ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements
This course is for activists, artists, and thinkers who wish to better understand and participate in social change. We will focus on the prolific and exciting overlap between socially engaged art and cultural practices generated by recent social movements around the world. Rather than assess the political efficacy of activities like mourning, listening, organizing, dancing, or partying, the lectures examine such cultural activities next to, and within, contemporary art practice.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 10 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Duke University
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This course is for activists, artists, and thinkers who wish to better understand and participate in social change. We will focus on the prolific and exciting overlap between socially engaged art and cultural practices generated by recent social movements around the world. Rather than assess the political efficacy of activities like mourning, listening, organizing, dancing, or partying, the lectures examine such cultural activities next to, and within, contemporary art practice. Included in the course are guest presentations by key artists, activists, and scholars, like: Rebecca Gomperts, Chido Govera, Gulf Labor, Hans Haacke, Sharon Hayes, Jolene Rickard, Gregory Sholette, Joshua Wong, and many more. Designed by artist and Duke professor, Pedro Lasch and co-taught by Creative Time artistic director, Nato Thompson, the course challenges learners to treat the MOOC itself as a social and artistic form. This happens mostly through the practical components, local project productions, global exchanges, and critical feedback. While no prior art making or activist experience is required, projects also offer challenging options for advanced learners. For other course offerings or language versions in this series, just search 'ART of the MOOC' inside the Coursera course catalogue.الوحدات
Course Overview
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- Introduction to Art of the MOOC
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- Course Structure
- Community Collaboration
- Course Information and Resources
Activism and Social Movements
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- Activism and Social Movements Quiz
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- Organizing Sustained and Sporadic Actions
- From Refusal and Boycott to Humor and Satire
- Subverting Symbols and Power Structures
- Prompt-Overview of Project Assignment
Guest presenters for this week
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- Beka Economopoulos
- Gulf Labor
- Rebecca Gomperts
- Leonidas Martin
- Naeem Mohaiemen
- Joshua Wong
Optional Social Method Project Assignment and Self-Reflection
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- Self-Reflection of Circulate a Joke Project
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- Circulate a Joke Project
Optional Worldwide Flashmob Project Assignment and Self-Reflection
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- Self-Reflection of Call to Action Project
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- Call to Action Project
Aesthetics, Art History, and Cultural Institutions
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- Aesthetics, Art History and Cultural Institutions Quiz
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- Art Historical Terms and the Art of Everyday Life
- Cultural Institutions and and International Exhibitions
- Prompt-Overview of Project Assignment
Guest presenters for this week
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- Chido Govera
- Hans Haacke
- Future Farmers
- Shannon Jackson
- Jolene Rickard
- Abigail Satinsky
Optional Social Method Project Assignment and Self-Reflection
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- Self-Reflection of Plant, Garden, Cook, Eat Project
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- Plant, Garden, Cook, Eat Project
Optional Flashmob Project Assignment and Self-Reflection
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- Self-Reflection of Intervention at a Cultural Institution Project
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- Intervention at a Cultural Institution Project
Embodied Knowledges with Pedro Lasch
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- Embodied Knowledges Quiz
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- Embodied Knowledges
- Prompt-Overview of Project Assignment
Guest presenters for the week
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- Mujeres Creando
- Regina José Galindo
- Mariam Ghani
- Sharon Hayes
- Chemi Rosado-Seijo
Optional Social Method Project Assignment and Self-Reflection
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- Self-Reflection of Daily Performance Project
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- Daily Performance Project
Optional Flashmob Project Assignment and Self-Reflection
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- Self-Reflection of Masking or Covering Project
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- Masking or Covering Project
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"ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements" is an engaging course for activists, artists, and thinkers aimed at understanding and participating in social change through socially engaged art. Led by Duke professor Pedro Lasch and Creative Time's Nato Thompson, it features guest presentations from notable artists and activists. The course blends lectures with practical projects, making it suitable for beginners and advanced learners. Offered through Coursera, it spans 600 minutes and is available with a Starter subscription. Ideal for those passionate about arts and humanities and seeking to explore the intersection of art and social movements.
Nato Thompson
Pedro Lasch