ART 125 - Introduction to New Genres

In this course students will examine the production and theory of New Genres art works. New Genres includes ‘non-traditional’ media and processes in the field of contemporary art, such as: performance art, video art, site-specific works, and installation art. Students will be introduced to the techniques and theories of making art in each of these areas through a series of exercises and projects. The course will also look at the history of these types of artmaking, as well as past and current artists working in similar ways. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits