University of Michigan
Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice
University of Michigan

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

Taught in English

Some content may not be translated

1,636 already enrolled

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Melanie Manos

Instructor: Melanie Manos

4.6

(49 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to describe the role of gender bias in historical public art and design and how it perpetuates cultural norms of gender inequity, such as "work"

Details to know

Assessments

2 quizzes

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder

There are 4 modules in this course

This week introduces you to the foundational skills for interpreting visual art. You’ll learn terms and concepts utilized to identify, describe, and classify art. In the process, you’ll gain vocabulary for discussing art disciplines and media, and learn how artists' motivations are key to understanding works of art - a great primer for unpacking the complexities of social justice art.

What's included

6 videos6 readings2 quizzes3 app items4 discussion prompts

This week you’ll view art projects that aim to increase the visibility of social justice issues and raise public consciousness, each in a remarkably distinct way. You’ll read about the role of research in art making, view some stretchy materials-based research - and be invited to try some material explorations right where you are! Lastly, you’ll utilize your new art vocabulary to analyze publicly displayed visual markers and monuments that march us into week 3.

What's included

6 videos7 readings2 app items5 discussion prompts

This week you’ll see artists utilizing visuals, actions and interventions to raise awareness of socially and structurally normalized gender bias, including a highly strategic, non-violent guerrilla offensive! You'll also return to historic monuments in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., to evaluate the value systems that these elevated cultural representatives convey, including a tacit but monumental perpetuation of gender bias and see a great hypocrisy unfolding between a Japanese artist arrested for distributing vagina figurines, while huge phallus sculptures are paraded annually at a traditional - and popular - public festival!

What's included

4 videos6 readings5 discussion prompts

What's included

5 videos8 readings1 app item5 discussion prompts

Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.8 (9 ratings)
Melanie Manos
University of Michigan
1 Course1,636 learners

Offered by

Recommended if you're interested in History

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

Showing 3 of 49

4.6

49 reviews

  • 5 stars

    68.62%

  • 4 stars

    19.60%

  • 3 stars

    9.80%

  • 2 stars

    1.96%

  • 1 star

    0%

EM
5

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023

MD
5

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

HL
4

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2023

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions