ART 3401 Interdisciplinary Research in the Arts

This course provides students the opportunity to critically investigate the interconnection of other fields with studio art and design disciplines within the context of contemporary art practices. Students will be challenged to experiment with a variety of media and techniques while maintaining the flexibility to build a more interdisciplinary studio practice. Lively discussions, use of critical friends critiques, and authentic learning experiences will be part of this course which aims to foster a creative environment of inquisitiveness, ethical responsibility, and research in interdisciplinary arts practices.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ART 3400

Student Learning Outcomes

• Learn to ask the right research questions.

• Learn how to critically scrutinize a variety of media to make informed ethical decisions. (1.2 Creative Voice)
• Conceptualizing and developing interdisciplinary ideas that are informed by a variety of materials and making processes. (1.2 Creative Voice) 

   

• Research & Analyze: develop skills for conducting interdisciplinary research.

   

• Participate in an on-going critical dialogue known as critical friends. (3.1 Aesthetic awareness)

   

• Learn to use constructive criticism to further their growth as an artist. (3.1 Aesthetic awareness)

   

• Develop and practice presentation skills.

   

• Create a cohesive body of work based on research.