Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course examines the wide variety of formats that contemporary artists work in today. It is an overview of current practice and enables students to gain insight into art, design, craft and new genre disciplines, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, graphic design, interior design, industrial design, furniture design, photography, fibers, ceramics, metalwork, installation, performance, street art and multimedia. Students will be introduced to ways in which visual culture is contextualized, theorized, and displayed through curatorial studies as well as social media. Students will be exposed to course content through lecture, visiting artists talks, readings, and visits to local galleries and museums. This course is designed for students beginning the study of art and/or related disciplines. (CSU) 