Liberal Arts

Collage & Assemblage

Course No. VAT212/312/412  Credits: 3
Faculty Royden Watson

Collage, assemblage, and installation were the most radical innovations of the early 20th century, reflecting changing attitudes and concepts of art's form and cultural expression. Each of these forms acknowledges the fracture of modern life and the need for new means of expression. This course will explore the relationship between collage, assemblage and installation through the theoretical platform of painting. Students will learn to discern the significantly different effects and content of the wide range of approaches each of these forms encompasses methodologically and iconographically. Through classroom discussion, lectures, and studio assignments the social, historical, cultural, technological context that gave rise to the current practices of collage, assemblage and installation will be elaborated. This course is open to majors from all disciplines and students will be encouraged to apply their area of expertise to assignments and classroom readings and discussion. Open to all Students . 3 credits.