Let's Talk Titles

GR - Graduate

In this course students will examine, interpret, and create titles for artistic works. After surveying titles over multiple artistic disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, theater, film, fiction and non-fiction literature, poetry, and other forms, students will individually and in group workshops, create titles for works in their discipline as well as other disciplines. Readings will include artists' insights into their titlemaking process, writings exploring concepts and themes, and critiques and analysis of artworks. Discussions will include interpretations of titles and how they can shift meaning and perception of the underlying artwork and also create public interest in the piece. By the end of the course, students should feel more comfortable with creating titles for their own projects.