ARTS 114 - Crafting Change: Arts, Activism, and the 2020 Election

FC ARHU WINT

4 credits

An artist traces the flood line in NYC with chalk, sparking conversations with passersby about climate change; a 54-ton community-built quilt commemorates the lives of those lost to AIDS, helping raise awareness and funds to fight this disease; thousands of children color their own ‘fundred’ dollar bills to deliver to congress to advocate for clean, lead-free water. When artists step outside of concert halls, galleries, and other ‘sanctioned,’ art spaces, they become advocates, community builders, and change makers. We will consider major election issues through the lens of the arts, using art to build community and make change in our community.

Prerequisites & Notes: A slightly modified version of our StudiOC Learning Community entitled “Election 2020: Politics, Religion and the Arts.” The classes in this learning community are now open to ALL first and second year students.
Consent is required for each class. Although students may take just one of these classes, consent preference will be given to those who are interested in taking two of the classes in the cluster.