Global Perspectives on Community Arts. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course introduces students to community-based arts practices across diverse cultural contexts. Through case studies, readings, and collaborative projects, students examine how artists and communities use creative expression to address civic issues, preserve heritage, and build collective power. The course emphasizes comparative analysis of approaches from around the world, highlighting strategies for fostering participation, equity, and resilience through the arts. Students will engage critically with questions of cultural identity, ethics, and sustainability while developing skills to design arts initiatives that respond to global challenges and strengthen local communities. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.