ARST 132 - The Pile On: Introduction to Multiples and Accumulation

FC ARHU

4 credits
From utilizing heaps of candy to clothes to organic waste, contemporary artists use the process of gathering and amassing found or constructed objects to convey specific ideas. The growth, presentation, and preservation of vast quantities of matter confront audiences with a desire for more, a critique of consumer culture, and wonder at ordinary objects in unexpected situations. Students will create presentations on artists that work with accumulation and produce their own installations and performances using this technique. Class themes include ethically sourcing materials, the environmental impacts of our food/energy/product choices, scale, gift economies, degrowth and sustainability, and finding/borrowing/making multiples.
Does this course require off campus field trips? Yes

This course is appropriate for new students.