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Art Now: An Introduction to Contemporary Visual Art
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Course description
Art Now will examine contemporary visual art through a thematic framework. Students will gain exposure to a wide range of artists and practices while developing skills with which to unpack and analyze contemporary works of art. Through a combination of lectures, slideshows, videos and group discussions, students will gain exposure to a wide range of contemporary artists and practices, while developing critical skills with which to examine works of art and question the experience of looking.
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Refund/withdrawal policy
A full course refund will only be provided if you withdraw from a course prior to the course start date. For courses with more than one class, a refund, less a minimum $15 administrative fee may be issued if you withdraw prior to the second class. Depending on your method of payment, a refund will be either mailed to you or credited to your credit card.
Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology
This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).
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