Apr 03, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay 
    
2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay
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ART 225 - Art and Social Engagement


Units: 3
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.

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:
 

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with theories, historical circumstances, and practices of social engagement in the visual arts;
  2. 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;
  3. Demonstrate understanding of the principles and complexities of socially engaged art practices;
  4. Develop group social skills by participating in a collaborative learning environment.




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