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Center for
the Arts in Society Student Affiliates (CASSA)
The Center for the Arts in Society bridges two Carnegie Mellon colleges:
Its three main agendas are:
- curricular innovation
- events and visiting scholars to reflect new inquiries into the role of the arts in societies
- support of interdisciplinary research among faculty, students, and the non-academic community
There are many opportunities for students at Carnegie Mellon to get involved with the Center. These include:
- curriculum
- presenting individual or group projects
- participating in community projects
In addition, the Center houses an array of materials for students to utilize on the research of Center members, alumni working in interdisciplinary fields, and interdisciplinary internships.
Curriculum
The Center has a minor, Arts in Society (AIS), which offers students the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and practice across traditional institutional boundaries at the University. A Critical History of the Arts curriculum is in its second year and it has become a foundation for all College of Fine Arts students as well as interdisciplinary students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Undergraduate Presentations
The Center hosts an annual end-of-the year showcase for undergraduate work called the Center for the Arts in Society Undergraduate Presentations. This is a good opportunity for undergraduates to practice presenting their own work to an academic audience, whether they are underclassmen or preparing to graduate. Format for the presentations is open and can include traditional or more creative methods such as:
- power-point presentations
- lectures
- readings
- films
- visual imagery
- audio
- live performance
Community Projects
The Center conducts community projects that represent and embody different strategies for examining arts in society. These projects are the result of discussion and consensus among Center members, and involve collaboration across fields, partnerships with community organizations, and consultations with local arts and cultural organizations.
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