culture and knowledge, while encouraging conscious use of its vast resources.

A History of the World According to Getty Images | Dir. Richard Misek | UK, Norway 2022 | 18 min. | Polish subtitles
A short documentary on ownership, profit, and power, created using archival materials from the Getty Images online catalog. On one hand, it offers a historical journey through the most significant moments of the 20th century captured on film. On the other, it reflects on the history of archival footage as commodities and their use as “intellectual property.”

Themes in the film: images, intellectual property, archival materials, public domain, common good, cultural heritage, history, representation

Workshop Facilitator:

Katarzyna Górkiewicz – film scholar, trainer, producer, and author of educational materials. Recognized on the “Top 100” list of individuals who have significantly contributed to the development of digital skills in Poland by the Broad Coalition for Digital Skills. Katarzyna works at the intersection of cultural, media, and digital education, as well as natural and social sciences. She develops original training programs, authors publications for teachers, and creates educational resources, including numerous film materials such as animations and documentaries. She is also a screenwriter, director, and producer of animations.