Participatory Public Art
Students will explore public art projects that involve active community participation in their creation and meaning-making.
Key Questions
- Analyze how participatory art projects empower community members and foster civic engagement.
- Design a public art project that actively involves local residents in its creation.
- Evaluate the challenges and rewards of collaborative art-making in public spaces.
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