ART&ARC 10
Arts Encounters: Exploring Arts Literacy in 21st Century
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour; field trips, three hours; outside study, seven hours. Through series of direct encounters with art and artists across global range of practices, course equips students with kinds of critical skills that enhance their understanding of, and sharpen their appetite for, wide range of artistic practices. Attendance at performance/art events outside normal class schedule is mandatory. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Winter 2024 - This is a MUST class at UCLA. It fulfills the a GE requirement and it is one of the funnest classes I have ever taken. This class is hosted at the Florya Kauffman theatre and it is hosted once a week for 3 hours. There are two professors that conduct the class and both are funny and interactive. This class has you create a creative assignment each week based on the topic, you answer a reflection/response question, and attend/watch the creative thing reflecting that week. There was no final exam/paper, you worked with your discussion section to create a final presentation and you presented it to the entire class. This class had many guest speakers and so many in class activties( that are not difficult at all), however it is important to note that while they don't take attendance because it is a large class, you will need to submit proof that you completed the in-class activity and in a sense that serves as your attendance. Also, don't be scared off by the syllabus they send out or the message about dropping the course if doesn't seem right for you, this is a super easy and fun class, you won't regret it. Also, DO NOT buy the book, you do not need it all!!!
Winter 2024 - This is a MUST class at UCLA. It fulfills the a GE requirement and it is one of the funnest classes I have ever taken. This class is hosted at the Florya Kauffman theatre and it is hosted once a week for 3 hours. There are two professors that conduct the class and both are funny and interactive. This class has you create a creative assignment each week based on the topic, you answer a reflection/response question, and attend/watch the creative thing reflecting that week. There was no final exam/paper, you worked with your discussion section to create a final presentation and you presented it to the entire class. This class had many guest speakers and so many in class activties( that are not difficult at all), however it is important to note that while they don't take attendance because it is a large class, you will need to submit proof that you completed the in-class activity and in a sense that serves as your attendance. Also, don't be scared off by the syllabus they send out or the message about dropping the course if doesn't seem right for you, this is a super easy and fun class, you won't regret it. Also, DO NOT buy the book, you do not need it all!!!
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Spring 2021 - Very easy class. Textbook was only used in the first week, though, so I would say it probably isn't even necessary to buy it. David Gere is an amazing presenter though. Very kind, encouraging, and passionate about the impact of the arts. Some of the activities we do in class will take you out of your comfort zone. However, along with prof. Meryl Friedman, David created such a welcoming environment where we all felt comfortable putting ourselves out there. Grade relies entirely on participation, weekly creative assignments, weekly blog posts, submission of in-class assignments, and one group project at the end of the quarter. I'd say all the assignments are very easy, just make sure to reflect that you actually put effort into your work.
Spring 2021 - Very easy class. Textbook was only used in the first week, though, so I would say it probably isn't even necessary to buy it. David Gere is an amazing presenter though. Very kind, encouraging, and passionate about the impact of the arts. Some of the activities we do in class will take you out of your comfort zone. However, along with prof. Meryl Friedman, David created such a welcoming environment where we all felt comfortable putting ourselves out there. Grade relies entirely on participation, weekly creative assignments, weekly blog posts, submission of in-class assignments, and one group project at the end of the quarter. I'd say all the assignments are very easy, just make sure to reflect that you actually put effort into your work.
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