Ontario College of Art & Design

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CRCP 3B09
Art Writing: A Workshop in Practice and Ideas
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio/Seminar
Prerequisite: One of the following - Contemporary Issues: Art Today courses, CRCP 2B01, DRPT 2B13, INTM 2B22 PHOT 2B12, PRNT 2B25 or SCIN 2B09 and 8.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits).
This seminar enables students to develop their knowledge and understanding of critical art writing while practicing their own writing. Instruction proceeds through readings and discussion, followed by an examination of case studies as models of practice. Students work on reviews and articles of varying lengths for class analysis, engaging in both the writing and editing processes of art criticism. Although the emphasis is on active production, this course draws upon the students' studies in contemporary critical theory, including the examination and debate of issues relevant to contemporary criticism.
Anti-requisite: Students who have taken CRCP 4B02 Art Writing: A Workshop in Practice and Ideas may not take may not take this course for credit.
Notes: Priority in registration is given to Criticism & Curatorial Practice Majors.
Course was last updated May 13, 2013 - 4:10 PM