ART 161: Special Topics in Art Criticism and Theory

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Units: 4

Hours: Seminar, 3 hours; activity, 3 hours

Catalog page 124

Prerequisites: MCS 001 with a grade of C- or better or ART 160 with a grade of C- or better; restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior; 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-listing: Cross-listed with MCS 163.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.
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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