Module #1 Introduction to Ritual and Artistic Expression Exploring the intersection of ritual and artistic expression, including the role of creativity in personal and collective transformation
Module #2 Defining Ritual:Historical and Cultural Contexts Examining the evolution of ritual practices across cultures and traditions, and the role of art in these practices
Module #3 The Power of Symbolism in Ritual Delving into the symbolism and imagery used in ritual practices, and how they shape our experiences and perceptions
Module #4 Ritual as Performance Analyzing ritual as a form of performance art, including the role of the practitioner, audience, and space
Module #5 The Artist as Shaman Exploring the idea of the artist as a modern-day shaman, and the role of creativity in healing and transformation
Module #6 Ritual and the Body Examining the relationship between ritual practices and the body, including the use of movement, dance, and somatic practices
Module #7 Ritual and Technology Investigating the intersection of ritual practices and digital technologies, including virtual reality and social media
Module #8 Ritual in Everyday Life Discovering how ritual practices can be incorporated into daily life, including practices for mindfulness and self-care
Module #9 The Politics of Ritual Examining the role of ritual in social justice movements and activist practices
Module #10 Ritual and Spirituality Exploring the relationship between ritual practices and spiritual beliefs, including the role of ritual in spiritual growth and development
Module #11 Artistic Expression as Ritual Analyzing how artistic practices can be used as a form of ritual, including the role of intuition and improvisation
Module #12 The Role of Music in Ritual Investigating the use of music in ritual practices, including the role of sound and vibration in shaping experience
Module #13 The Power of Storytelling in Ritual Examining the role of narrative and storytelling in ritual practices, including the use of myth and metaphor
Module #14 Ritual and Ecology Exploring the relationship between ritual practices and environmentalism, including the role of ritual in ecological activism
Module #15 Ritual and Community Investigating the role of ritual in building and sustaining community, including the importance of shared experience and collective practice
Module #16 Ritual and Personal Transformation Examining the role of ritual in personal growth and transformation, including the use of ritual for healing and self-discovery
Module #17 Ritual and Cultural Revitalization Exploring the role of ritual in preserving and revitalizing cultural heritage, including the importance of cultural sensitivity and appropriation
Module #18 Ritual and the Digital Age Investigating the impact of digital technologies on ritual practices, including the rise of online communities and virtual rituals
Module #19 Ritual and the Body Politic Analyzing the role of ritual in shaping political and social movements, including the use of ritual in protest and activism
Module #20 Ritual and Aesthetics Examining the relationship between ritual practices and aesthetic experience, including the role of beauty and ugliness in shaping ritual
Module #21 Ritual and Emotion Investigating the role of emotion in ritual practices, including the use of ritual to process and express emotions
Module #22 Ritual and Memory Exploring the role of ritual in shaping and preserving memory, including the use of ritual to honor ancestors and heritage
Module #23 Ritual and Desire Analyzing the relationship between ritual practices and desire, including the use of ritual to manifest and fulfill desires
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Ritual and Artistic Expression career
