Liberal Arts

Charette: Self & Other Voices

Course No. FND140B.1  Credits: 1
Faculty Barbara Chira | Christian Wulffen | Clifford Borress | Kidist Getachew | Petra Soesemann

This one-half semester course is framed by the theme of Self and other Voices. As an exploration of oneÕs self in relation to culture and society, the course facilitates increased self-knowledge and helps students uncover their views of Òother.Ó The students and instructor work collaboratively to define and explore Òother voices,Ó cultivate connections with those other voices, and develop creative responses. Through sustained exploration of one theme, the Charette gives priority to the development of skills for critical and creative thinking, experiential learning, problem-solving, and collaboration. Through materials exploration, making processes, and critique, the Charette forges links with the visual, tactile, and manual skill sets being taught in other Foundation classes. Each studentÕs effort, progress, and work will contribute to a project developed over 7 weeks, to include both a charette documentation log and a 2D, 3D, and/or 4D form. Offered fall. 1.5 credits.