ARTS 2212 Public Art: The Design Process

This course will provide an introduction to the process of creating public memorials. It will explore how and why communities build public memorials by looking at other public works in Boston and beyond. The course will look at all the components that go into creating monuments and public spaces focusing on the design and design process, ultimately working on a case study to produce a plan for a public art project from thinking about what the community requirements to the conceptual design, construction, and installation. The design process and implementation of the design will rely on problem solving and critical thinking supported through lectures, discussions, presentations, and reading.