ARTS 4855 - Public Art & Media Culture

Institution:

Georgia State University

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Description:

Prerequisite: ARTS 2800 or 2810 and one 3000-4000 level Art History course. An in-depth exploration of theories and practices of contemporary art in the public realm and of popular media culture. On a theoretical level, students will learn how to employ postmodern theories of cultural criticism to decipher and deconstruct mass-media representations. Students will also learn contemporary theories and exemplary practitioners of New Genre Public Art, and will learn practical strategies for community interaction and activism through active participation in a community art project.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gsu.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 413-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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