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. Offers students a chance to learn skills in a variety of media including in welding, lighting, ceramics and woodworking. Guest artists give demonstrations as well. Provides beginning and intermediate drawing skills using media. Helps prepare teachers and others in the visual arts education field with lesson plans developed in conjunction with VPA projects, visiting artists, and museum arts education models.