Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0240 - Multimedia Crossings

William Pope L., Yinka Shonibare, Ghada Amer, Gabriel Orozco, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Wangechi Mutu, Anish Kapoor, David Hammons, Louise Bourgeois, Jean Tinguely, El Anatsui, Hannah Hoch. Since the 1960s, the variety of an increasing choice of media has created more diverse working fields for artists. While this may make it easier for more artists to find areas of expression, it may also be more difficult for students to map their own artistic language. This course is designed for students who are starting to develop their own personality as artists. Experimenting with materials, techniques, and styles, on the basis of collective readings and written personal statements, will be central to this class. Readings, assigned slide-presentations and class discussions will be informed by the work of non-western contemporary artists. Students will be expected to complete assigned projects as well as independent projects outside of class time and to write and present one seminar paper.

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Lab fee: $25. Field trip fee: $45. Prerequisites: One course in art history, cultural studies / one course: studio art, film. In this course students are expected to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.