Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Course Description

Through readings and multimedia engagement, Wild Style: Hip Hop Aesthetics, explores the music, dance, and visual culture associated with the Hip Hop genre. This interdisciplinary course seeks an understanding of the subcultural tendencies that led to the creation of Hip Hop as well as the commercial tendencies that transformed it into a global cultural phenomenon. Students will gain an understanding of aesthetic philosophy as it relates to Hip Hop, African Diasporic/African American Music and Dance traditions, and the visual culture of graffiti, fashion, music videos, and films. This course will feature guest speakers from other Creative School departments and offer opportunities for off-campus field trips to experience interdisciplinary work in Indianapolis and surrounding counties.

Student Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify interconnections between different perspectives and be able to Explore implications of those connections
  • Communicate—both expression and comprehension—and collaborate with people from different outlooks, expertise, and backgrounds
  • Develop the skills to engage respectfully with others on challenging topics

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