93-843 Special Topics: Man. Arts & Soc. Change
3 units, Carnegie Mellon University
PLEASE NOTE Class only meets for 4 weeks Feb 10th, 17th and 24th, Mar 3rd This micromini elective will examine the numerous ways visual and performing arts are, and have been, used to effect change in societies. Presentations will be made by visiting experts and students will select research areas for their own presentations. Areas of inquiry and discussion will be drawn from the following Human rights The environment Social justice International vs. domestic affairs Inherent risks in Freedom of Expression Chicken or Egg Artist or issue Technology uses, effectiveness, and good or ill Historical perspective on the arts and social change Learning objectives By the end of the class students will Understand how art can be used to effect change in society Have investigated the evolution of activists and artists in support of change Have explored the history of the intersection of art and social change Be able to articulate aspects of society that have been affected by using the arts as a tool for evolution of norms Have engaged in conversation with experts on the issues Have conducted research and presented to the class on selected uses of managing social change through the arts
Prerequisites: none listed
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