ARTS 2211 Ideas in Contemporary Art

This course is designed to foster an understanding of the most recent movements in contemporary visual art. Regular visits to galleries and museums serve as a basis for lectures and class discussions. Reading assignments are geared to set the works under discussion in a historical and theoretical context. The course will stress the relevance of the material under study to studio practice. Students are expected to complete reading and written assignments as well as a visual project.

Course overview

Department
Studio Art
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

  • Studio Art with Architectural Studies: One art or architectural history course (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Studio Art: One course (art history / contemporary art) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Studio Art: One Art History class from the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.52 / 5

Based on 31 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Camilo Alvarez
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.94/5
  • Lelia Amalfitano
    Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.43/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Devlin Hall 408 Tu 02:00PM-05:00PM · Offered