Art History: Realities Reimagined - Black Art Today

When & Where

20 February 2024 - 19 March 2024 ( 10 hours, 5 weeks )
Afternoon, Tuesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Sabine Casparie
Course Code W23PDGB07A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

You will be introduced to some of the practices showcased in the recent major exhibition 'In the Black Fantastic' at the Hayward Gallery London. This course explores diverse creative approaches, highlighting their value and contribution to conversations about social justice, racial justice, and advocacy. You will explore the work of artists such as Sonia Boyce, Yinka Shonibare and Isaac Julien as part of a cultural dialogue that concerns larger contextual frameworks such as identity, family, community, and nationality.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify artists engaged in diverse creative approaches to building empathy through art
Understand the realities underpinning Black Art today
Discuss themes of social justice, racial justice, and advocacy within art practices
Discuss larger contextual frameworks such as identity, family, community, and nationality

Cost

Full fee

£100

Concession fee

£75

Class format and activities

You will learn through power point presentations, videos, student research, group activities discussions and debates. Some homework will set to share in class. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular and detailed feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.