Public Murals and Community Art in the Urban Landscape

203 Level - 2 Credits

This art course introduces historical, theoretical, and practical aspects of large-scale painting, murals, and public art with field learning experiences in Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. The course facilitates develop of student understanding of the social roles of art and the impact of community art in diverse communities. Students learn the importance of scale, color, specific techniques, and safety measures particular to art in public spaces. Students also incorporate Service Learning by either conducting a collective workshop with community members or participating in a collective mural painting project. This course does not require previous painting experience.