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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Intentional Public Disruptions: Art, Responsibility, and Pedagogy, Fall 2017

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Explore a thought-provoking series of seminars, performances, and workshops led by visiting artist B. Stephen Carpenter II at MIT, focusing on the global water crisis, access, and privilege. Delve into topics such as appropriate technology, socially engaged practice, and the intersection of art, curriculum, and pedagogy. Gain new perspectives on intentional public disruptions, social responsibility, and community engagement through discussions on Africa and Central America. Examine the role of art education in fostering difficult conversations and conceptual explorations. Engage with innovative approaches to curriculum development and learn how art practice can become a powerful tool for addressing global issues and promoting social change.

Syllabus

Making Something from Nothing: Appropriate Technology as Intentionally Disruptive Responsibility.
Making Something From Nothing: Intentional Public Disruptions, Art, and Social Responsibility.
Making Something from Nothing: Community, Water, Pedagogy, and Learning.
Double Taking and Troublemaking: Socially Engaged Practice Enabling Difficult Conversations I.
Double Taking and Troublemaking: Socially Engaged Practice Enabling Difficult Conversations II.
Double Taking and Troublemaking: Reflecting and Disrupting.
When Curriculum Becomes Art Practice: Educational Experience as Intentionally Disruptive Pedagogy.
When Curriculum Becomes Art Practice: Art Education as Engagement with the World.
When Curriculum Becomes Art Practice: Conventional Practice and Conceptual Explorations.
When Curriculum Becomes Art Practice: Performing Explorations of Context and Meaning Making.

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    Arvin Art
    The course *Intentional Public Disruptions: Art, Responsibility, and Pedagogy* was a truly eye-opening experience. As a student, I appreciated how it challenged conventional thinking and encouraged us to explore the intersection of art and activism. The discussions were engaging, and the readings pushed us to consider the ethical dimensions of public art and its impact on society. The instructors created a space for meaningful dialogue, where we could express our ideas freely. The assignments were thought-provoking and allowed us to experiment with different forms of expression. Overall, this class was an inspiring journey that deepened my understanding of art’s role in shaping public discourse.
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    Hitesh Ratad
    હું આ અભ્યાસક્રમથી ખૂબ જ ખુશ છું. મને સમજાવવાનો ઢંગ સરળ અને સ્પષ્ટ છે, અને દરેક વિભાગ વ્યાખ્યાનો અને પ્રેક્ટિકલ ઉદાહરણોથી ભરપૂર છે. નવિન શીખનારાઓ માટે પણ આ અભ્યાસક્રમ ખૂબ સહેલું અને ઉપયોગી સાબિત થઈ શકે છે. કોર્સની રચના પણ સુવ્યવસ્થિત છે, જેના કારણે શીખવાનું અનુભવ વધુ સારું બને છે. હું બીજા શીખનારાઓને પણ આ અભ્યાસક્રમની ભલામણ કરું છું.

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    this class very nice for me, there give me more knowledge, but maybe in this website more populare thats gona be better cause this lesson very very important especialy for educators
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