ART AS SOCIAL ACT.

Catalog description

Cross-listed: ART 317 . Pre-requisites: ENGL 201 . Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–global studies. Art has long been a catalyst for major cultural shifts. This course introduces the history and methods of art practice as a vehicle for social change and engagement. Students learn about various global social movements and their accompanying artistic production and are guided through the process of researching, proposing, and executing socially engaged artworks/events. Emphasis is placed on understanding and creating artworks that promote community, collaboration, and change.