AH 5902 - Contemporary Art Theory and Criticism

Selected topics related to theoretical and critical positions on the visual arts and contemporary culture. Content varies with each offering.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret theoretical and critical explorations regarding art and art history from the past thirty years.
Demonstrate ability to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information and to compose original arguments.
Demonstrate advanced interpretative skills through oral presentations and written works.
Develop ability to critically assess and comment on own writing and writing of others.
Develop ideas for advanced research projects and be able to apply strategies of revision.
Show familiarity with a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the analysis of art.