Art and Social Change

INSTRUCTOR(S) INFO

Conrad Schumacher, cschumac@pdx.edu
Heather Barcan, hbarcan@pdx.edu

COURSE CRN

• Spring 2026

  • 63215

• Winter 2026

  • 44076

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The working thesis for this class is that for Art, or indeed anything/anyone, to effect change in a society the work/ideas must be palatable to the majority, real and tangible in terms of outcomes and sustainable over time. We never get far when we try to change using hate, anger, force or such "clubs." This course is open to anyone intrigued with the questions raised by public Art (and possibilities of Art) in our society. This Capstone should be of particular value and interest to students who have a desire to teach, create, work collaboratively and inspire. Students will develop Art Literacy lessons to teach/be taught in underprivileged public schools. A website of these lessons will be created and published as a teacher resource. 

CONTACT INFO

• Conrad Schumacher

  • cschumac@pdx.edu

• Heather Barcan

  •  hbarcan@pdx.edu