This course takes a new look at community based and contemporary art practices from a social justice and civic engagement lens. We will investigate values, ethics and self-development concepts; explore education from a historical and present day context; learn about activist artists; and infuse all of these concepts to inform and push the boundaries of your own art practice. Art that incorporates spiritual and ethical renewal, as well as social responsiveness and environmental transformation is a primary focus as we investigate methods employed by a growing movement of activist artists. The heart of this course is the notion that artists are problem solvers, and with this inherent skill we can work on solutions to many of the important issues of our times. Students will be required to travel/ commute during this course. Part of the time will be spent having lectures, discussion and presentations on site at the SF campus. The other portion of our time will be spent in schools/ community and creating and developing a final art project. Students will work in the ways they are accustomed to as studio artists for the final art project, while also addressing social, political and/or environmental concerns.

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