Using Student Artwork to Teach Gender & Sexuality

Abstract

In this final course project, students learn to apply sociological theories and concepts related to gender and sexuality to a visual art piece that they create. By challenging students to both create and interpret a piece of artwork, students are asked to apply sociological theories and concepts in an unconventional way, thus exercising their creative...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Sex and Gender

Resource Type(s):

Assignment

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Small

Usage Notes

Though I designed this as the final project for a gender and sexuality class, it could be adapted for other topics as well. It could also be adapted into a group project for larger classes. On the last day of class, I like to have students set up their artwork around the room art gallery-style and then allow students to explore the room. If your students...

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. 1. Demonstrate understanding of sociological theories and concepts related to gender and sexuality
2. 2. Apply sociological theories and concepts to the process of creative expression
3. 3. Translate sociology for a wider audience in a creative way

Goal Assessment(s):

1. 1. This goal can be assessed through the artwork explanation placard and the essay discussion that links theories and concepts to the artwork.
2. 2. This goal can be assessed by the production of the artwork and essay discussions of reasons behind making the art (class content that inspired the work), things learned, and/or essay discussion that uses theories and concepts to analyze the artwork.
3. 3. This goal can be assessed through the production of artwork based on themes from the course and the process of students sharing their art with others on the due date.