Post Graduate Certificate Course in Pedagogical Explorations in Socially Engaged Art

This course provides an introduction to both the conceptual and empirical aspects of Socially Engaged Art (SEA). It covers various forms of art, including public art, community art, collaborative art, site-specific art, and participatory art. The curriculum explores the history, processes, stages, strategies, and ethical considerations related to these art forms. Additionally, it examines their applications across disciplines such as sociology, history, environmental science, gender and media studies, and urban studies within social contexts.

Students will practically learn about the significance of Socially Engaged Art while actively participating in its development within the neighbourhood of the University, considering the rapid transformation of the village and its historical significance.

Eligibility

A candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Programme Duration

4 Months (September – December 2025)

Fee Structure

• Course Fee: Rs. 40,000/-
• Early bird discount: Rs. 25,000/- (Payment by 15^th August 2025)
• SAU Students Discount: Rs. 15,000/-

Admission Process

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can enroll in this course through the Admission Website of South Asian University.

Course Modules

1. Introduction to the course and brief on course plan.
2. History and chronology of art practices beyond studios, galleries, and museums from 1920 to 1970.
3. Public Art versus Art in the Public: Definition and examples.
4. Site-Specific Art and its linkages with the community and the public.
5. Introducing New Genre Public Art.
6. History of Community Art.
7. New Genre Public Art and community engagement in art.
8. How collaboration works in community-engaged art.
9. Social space and public space in the context of art.
10. Gender in public space and its reflections in socially engaged art.
11. Utilizing Social and Public Spaces in Performance Art.
12. Forms of Resistance Art: Street Art & Graffiti.
13. Wall paintings, public art, and the process of making.
14. Ethics in Collaborative, Participatory and Community Art.
15. The relationship between aesthetics and ethics in collaborative and participatory art.
16. Co-authoring and De-authoring: Questioning authorship in art making.
17. Role of an artist in socially engaged art.