Erica R. Mott

This critique course is offered for students who do not speak English as their first language. Students build competence in giving critiques, participating in class discussions, and giving presentations. Students make artwork to present to the class. They learn and practice the vocabulary of visual and design elements and use these to analyze and critique their own and their classmates' works. Students practice a variety of critique formats by using formal, social-cultural, and expressive theories of art criticism. They discuss and critique works both verbally and in writing.

This course delves into cabaret as a provocative and dynamic form of performance art, tracing its origins from 19th-century Paris to today¿s global reinterpretations. Through examining cabaret's evolution¿its roots in political satire, subversion, and social critique¿we will explore how cabaret has influenced theater, music, and performance art across diverse cultural landscapes. We¿ll analyze iconic works from the Weimar era, drag cabaret, and modern-day immersive performances, pairing discussions with hands-on workshops in storytelling, sound, movement, and improvisation. This course invites students to craft their own performance pieces, embodying cabaret's spirit of innovation, resistance, and transformation.