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This class will curate an exhibition that pairs contemporary art works with collection objects, to make an argument in space. Exploring Otherness allows students to research and advocate for works that expand their world view, taking a risk to understand underrepresented identities. The Social Fabric of Collections will introduce students to collection objects that when paired with contemporary artworks become ARTX, art that breaks barriers. Integrated Studio is understanding the process and ideation of how artworks are made. 

Have you seen an artwork that you don’t understand? Have you seen an artifact in a museum that you didn’t realize tells the story of how class systems were identified?  Students will investigate a wide range of artworks that consider dynamic topics of healing, protest, religion, ecology, magic, expedition or performance garments. Pairing artwork with collection objects allows innovation in creative thinking and the ability to forge new histories and advocacy for the cultural importance of creative artworks. Numerous opportunities to use campus collections and non-conventional thinking will be encouraged.  

This course is eligible for honors credit through Hutton Honors College. 

Catalog Information: COLL-S 103  FRESHMAN SEMINAR IN A&H

Instructor:

Carissa Carman

Email:

clcarman@indiana.edu

Department:

Eskenazi School of Art + Architecture + Design

Professor Carman teaches surface design, soft sculpture and textile theory in Textiles as part of the School of Art Architecture and Design. Her own artwork incorporates social practice directed by the construction, design, and usability of specialty objects and services. These playful interventions in site-specific environments are pseudo-purposeful, yet soulful and generous. As an instructor, she is passionate about bridging curiosity with process and enabling multi-dimensional sensorial thinking through innovations in teaching methods.

GenEd Information: Approved for the Arts & Humanities requirement of the IU Bloomington General Education program.