Course Description
Making art can help reduce the stress and anxiety that may come with military service and can give veterans the chance to tell their story in a safe and supportive environment.
This course, developed in consultation with CreatiVets, provides a space where veterans of the U.S. military can explore their experiences through artmaking.
Students will learn the fundamentals of working hands-on in selected media, which may include collage, sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting, and drawing. The course covers concepts of art creation, historical and contemporary visual culture, and the creative process. Using these approaches, students will examine and express their experiences of military service, with an emphasis on process, exploration, and peer and instructor discussion. This course may be repeated for credit. It meets 4 hours per week for 1 credit in 8-week sessions. Studio safety is covered.
To get started, visit Admissions to enroll as a new or returning student.