Module #1 Introduction to Art Criticism Defining art criticism, its history, and its role in shaping artistic discourse
Module #2 Key Concepts in Art Criticism Understanding formalism, iconology, and semiotics in art analysis
Module #3 Theories of Taste and Judgment Philosophical approaches to art appreciation, from Kant to Bourdieu
Module #4 The Avant-Garde and its Critics The rise of modern art and the responses of critics and artists
Module #5 Marxist and Socialist Art Criticism The role of art in social and economic critique, from Marx to the Frankfurt School
Module #6 Feminist Art Criticism Challenging the patriarchy:gender, power, and representation in art and its criticism
Module #7 Postcolonial Art Criticism Decolonizing art history, challenging Eurocentrism, and centering marginalized voices
Module #8 Postmodernism and Poststructuralism Challenging grand narratives, embracing complexity, and the role of art in the postmodern era
Module #9 Theories of Identity and Difference Race, class, gender, sexuality, and the construction of identity in art and culture
Module #10 Cultural Studies and its Methods From Stuart Hall to the Birmingham School:understanding culture as a site of struggle and resistance
Module #11 The Role of Institutions in Shaping Art and Culture Museums, galleries, and the art market:how institutions influence artistic production and reception
Module #12 Art and Politics:Activism and Social Change The intersections of art, politics, and activism, from the 1960s to the present
Module #13 Visual Culture and the Image From advertising to social media, understanding the production and consumption of visual culture
Module #14 The Digital Revolution and Art Criticism The impact of digital technologies on art, culture, and criticism in the 21st century
Module #15 Case Study:Contemporary Art and its Critics In-depth analysis of a contemporary art movement or artist, exploring critical responses and debates
Module #16 Writing Art Criticism Practical exercises in writing art criticism, from reviews to essays
Module #17 Oral Presentations and Public Speaking Developing skills in oral presentation and public speaking, including defending ones own critical opinions
Module #18 Art Criticism and the Public Sphere The role of art criticism in shaping public opinion, policy, and cultural discourse
Module #19 Curating and Exhibiting Art The curators role in shaping artistic narratives and public engagement
Module #20 The Artist as Critic Exploring the intersections of artistic practice and critical writing, from artist statements to manifestos
Module #21 Cultural Theory and its Applications Applying cultural theory to real-world case studies, from popular culture to cultural policy
Module #22 Critical Thinking and Ethics in Art Criticism Developing a critical and ethical approach to art criticism, including issues of bias, power, and responsibility
Module #23 Art Criticism and the Global Art criticism in a global context, including international perspectives and transnational exchange
Module #24 New Directions in Art Criticism Emerging trends, debates, and methodologies in art criticism, including the role of technology and social media
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Art Criticism and Cultural Theory career
