AFAS G4080 - Topics in the Black Experience

Institution:

Columbia University in the City of New York

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the multiple media methods of engaging Africana humanitarianism. Alongside a thorough review of both popular and independent activist media, students will be trained to use accessible technology to participate in global humanitarian communication networks. "Texts" we plan to engage include: Benetton Institutional Campaign advertisements, Jay Z's Water for Life and Red Hot + Riot (a musical tribute to Fela Kuti). Utilizing a combined seminar and art studio "practice" approach, "big ideas" will be transformed into succinct artistic statements

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbia.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-1754

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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