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Nov 05, 2026
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VISC 230 - Art in the Community
PREREQUISITES: ENGL 111 - English Composition OR VISC 101 Design Fundamentals OR Program Chair approval
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 CREDIT HOURS MAX: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3 STUDIO HOURS MAX: 6
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 4 TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MAX: 10
This studio art course will begin with an introduction to the practice of creative placemaking and the history of public art projects in the community. After initial study, local sites will be evaluated for possible future art projects and design thinking strategies will be implemented to determine community impact. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate on at least one community art project during the course and then will be able to formulate and present their own public art proposals.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Define creative placemaking and public art
- Compare and contrast the styles, mediums, sites, longevity, and social impact of art exhibits and installations in a community
- Identify stakeholders and funding sources in a community art project
- Write a sample RFP and RFQ
- Implement design thinking strategies that result in community engagement with a project
- Create artwork for a community art project proposal, including a chosen site location, equipment and material planning, and approximate costs
- Evaluate an existing community art project and provide critical feedback
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Community Engagement in Creative Placemaking
- Design Thinking Strategies
- Collaboration during the Design Phase
- Public/Community Art Mediums: Murals, Sculptures, Dance, Music, etc.
- Temporary Exhibitions vs. Permanent Installments
- Maintenance and Caring of Permanent Installments
- Interactive Exhibitions
- Social Impact of Public Art
- Public Art Commissions and other Stakeholders
- Funding for Public Art Projects
- Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Artist Selection Process
- Site Location Planning
- Equipment and Material Planning
- Contracts for Public Art Projects
- National Endowment for the Arts
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