MCS 163: Special Topics in Art Criticism and Theory

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 340

Prerequisites: ART 006/MCS 006 and ART 160 with grades of “C” or better or consent of instructor

Description: Advanced topics in contemporary art theory and criticism. Examines the reception, analysis, and theoretical underpinning of works of art in relation to contemporary and historical issues in the visual arts. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units. Cross-listed with ART 161. Fulfills the Humanities requirement for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: ART 161 / MCS 163
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 29/30 29/30
2023-24 30/30 30/30
2022-23 30/30 30/30
2021-22 25/25 25/25
2020-21 20/20 34/33 54/53
2019-20 41/63 29/30 70/93
2016-17  8/15  8/15