Indicative Reading for those looking for more planning and policy information
P Roberts and H Sykes (eds.), 2000, Urban Regeneration: a Handbook, London: Sage.
DETR, 2000, Our Towns and Cities: the future. Delivering Urban Renaissance, London: The Stationery Office. This is the Government’s Urban White Paper, which details current urban policy focus.
Gaunt C, Gudnadottir E and Waring L, 2009, Handy Guide to England’s Planning System, Urban Forum, with Planning Aid. www.urbanforum.org.uk
Hutton, T.A. 2006 Spatiality, Built Form, and Creative Industry Development in the Inner City. Environment and Planning, A, 38, 1819-1841.
Oatley N (ed.), 1998, Cities, Economic Competition and Urban Policy, London: Paul Chapman. Esp. chapters 1 and 2 by Nick Oatley.
Sullivan H and C Skelcher, 2002, Working Across Boundaries: Collaboration in public services, Basingstoke: Palgrave. Good and recent overview of issues of partnership and collaboration across sectors.
Social Exclusion Unit, 2001, A New Commitment to Neighbourhood Renewal: National Strategy Action Plan, London: Social Exclusion Unit - Cabinet Office. The official policy on social exclusion and neighbourhood renewal.
Leach R and J Percy-Smith, 2001, Local Governance in Britain, Basingstoke: Palgrave. Overview of changes in the way local government works.
Course Outline 2009
Note: Read articles before the session. These articles will be reviewed in class and you will be expected to participate in the discussion.
Session I Introduction (Oct. 1) CC & RM
o current debates and recent projects
Reading:
C. Landry, The Art of Regeneration: Urban Renewal through Cultural Activity
Cameron & Rebecca
Session II History of Urban Planning and Policy Making in Relation to Urban Renewal and Arts Management (October 8) CC & RM
o development of urban planning and policy and its history in the 20th century
Reading:
Le Corbusier, A Contemporary City from ‘The City of Tomorrow and its Planning’
R. Freestone and C. Gibbon, City Planning and the Cultural Economy
Sarah Al-Hamad, Violet Koska, Ifiyenia Kolla
Session III Socially Engaged Practice (Oct 15) CC
o interrogating socially engaged practice: what does it mean to work with community? why participate? who is this work for?
Reading:
M. J. Jacob, An Unfashionable Audience
Claire Bishop, The Social Turn: Collaboration and Its Discontents
Ciara Mahon, Anna Masters
Session IV The Role of Evaluation and Identifying Stakeholders
(October 22) CC & guest speaker
o who are the stakeholders? impact of government policy; role of the artist; evaluation
o 1 hour to meet and discuss Artist Presentation
o 1 paragraph outline of topic / project for essay or presentation due in class
Reading:
G. Evans, Measure for Measure: Evaluating Culture’s Contribution to Regeneration
H. Senie, Responsible Criticism: Evaluating Public Art
Helen Weston, Ria Kirby, David Waterson
Session V Other Voices in the City (October 29) CC
STP&A conference –
o diversities of the city, social exclusion and their relationship to regeneration and arts management
o 1 hour to workshop final project presentation; those writing an essay can use this time to consult with Cameron.
Reading:
J. Rendell, Public Art: Between Public and Private
P. Goodwin, Re-visioning Black Urbanism e-book series also downloadable from:
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/cucr/research/eBook.php
Jenny King, Loni Booker
READING WEEK NOVEMBER 2 – 7 (no class Nov. 5)
Session VI The Currency of Creativity: the Rise of Regeneration and the Post-Industrial City (November 12) RM
o the impact of the post-industrial economy and its relationship to regeneration; new directions in thinking
Reading:
S. Hall, Divided City: the Crisis of London
T. Fleming, Re-tooling the Creative Economy: New directions in creative regeneration. In T. Dowmunt et al [eds] ‘Inclusion Through Media’ (Goldsmiths and Hi8us Productions, 2007)
Sarra Al-Sharqi, Iain Graham
Session VII Public Art and Public Space (November 19) CC
o current issues and concerns in public art and its impact on the construction of public space
o 1 hr to workshop final essay or presentation; this is a chance to talk about your topic to the class, get feedback and address issues that may be concerning you.
Reading:
R. Deutsche, Uneven Development: Public Art in New York City
Case Study: Barking Town Centre Artscape, Angela Kingston, 2006 for Publicartonline; not in reader but downloadable from:
http://www.publicartonline.org.uk/case/barking/description.php
Colleen Patterson, Nadya Chuprina
Session VIII Sustainability in Practice: The Artist’s Voice (November 26) RM
o political activism through artistic practice in the environment
o Class assignment: Artist Presentation
No Reading
Session IX Art, Tourism and the City (December 3)
o the role of culture and creativity in promoting tourism in cities
o 1 hr to workshop final essay or presentation
Reading:
M. K. Smith, Cultural Tourism and Urban Regeneration
J. Urry, The Tourist Gaze
Tracy Nguyen, Jessi Kroeber
Session X Final Presentations (December 10)
Interesting article
you may have already clocked this, but just in case:
Guardian 18.02.08 - The New Embraceable Britain. Jonathan Jones on public art.
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/visualart/story/0,,2257616,00.html
Guardian 18.02.08 - The New Embraceable Britain. Jonathan Jones on public art.
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/visualart/story/0,,2257616,00.html
Student assignments
1. Group Project Brief
Developing an Arts & Urban Renewal Programme
This group project is to develop an arts project, event or educational programme for a specific urban area or community. This project is to be primarily designed for a regeneration environment. This project is an opportunity to completely design a programme from concept to (near) completion. You may work in groups of two or three people maximum.
Issues to Consider –
Rationale for the programme
Motivation for the project
Potential impact (both pro and con)
Structure -- Physical design of project (include examples, models, images – these can be from similar projects)
schedule of performances / exhibitions
educational programmes
events
Audience
target audience(s)
territory
Partnerships & Engagement
staffing
board / trustees
advisors
collaborators
Finances
potential funding sources (relevant to type of programme)
programme fees
range of operating budget (not exact figures but categories of incomes and expenditures)
Evaluation Methods
Format of Presentation
15 minute presentation (timed) followed by 10 minutes Q&A
All team members must present some aspect of the project
PowerPoint must be used as the main structure for the presentation
Other elements may be used to accompany PowerPoint (video, models, etc.)
The presentation should be scripted (but remember audience contact)
A copy of the script/notes, bibliography, project outline and the PowerPoint slides printed out for presentation is required at the time of your presentation.
If you like you can post information, images and links to your own project proposals here and on the Manifesto of Possibilities website.
2. Individual Assignment
Across the fields of urban renewal and arts management, there are a number of topics and issues that are at the forefront of current debate. Such topics include cultural diversity, government funding, economic exclusion, sustainability, and cultural institutions in transition, to name just a few. You are to identify one issue to present in a 3,000 word essay. In order to complete the essay, you will need to:
• Research the current debate on your selected topic. Use concrete examples and compare different viewpoints.
• Identify an arts organisation (artist, group – as appropriate to your topic) you feel can provide you with insight into your chosen research topic for your essay.
• Interview staff members, volunteers, etc., at your selected arts organisation/group about your research topic.
• Review and interpret relevant literature.
You will be assessed on the quality of you research, your ability to convey your understanding of the topic, your use of an institution (artist, group, etc.) as a case-study, your critical engagement with the material and your recommendations. Your essay must include a bibliography and any relevant material on your institution / artists (booklets, webpage materials, images, etc.). See the MA handbook guidelines for writing a critical essay and the Harvard standard for citing references and bibliography format.
Topic choice must be submitted in class and approved by tutors.
Deadline for written work 8th January 2009
5pm to Arts Management Office
Developing an Arts & Urban Renewal Programme
This group project is to develop an arts project, event or educational programme for a specific urban area or community. This project is to be primarily designed for a regeneration environment. This project is an opportunity to completely design a programme from concept to (near) completion. You may work in groups of two or three people maximum.
Issues to Consider –
Rationale for the programme
Motivation for the project
Potential impact (both pro and con)
Structure -- Physical design of project (include examples, models, images – these can be from similar projects)
schedule of performances / exhibitions
educational programmes
events
Audience
target audience(s)
territory
Partnerships & Engagement
staffing
board / trustees
advisors
collaborators
Finances
potential funding sources (relevant to type of programme)
programme fees
range of operating budget (not exact figures but categories of incomes and expenditures)
Evaluation Methods
Format of Presentation
15 minute presentation (timed) followed by 10 minutes Q&A
All team members must present some aspect of the project
PowerPoint must be used as the main structure for the presentation
Other elements may be used to accompany PowerPoint (video, models, etc.)
The presentation should be scripted (but remember audience contact)
A copy of the script/notes, bibliography, project outline and the PowerPoint slides printed out for presentation is required at the time of your presentation.
If you like you can post information, images and links to your own project proposals here and on the Manifesto of Possibilities website.
2. Individual Assignment
Across the fields of urban renewal and arts management, there are a number of topics and issues that are at the forefront of current debate. Such topics include cultural diversity, government funding, economic exclusion, sustainability, and cultural institutions in transition, to name just a few. You are to identify one issue to present in a 3,000 word essay. In order to complete the essay, you will need to:
• Research the current debate on your selected topic. Use concrete examples and compare different viewpoints.
• Identify an arts organisation (artist, group – as appropriate to your topic) you feel can provide you with insight into your chosen research topic for your essay.
• Interview staff members, volunteers, etc., at your selected arts organisation/group about your research topic.
• Review and interpret relevant literature.
You will be assessed on the quality of you research, your ability to convey your understanding of the topic, your use of an institution (artist, group, etc.) as a case-study, your critical engagement with the material and your recommendations. Your essay must include a bibliography and any relevant material on your institution / artists (booklets, webpage materials, images, etc.). See the MA handbook guidelines for writing a critical essay and the Harvard standard for citing references and bibliography format.
Topic choice must be submitted in class and approved by tutors.
Deadline for written work 8th January 2009
5pm to Arts Management Office
Bibliography
Most of these articles can be found online, click on the references below to download the full text.
Bostic, R., & Martin, R., 2003. "Black Homeowners as a Gentrifying Force? Neighbourhood Dynamics in the Context of Minority Home-ownership". Urban Studies, 40:12.
Bridgwood A., 2002. "Social inclusion: policy and research in the arts", London: Arts Council of England.
Butler, T., 2003. "Living in the Bubble: Gentrification and its ‘Others’ in North London" Urban Studies, 40:12.
Comedia, 2002. "Releasing the cultural potential of our core cities". Stroud: Comedia.
Davis, S., 1999. "Space Jam. Media Conglomerates Build the Entertainment City". European Journal of Communication Copyright, 14:4, pp. 435–459.
DCMS, 2000. "Creating Opportunities Guidance for Local Authorities in England on Local Cultural Strategies". London: DCMS.
Williams, K., & Green, S., 2001. "Literature review of public space and local environments". London: Department for Transport.
Dumpor, A, et al., 2005. "The Art of Identity" Counterpoint, British Council.
Dwyer, C., & Frankel, S., 2002. "Policy Partners. Making the Case for State investments in Culture". Canada: The Pew Charitable Trusts, Center for Arts and Culture.
Evans, G., 2001. “Cultural planning : an urban renaissance?”. London; New York: Routledge.
Field, Y., & Harrow, M., 2001. "Routes across Diversity. A report on London Arts’ 'Refugees and the Arts' Initiative".
Flemming, T., ed., "The role of the creative industries in local and regional development". Government Office for Yorkshire and Humber and the Forum on Creative Industries.
Gould, H., 1999. "A creative route to rights. The role of arts and creative media in human rights. A research report for the British Council". London The British Council.
Green, N., 1980. “The space of change: Artists in the East End 1968 – 1980”. Rising East, 3:2, p.20 - 37.
Hamnett, C., 2003. "Gentrification and the Middle-class Remaking of Inner London, 1961–2001". Urban Studies, 40:12.
Jermyn H., 2001. "The Arts and Social Exclusion: a review prepared for the Arts Council of England".
Landry, C, et al., 1996. "The Art of Regeneration. Urban Renewal Through Cultural Activity". Stroud: Comedia.
Landry, C., 2006. “Culture at the Heart of Transformation. The Role of Culture in Social and Economic Development: Lessons Learnt from the Swiss Cultural Programme”. Stroud: Comedia.
Martin, G., 2005. "Narratives Great and Small: Neighbourhood. Change, Place and Identity in Notting Hill". International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 29, p.67-88.
Matarasso, F. 1999. "Towards a Local Culture Index; Measuring the cultural vitality of communities". Stroud: Comedia.
Matarasso, F., 1996. "DEFINING VALUES; Evaluating arts programmes". Stroud: Comedia.
McRobbie, A., 2002. "Clubs to Companies: Notes on the decline of political cultre in speeded up creative worlds". Cultural Studies, 14:4.
Mitchell, D. 1995. "The end of public space? People’s Park, Definitions of the public and Democracy". Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 85:1.
O’Connor, J., 1999. "The Definition of ‘Cultural Industries".
O'Connor, J. "Cultural industries and the city : innovation, creativity and competitiveness"
Phillips, D., 2003. "Social Cohesion, Social Exclusion and Social Quality". ESPAnet Conference, Copenhagen.
Raimes, A. and Ryan, A., 2000. "Regeneration and the Premises Crisis: Finding the Space for Art". Paper for conference at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London.
Sen, A., 2000. "Culture and development". World Bank Tokyo meeting.
Shaw, S & MacLeod, N., 2000. “Creativity and Conflict: Cultural Tourism in London's City Fringe”. Tourism, Culture and Communication, 2:3.
Urban Affairs & Patteeuw, V. eds., 2002. “City branding : image building & building images”. Rotterdam: NAi.
Walker, C., 2002. "Arts & Culture: Community Connections". Washington: Urban Institute.
Walker, C., Scott-Melnyk, S. & Sherwood, K., 2002. "Reggae to Rachmaninoff: How and Why People Participate in Arts and Culture." Urban Institute November 2002.
Wood, P., 1999. "Cultural Industries and the City: Policy issues for the Cultural Industries at the local level". Keynote speech to the Cultural Industries and the City Conference, Manchester Metropolitan University,13 – 14 December 1999.
Zukin, S., 1982. “Loft living: culture and capital in urban change”. Baltimore; London: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Zukin, S., 1995. “The cultures of cities”. Cambridge, MA; Oxford: Blackwell.
Zukin, S., 2004. "Dialogue on urban cultures: globalization and culture in an urbanizing world".
Bostic, R., & Martin, R., 2003. "Black Homeowners as a Gentrifying Force? Neighbourhood Dynamics in the Context of Minority Home-ownership". Urban Studies, 40:12.
Bridgwood A., 2002. "Social inclusion: policy and research in the arts", London: Arts Council of England.
Butler, T., 2003. "Living in the Bubble: Gentrification and its ‘Others’ in North London" Urban Studies, 40:12.
Comedia, 2002. "Releasing the cultural potential of our core cities". Stroud: Comedia.
Davis, S., 1999. "Space Jam. Media Conglomerates Build the Entertainment City". European Journal of Communication Copyright, 14:4, pp. 435–459.
DCMS, 2000. "Creating Opportunities Guidance for Local Authorities in England on Local Cultural Strategies". London: DCMS.
Williams, K., & Green, S., 2001. "Literature review of public space and local environments". London: Department for Transport.
Dumpor, A, et al., 2005. "The Art of Identity" Counterpoint, British Council.
Dwyer, C., & Frankel, S., 2002. "Policy Partners. Making the Case for State investments in Culture". Canada: The Pew Charitable Trusts, Center for Arts and Culture.
Evans, G., 2001. “Cultural planning : an urban renaissance?”. London; New York: Routledge.
Field, Y., & Harrow, M., 2001. "Routes across Diversity. A report on London Arts’ 'Refugees and the Arts' Initiative".
Flemming, T., ed., "The role of the creative industries in local and regional development". Government Office for Yorkshire and Humber and the Forum on Creative Industries.
Gould, H., 1999. "A creative route to rights. The role of arts and creative media in human rights. A research report for the British Council". London The British Council.
Green, N., 1980. “The space of change: Artists in the East End 1968 – 1980”. Rising East, 3:2, p.20 - 37.
Hamnett, C., 2003. "Gentrification and the Middle-class Remaking of Inner London, 1961–2001". Urban Studies, 40:12.
Jermyn H., 2001. "The Arts and Social Exclusion: a review prepared for the Arts Council of England".
Landry, C, et al., 1996. "The Art of Regeneration. Urban Renewal Through Cultural Activity". Stroud: Comedia.
Landry, C., 2006. “Culture at the Heart of Transformation. The Role of Culture in Social and Economic Development: Lessons Learnt from the Swiss Cultural Programme”. Stroud: Comedia.
Martin, G., 2005. "Narratives Great and Small: Neighbourhood. Change, Place and Identity in Notting Hill". International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 29, p.67-88.
Matarasso, F. 1999. "Towards a Local Culture Index; Measuring the cultural vitality of communities". Stroud: Comedia.
Matarasso, F., 1996. "DEFINING VALUES; Evaluating arts programmes". Stroud: Comedia.
McRobbie, A., 2002. "Clubs to Companies: Notes on the decline of political cultre in speeded up creative worlds". Cultural Studies, 14:4.
Mitchell, D. 1995. "The end of public space? People’s Park, Definitions of the public and Democracy". Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 85:1.
O’Connor, J., 1999. "The Definition of ‘Cultural Industries".
O'Connor, J. "Cultural industries and the city : innovation, creativity and competitiveness"
Phillips, D., 2003. "Social Cohesion, Social Exclusion and Social Quality". ESPAnet Conference, Copenhagen.
Raimes, A. and Ryan, A., 2000. "Regeneration and the Premises Crisis: Finding the Space for Art". Paper for conference at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London.
Sen, A., 2000. "Culture and development". World Bank Tokyo meeting.
Shaw, S & MacLeod, N., 2000. “Creativity and Conflict: Cultural Tourism in London's City Fringe”. Tourism, Culture and Communication, 2:3.
Urban Affairs & Patteeuw, V. eds., 2002. “City branding : image building & building images”. Rotterdam: NAi.
Walker, C., 2002. "Arts & Culture: Community Connections". Washington: Urban Institute.
Walker, C., Scott-Melnyk, S. & Sherwood, K., 2002. "Reggae to Rachmaninoff: How and Why People Participate in Arts and Culture." Urban Institute November 2002.
Wood, P., 1999. "Cultural Industries and the City: Policy issues for the Cultural Industries at the local level". Keynote speech to the Cultural Industries and the City Conference, Manchester Metropolitan University,13 – 14 December 1999.
Zukin, S., 1982. “Loft living: culture and capital in urban change”. Baltimore; London: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Zukin, S., 1995. “The cultures of cities”. Cambridge, MA; Oxford: Blackwell.
Zukin, S., 2004. "Dialogue on urban cultures: globalization and culture in an urbanizing world".
Course outline
Arts Management & Urban Renewal
This module explores both the theory and practice of effective arts management through community arts development within the context of urban renewal. Incorporating an interdisciplinary focus across arts management and urban regeneration we will explore national policy, requirements and opportunities for community engagement, and unpack some of the barriers for community involvement in arts projects involved in urban renewal.
Note: Read articles before the session. These articles will be reviewed in class and you will be expected to participate in the discussion.
Session I Introduction (Oct. 1) CC & RM
o current debates and recent projects
Reading:
C. Landry, The Art of Regeneration: Urban Renewal through Cultural Activity
Session II History of Urban Planning and Policy Making in Relation to Urban Renewal and Arts Management (October 8) CC & RM
o development of urban planning and policy and its history in the 20th century
Reading:
Le Corbusier, A Contemporary City from ‘The City of Tomorrow and its Planning’
R. Freestone and C. Gibbon, City Planning and the Cultural Economy
Session III Socially Engaged Practice (Oct 15) CC
o interrogating socially engaged practice: what does it mean to work with community? why participate? who is this work for?
Reading:
M. J. Jacob, An Unfashionable Audience
Claire Bishop, The Social Turn: Collaboration and Its Discontents
Session IV The Role of Evaluation and Identifying Stakeholders
(October 22) CC & guest speaker
o who are the stakeholders? impact of government policy; role of the artist; evaluation
o 1 hour to meet and discuss Artist Presentation
o 1 paragraph outline of topic / project for essay or presentation due in class
Reading:
G. Evans, Measure for Measure: Evaluating Culture’s Contribution to Regeneration
H. Senie, Responsible Criticism: Evaluating Public Art
Session V Other Voices in the City (October 29) CC
STP&A conference –
o diversities of the city, social exclusion and their relationship to regeneration and arts management
o 1 hour to workshop final project presentation; those writing an essay can use this time to consult with Cameron.
Reading:
J. Rendell, Public Art: Between Public and Private
P. Goodwin, Re-visioning Black Urbanism e-book series also downloadable from:
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/cucr/research/eBook.php
READING WEEK NOVEMBER 2 – 7 (no class Nov. 5)
Session VI The Currency of Creativity: the Rise of Regeneration and the Post-Industrial City (November 12) RM
o the impact of the post-industrial economy and its relationship to regeneration; new directions in thinking
Reading:
S. Hall, Divided City: the Crisis of London
T. Fleming, Re-tooling the Creative Economy: New directions in creative regeneration. In T. Dowmunt et al [eds] ‘Inclusion Through Media’ (Goldsmiths and Hi8us Productions, 2007)
Session VII Public Art and Public Space (November 19) CC
o current issues and concerns in public art and its impact on the construction of public space
o 1 hr to workshop final essay or presentation; this is a chance to talk about your topic to the class, get feedback and address issues that may be concerning you.
Reading:
R. Deutsche, Uneven Development: Public Art in New York City
Case Study: Barking Town Centre Artscape, Angela Kingston, 2006 for Publicartonline; not in reader but downloadable from:
http://www.publicartonline.org.uk/case/barking/description.php
Session VIII Sustainability in Practice: The Artist’s Voice (November 26) RM
o political activism through artistic practice in the environment
o Class assignment: Artist Presentation
No Reading
Session IX Art, Tourism and the City (December 3)
o the role of culture and creativity in promoting tourism in cities
o 1 hr to workshop final essay or presentation
Reading:
M. K. Smith, Cultural Tourism and Urban Regeneration
J. Urry, The Tourist Gaze
Session X Final Presentations (December 10)
This module explores both the theory and practice of effective arts management through community arts development within the context of urban renewal. Incorporating an interdisciplinary focus across arts management and urban regeneration we will explore national policy, requirements and opportunities for community engagement, and unpack some of the barriers for community involvement in arts projects involved in urban renewal.
Note: Read articles before the session. These articles will be reviewed in class and you will be expected to participate in the discussion.
Session I Introduction (Oct. 1) CC & RM
o current debates and recent projects
Reading:
C. Landry, The Art of Regeneration: Urban Renewal through Cultural Activity
Session II History of Urban Planning and Policy Making in Relation to Urban Renewal and Arts Management (October 8) CC & RM
o development of urban planning and policy and its history in the 20th century
Reading:
Le Corbusier, A Contemporary City from ‘The City of Tomorrow and its Planning’
R. Freestone and C. Gibbon, City Planning and the Cultural Economy
Session III Socially Engaged Practice (Oct 15) CC
o interrogating socially engaged practice: what does it mean to work with community? why participate? who is this work for?
Reading:
M. J. Jacob, An Unfashionable Audience
Claire Bishop, The Social Turn: Collaboration and Its Discontents
Session IV The Role of Evaluation and Identifying Stakeholders
(October 22) CC & guest speaker
o who are the stakeholders? impact of government policy; role of the artist; evaluation
o 1 hour to meet and discuss Artist Presentation
o 1 paragraph outline of topic / project for essay or presentation due in class
Reading:
G. Evans, Measure for Measure: Evaluating Culture’s Contribution to Regeneration
H. Senie, Responsible Criticism: Evaluating Public Art
Session V Other Voices in the City (October 29) CC
STP&A conference –
o diversities of the city, social exclusion and their relationship to regeneration and arts management
o 1 hour to workshop final project presentation; those writing an essay can use this time to consult with Cameron.
Reading:
J. Rendell, Public Art: Between Public and Private
P. Goodwin, Re-visioning Black Urbanism e-book series also downloadable from:
http://www.goldsmiths.ac.uk/cucr/research/eBook.php
READING WEEK NOVEMBER 2 – 7 (no class Nov. 5)
Session VI The Currency of Creativity: the Rise of Regeneration and the Post-Industrial City (November 12) RM
o the impact of the post-industrial economy and its relationship to regeneration; new directions in thinking
Reading:
S. Hall, Divided City: the Crisis of London
T. Fleming, Re-tooling the Creative Economy: New directions in creative regeneration. In T. Dowmunt et al [eds] ‘Inclusion Through Media’ (Goldsmiths and Hi8us Productions, 2007)
Session VII Public Art and Public Space (November 19) CC
o current issues and concerns in public art and its impact on the construction of public space
o 1 hr to workshop final essay or presentation; this is a chance to talk about your topic to the class, get feedback and address issues that may be concerning you.
Reading:
R. Deutsche, Uneven Development: Public Art in New York City
Case Study: Barking Town Centre Artscape, Angela Kingston, 2006 for Publicartonline; not in reader but downloadable from:
http://www.publicartonline.org.uk/case/barking/description.php
Session VIII Sustainability in Practice: The Artist’s Voice (November 26) RM
o political activism through artistic practice in the environment
o Class assignment: Artist Presentation
No Reading
Session IX Art, Tourism and the City (December 3)
o the role of culture and creativity in promoting tourism in cities
o 1 hr to workshop final essay or presentation
Reading:
M. K. Smith, Cultural Tourism and Urban Regeneration
J. Urry, The Tourist Gaze
Session X Final Presentations (December 10)
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