VPA 120H - Introduction to the Arts I

Institution:

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Description:

This course is specifically for Linehan Artist Scholars and is an introduction to contemporary art practice. Students will explore art-making through a variety of exercises in performance, sound, writing, visual art and collaborative work under the direction of the instructor and guest artists. Landmark art works of the last 100 years also will be discussed with relevance to the students' New York field trip in the fall. Emphasis is on the development of a vocabulary for understanding form, content and process. Students also are required to analyze selected performances/ exhibitions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Linehan Artist Scholar Program.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umbc.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 455-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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