Students work with a variety of materials in public scale and on special projects with visiting artists. Emphasis placed on the analysis of media representations and ethical approaches to socio-media. Media include digital advertising, Internet, music videos, and popular culture materials influencing perception and identity. Provides theoretical approaches to a hands-on model of analysis and media intervention. Students work with a digital approach to mural and public art project development including analysis of sites, conceptualization and collaboration using current imaging software.
Students work in collaboration with specific communities to develop digital images.
Emphasizes issues of race, culture, gender, and sexuality in the production of contemporary visual and public art. Helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities applicable to the understanding of culture and history. Surveys the field of contemporary ethical theory in visual and public arts. Students follow controversial cases in public art. Uses guest artists, slide lectures, videos, and field trips as resources to understand and analyze cases.