Street Lab (In Person)

Course description

Students of art and design practicing in any media are encouraged to participate. Individually and as a group, students roam urban and rural environments armed with cameras (photo and video) and other gear (or none at all) that might be useful for creating and documenting/capturing various "engagements." The course is guided by four primary goals: 1) to reconsider the definition of the art studio (where art is made vs. where it could be made); 2) to reconsider the definition of artwork (precious art object vs. temporary ephemeral occurrences); 3) to reconsider the differences between life and art (art in your life vs. your life in art); 4) to directly affect the world with work. Work produced in the above framework may range from manipulation of found, natural, and/or machine-/hand-made objects and materials to situations, performances, and actions executed in public spaces. / This course is part of MCAD's degree program. There will be undergraduate students in the course. / Please note that this course requires significant walking and standing.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

The class meets in a different location in the cities each day. As a group the class decides where to meet next day at the end of each workday. The group meets at the start of the first class session at Spyhouse Coffee, 2451 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

All reading material will be distributed to students during the class. Supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting.

Hardware
A camera or smartphone is recommended.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. Attire appropriate for being outdoors (i.e. comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, clothing layers, etc.).

Class savings

Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).

Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.