BART 97A20 - Cultural Identity as a vehicle of art

The course will support imaginative, experimental and interdisciplinary enquiry through a range of approaches, such as; painting, drawing sculpture and performance, exploring primarily the theme of "Culture and Identity, its role in the art world ". The course will approach this topic of culture and identity asking whether culture has had an influence on how we express ourselves and if it is visible in the art world? On how our culture and our identity define who we are and how they differ from one another? Also investigating the question if culture has become or will become homogenous in the world? Students will have the opportunity to explore and share their diverse culture in this class as well as the opportunity to gain new experiences the range cultures we are so lucky to have amongst our fellow students at Science Po. The topic of Culture and Identity, its role in the art world will be explored through the following; -Art history and Critical theory, a look into the history and progression of culture and its influence in the art world -Artistic practice exploring arts multidisciplinary world; here the students will have the opportunity to express their artistic perspective through painting drawing and performance dealing with the courses main topic presented; Culture and Identity, its role in the art world -Socially engaged practice; here the students will participate in a collaborative project with other students where they will be expected to create an artistic project. Students will be encouraged to work collaboratively as well as be independent, self-directed critical thinkers. The emphasis on the course is on the students completing a large practice-based project. This culminates with the production of a final project/exhibition with a short presentation demonstrating appropriate critical contextualization of practice based work.

Victoria FUREY

Atelier

English

Spring 2021-2022

Students will be awarded points on fulfilling the criteria of the course, such as; -Their general participation and engagement 10% (maximum authorized by Sciences Po for participation) - On development of artistic critical analysis and understanding 15% -Their general development in their chosen artistic discipline 15% -Their final project (40%) -Presentation on the importance of culture in art (20%)