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Special Problems in Visual Arts — Autism Studio
Instructor: Wendy Jacob
Office: N51-338
Telephone:617-258-0657
wjacob@mit.edu
Units: 2-4-6
Level: U, H
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor required
In the United States, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders have risen to one in every 150 children. Autism Studio will explore imaginative responses to the autistic experience. It will encourage open-ended exploration and research of the development, sociology and psychology of autism, in the context of issues of place and self in contemporary art.
Creative production is central to the course. The class will be organized around a series of studio exercises, and culminate with individual final projects. Instruction will be provided in various fabrication processes.
Students of varied backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. The course is limited to 15 students (permission of the instructor required).
