This interdisciplinary rotating topics course explores creative practice across the breadth of disciplines offered at Columbia College Chicago and the myriad ways in which artists engage with issues of power, privilege, and justice through their work. Students will research and discuss social justice issues and artists’ creative interventions, as well as how these events are shared and communicated with others. Through this engagement with artistic cultures, communities, and histories, students will respond by creating their own new creative work, analysis, and commentary.
Section 01: LGBTQ+ Social Health Equality
Taught by Derick D. Jones Jr. (Science and Mathematics Department)
Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Room 618-LL01
May 28 - June 29, 2024
Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
In this course, we will delve into the dynamic interplay between social and healthcare practices in the 21st century, specifically focusing on their impact on marginalized creatives, with an emphasis on the Chicago community. Through interdisciplinary exploration, we will analyze the intersection of science, gender, and art in shaping societal narratives, and critically examine the effects of illicit pharmaceuticals on marginalized groups, including queer, womxn, and BIPOC communities. Exploring historical contexts, students will gain insight into pharmaceutical integration and the broader implications of the 'war on drugs'. During Pride Month we will engage in community immersion activities, documenting overlooked experiences and histories within the LGBTQ+ community. The course will culminate in a collaborative project to develop an educational website advocating for healthcare equality and social justice.