Program Overview

Contemporary Art in a Global Society

Overview

The Contemporary Art in a Global Society program is designed to provide students with knowledge and expertise about the variety of ways contemporary visual art reflects upon, and in turn helps to shape our ideas about world cultures in a global context.

Description

The course consists of select readings, lecture-presentations, individual and group research projects and presentations, as well as regular sessions of debate and discussion focusing on a wide variety of national, ethnic and indigenous Post World War II cultural formations from around the globe. The class will also incorporate visits to museums and art galleries, as well as classroom presentations by professional, guest artists.

Details

• Subject area: ARTS
• Catalog Number: 185
• Course Title: Contemporary Art in a Global Society
• Department(s): Art
• Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
• Academic Career: Undergraduate
• Liberal Arts: Yes

Credits

• Minimum Units: 3
• Maximum Units: 3
• Academic Progress Units: 3
• Repeat For Credit: No

Components

• Name: Lecture
• Hours: 4

Course Schedule

The course schedule includes:

• Section: 001
• Class #: 42136
• Section Code: 001
• Days: Tu
• Times: 10:00 AM - 1:50 PM
• Meeting Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/26/2026
• Instruction Mode: In Person
• Enrollment Total: 17
• Class Capacity: 18