Much of today's art is experiential and socially responsive, where embracing new technology and activism often exists alongside material explorations. For this introduction to contemporary art, students will address how art is created and why, the ways we respond to it, and the role art and artists play in global contexts. Students will explore key concepts from the last decade and will learn to evaluate art from many points of view (aesthetic, formal, historical, cultural) through readings, writings, discussions, experiential learning and art making. This course may be used for general education credit.