ART 225 - Art and Social Engagement

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-3A; Social Justice
Students investigate and analyze the histories and forms of art that are socially engaged. Students explore issues of social justice, community building, and participation as they practice teamwork and experiment with creative solutions to a specific local problem.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-3A - Arts and Humanities (Arts), Overlay - Social Justice
Credit Restrictions: Not open to for credit to Art majors.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with theories, historical circumstances, and practices of social engagement in the visual arts;
Develop creative and critical approaches with various media, along with practical strategies for design and implementation, in order to solve specific social challenges in the real world;
Demonstrate understanding of the principles and complexities of socially engaged art practices;
Develop group social skills by participating in a collaborative learning environment.

GE-3A. Arts Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the impact of the arts on their life.
Examine the cultural and/or historical context(s) of the arts.
Describe the ways that diverse identities influence the creation and experience of art.
Identify the role of art in diverse settings.

Social Justice Overlay Learning Outcomes

use a disciplinary perspective to analyze issues of social justice and equity;
describe the challenges to achieving social justice; and
identify ways in which individuals and/or groups can contribute to social justice within local communities, nations, or the world.