Vital Expression: The Intersection of Art, Life, & Innovation

Catalog description

This course offers a unique platform for students to traverse the world of artistic creation and cultural commentary. This course incorporates a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines—from literature and music to the visual arts, theater, and film. As students begin to explore both time-honored and digital media, they will be guided to explore how art is not just a reflection, but a force that shapes cultural norms, addresses societal challenges, and encapsulates the collective human condition. They'll become conversant with the language of aesthetics, learn to analyze artwork, understand the progression of artistic schools of thought, and deliberate on the societal impact of the arts as an essential element of culture and society.