Approaches to Making: NSP221

Catalog description

Topically engages appropriation as defined by a range of artistic practices and critical interventions. Establishes a range of current tendencies, then traces them back to their historical lineages. Recognizing the complicated history within appropriation and questions of authorship, students engage relationships between past and present. Through lecture, discussion and critique, these relationships become central in the art making process. Although this is a studio class, students encounter a number of critical texts. By way of reading and class dialogue, students become aware of the role theory and history can play in the art making process. This in turn allows students to develop a discerning way in which to approach their respective practices. Approaches to appropriation engages an expanded notion of appropriation by acknowledging a range of artistic approaches. Students are encouraged to conceive of their projects via media best suited to effectively communicate their artistic pursuits. Fee paid to MIAD. MIAD #[NSP221].