Through lectures, slides, audio recordings, videos, and films, this course examines African American contributions to the cultural fabric of American forms and institutions. These artistic contributions are examined within the aesthetic, political, historical, and social contexts within which they occurred and which they, in turn, have shaped. Seminar course that involves the planning, programming, presentation, funding, and communications involved in managing the visual, performing, and historic arts. Course includes guest speakers, case analyses, and semester-long individual and group projects. In-depth presentation and exploration of topical studies in the arts.
Subject matter varies.
May be repeated once for credit. Also ARTS 489, DANC 489, and THR 494. Junior standing and completion of six hours in IOA courses in the area of residency, ARIN 350, or permission of instructor. An apprenticeship, internship, or project with an organization in the arts or with an individual in the arts, providing an introductory working and learning experience in the field. Must be pre-arranged with the division director prior to enrollment.