Interdisciplinary Arts 0127 - Concept, Process, and Practice: Non-Disciplinary Art Foundations

The contemporary practice of art is less and less dependent on any particular disciplinary skill. Nonetheless, making art is very much still a rigorous process. It depends on highly developed critical, sensory and communicative skills. This studio art course is an introduction to some of the basic questions a contemporary artist must answer: What rules will guide the making of my work? What forms and materials will be best for what I wish to express? How can my work metaphorically embody my ideas? We will answer these questions and more through a series of collaborative and individual projects, readings and viewings, and frequent group critiques--the process of critique itself being one of the foundations of a successful art practice. Some familiarity with an art medium could be helpful, but is not necessary. (keywords: art, ideas, sculpture, installation, performance)

Environments and Change This course includes both in-person and remote elements, but can accommodate fully remote students. Lab fee: $25 Students in this course can expect to spend 6 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.