Discussions of the challenges facing Asian American artists who wish to focus on themes from their own social history. Exercises in the production of short video. A laboratory workshop in which students can use a variety of visual media, such as photography, film, painting, and drawing to express the Asian American experience. Asian American Studies 142 or one lower-division course in Dramatic Art or consent of instructor. An intermediate performance workshop focusing on Asian American themes.
Course provides in-depth exercises in writing, rehearsing, and producing a public performance.
Examination of the histories, migration patterns, ethnic identities, family dynamics, community organizations, cultures, religions, health and mental health, social service needs, political concerns, and intergroup relations of people from Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Guam, Fiji, and other Pacific Islands. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units provided letter designations are different. An upper-division seminar focusing on various topics not offered in other Asian American Studies courses. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students will conduct independent field work in Asian American communities.