This course explores murals as public living spaces, visual geographical multi-layered zones for political activism, social/cultural awareness and aesthetic advancement. Starting with Mexican social realist painters from the early 1930’s to the present murals brought forth from the BLM movement, we will look at these installations as sources of meaning and forms of social justice activism.
As a final and culminating project students will be asked to create a virtual mural designs within assigned collaborative groups. Students are challenged to make claims and defend them through writing exercises, research, and design. Subject matter and content will guide course work and discussions including an exploration of composition and design elements as they relate to delivery. What political and social issues inform your voice? What message do you need to communicate? Previous examples will be available.
As a final and culminating project students will be asked to create a virtual mural designs within assigned collaborative groups. Students are challenged to make claims and defend them through writing exercises, research, and design. Subject matter and content will guide course work and discussions including an exploration of composition and design elements as they relate to delivery. What political and social issues inform your voice? What message do you need to communicate? Previous examples will be available.
- Instructor: Jack Leamy