Course Description
Summary
Delights of Ephemera considers the significance of mass-produced materials in the context of art exhibitions and events. Readings, lectures, assignments and other activities cover topics including traditional and experimental forms of ephemera; ephemera collections; and the function of ephemera as historical document and work of art. The goal is for students to develop a sophisticated understanding of ephemera production methods and distribution strategies, including those that subvert institutional structures and give voice to marginalized groups. Over the term, students will design and produce five (5) ephemera prototypes, exploring formal and conceptual relationships and the different ways that a piece of ephemera can embody the content it represents.
