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Class number:
3388
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Title: Visualizing Human Rights |
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Department: First Year Sem & Colloq |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: Yes |
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Grading Basis: Graded |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 15 |
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Current enrollment: 15 |
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Available seats: 0 |
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Start date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM, LIB - 103 |
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Instructor(s): Aldrete, Diana |
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Prerequisite(s): Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets FirstYr Seminar Requirement |
Course Description:
This first-year seminar explores the relationship between visual art and human rights across historical and contemporary contexts. Students will examine photography, film, painting, performance, street art, and digital media to understand how artists respond to issues such as violence, inequality, migration, and freedom of expression. Emphasis is placed on developing visual literacy skills—learning how to analyze, interpret, and question images—while engaging in discussion, writing, and critical reflection. The course also considers the ethical responsibilities involved in representing human rights, including both serious documentation of injustice and more accessible forms such as satire, and popular culture. No prior background in art or human rights is required. |