Studio (390-0-22)

Topic

Drawing Humor

Instructors

Deborah A Sokolow

Meeting Info

Kresge 1-345 Art Drawing Studi: Tues, Thurs 9:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This course will examine humor, how it functions and ways in which artists and writers have used humor to address more serious subject matter. Various dimensions of humor such as the absurd, the pathetic, the political, the tragic and the mundane will be explored, as well as instances where attempts at humor fall short, create controversy, offend or fail to translate. Students will experiment with different ways of incorporating humor into making, specifically within the mediums of drawing, writing and collage. Course work will include readings, discussions, responses to drawing and writing prompts presented in class, the weekly submission of a caption to the New Yorker Caption Contest, a defaced book project, group critiques and an open-ended final project. Art majors, minors and non-art majors are welcome to enroll. Students should enter into the course with a strong interest in humor and art as well as an enthusiasm for conversation and the exchange of ideas.

Registration Requirements

Open to undergraduate students only.

Class Materials (Required)

Course costs for materials will be dependent on students own projects.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Undergraduate Students Only