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Contemporary Arts Field Schools

School for the Contemporary Arts | Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
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The school operates two bi-annual field schools. One is in Ghana and the other is in India.

The field school in Ghana, which has been part of the school since 1999, offers intensive classes, workshops and performances with a range of professors and professional artists. In addition to immersion into Ghanaian culture, the courses examine African culture, politics, music, dance, history, aesthetics, ethics and linguistics. Living in Ghana during the course intensifies every aspect of learning. Hands-on experience in world cultures enhances an interdisciplinary eduction.

The India field school, established in 2007, has offered courses in Indian cinema, art and culture. The field school’s courses also explore the roots of contemporary Indian culture, ritual, politics, iconography and performance and have included workshops in music and dance and visits to religious rites on the Ganges River.

As well as offering disciplinary courses such as field studies, our field schools offer up to four dedicated contemporary arts field school courses. Depending on the topic, these courses may be applied toward a major as one of the required courses, as a studio or theory/history course outside the area, or as an elective.Contact the school’s advisor for information.

The following courses are offered.

  • FPA 308-4 Contemporary Arts Field School I (Theory/History)
  • FPA 309-4 Contemporary Arts Field School II (Studio)
  • FPA 408-4 Contemporary Arts Field School III (Theory/History)
  • FPA 409-4 Contemporary Arts Field School IV (Studio)

For information about contemporary arts field schools, admission procedures, fees, etc., contact the office of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV International at .

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