66-232 ART + the Brain

10 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This is an artmaking course designed to explore interactions and reflections between the science of the brain neuropsychology and neuroscience and fine art. Students will investigate topics that bridge these disciplines such as memory, perception and atypical brain function or anomalies. This is an opportunity for students to make art that explores or reflects on brain and behavior research. Emphasis is placed on assisting students to develop a personal vision to creating work. Themes in the course are reinforced by guests from the neuroscience and arts communities as well as readings, media presentations and fieldwork. Students are encouraged to experiment across media photography, drawing, sculpture, performance, poetry, etc..

Prerequisites: none listed

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