Art in Public Spaces as connective tissue
Course Description
Summary
In this course, we will explore various projects that aim to connect people with their surroundings and communities.
We will also explore the strategies that various artists have implemented to increase their audiences and interest in the arts.
We will analyze and design projects that seek sustainability, diversification, and access to the experience of art and culture.
By evaluating environments we could design artistic projects that promote art, artistic education, and the promotion of cultural products as actions to build community, identity, and a creative economy.
Students will study local, regional and international cultural policies.
Learning Outcomes
- -Assessment of an environment in order to design projects for the community
-Analysis of indicators to measure the impact created by a project in an specific site or place.
-Create a project for your community, artistic product, or cultural production
Prerequisites
Students should submit a letter articulating their interest in promoting art, could be their own artistic products, or community base, or public action, for priority consideration.
Please contact the faculty member : martinlanz@bennington.edu
Corequisites
Corequisites: Dance or Drama Lab Assignment if students are registered for 4 or more credits in designated dance courses.
Cross List
- Advancement of Public Action
- Architecture
- Art History
- Cultural Studies and Languages
- Curatorial Studies
- Education