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ARTH 380 Venice and its Biennale: Global Circuits of Contemporary Art Units: 6.00
A four-week travel study course that gives students the opportunity to experience the Venice Biennale first hand. Through on-site and experiential learning at the Biennale and other arts institutions in Venice, students will study the production, display and circulation of global contemporary art.
NOTE Accommodation/Travel: estimated cost $4,000. Costs of travel and accommodation abroad must be paid by the student. Consult the Department of Art History for more information.
NOTE Accommodation/Travel: estimated cost $4,000. Costs of travel and accommodation abroad must be paid by the student. Consult the Department of Art History for more information.
Learning Hours: 224 (75 Lecture, 12 Seminar, 56 Practicum, 36 Group Learning, 45 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite A minimum of 6.0 units in ARTH.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze the relationship between art and society, including the ways art shapes values and ethics in local and global contexts.
- Develop communication skills through short-form writing assignments.
- Develop public speaking skills through class discussions and presentations.
- Develop critical visual analysis and thinking skills for interpreting art in person without relying on secondary material.
- Gain practical experience and skills related to work in the arts.
- Identify and discuss the key components of the Venice Biennale, its history, and the relationship of this type of large-scale, international exhibition to globalization.