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ART 210APractice-Based Research Group: Sites

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

The first in the required core course sequence taken by students in the first year of the environmental art and social practice M.F.A. The sequence offers students a graduated learning opportunity to engage in practice-based research in the field. The concept of practice-based research involves "an original investigation undertaken in order to gain new knowledge partly by means of practice and the outcomes of that practice." (Sydney) In this site-specific course, students apply research to site work and art practice.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Field Studies
Fri 9:30am–2:30pm
Elena Baskin Arts P108K. KarlicOpen 4/6

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Field Studies
Fri 11:00am–4:00pm
Elena Baskin Arts P108J. Mascarenhas Menna BarretoOpen 5/10

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Karolina Karlic4.7 / 54.0 / 5100%3

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