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MPC 201

Contemporary Art: Concepts and Theories

This lecture course introduces key concepts and theories that animate contemporary art, providing a foundation for students embarking upon their studies in the creative industries. It offers theoretical, historical, and cross-disciplinary perspectives, including the politics of race, gender, and anti-colonial movements. Topics such as materiality, technology, ethics, appropriation, participation, and time are addressed while thinking through the potentials and limits of various media and practices.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

None

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