ARTH 235 — Contemporary Art Theory and Methods
3 cr. Contemporary Art Practice is an introduction to significant artistic and cultural developments from the mid to late 20th c entury. The course will introduce major theoretical concepts that have shaped and defined Modernism and Postmodernism through readings, written assignments, field trips, and oral presentations. Students will be introduced to the vocabulary, texts, audiences and technologies of visual art and new media and their interpretations. The intersection and crosspollination of contemporary art practices will be examined with special focus on issues regarding the use of art practice in institutional settings and in civic environments. Designed for the further education of art majors, the course will examine contemporary art theory in relation to creative practice. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101 Corequisite(s): None