Tetris
performance by Donna Lord + Caitlin Christian, 2009
Participatory Art
College of Visual Arts and Design at UNT
This intermediate studio workshop course is an in-depth study of Participatory Art processes. Participatory Art is considered as a multi-faceted art form in which the audience plays an integral part and sometimes even becomes the creator of the work. The class focuses on performance and site-specific aspect of Participatory Art, but NetArt and alternative categories are explored. Students familiarize themselves with a variety of tools to facilitate participatory and interactive processes, such as live-streaming video editing software and HTML coding. The course introduces the history and theory of Participatory Art, as well as various approaches from related fields such as theater, gaming and activism. Students engage with fundamental properties that distinguish Participatory Art practices while developing their personal vocabulary. Artistic voice is emphasized over technical skills. - SYLLABUS