Hip Hop: Skill, Style, Science
Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: The Arts
CRN: 18188
Credits: 4
This course explores Hip Hop aesthetics, techniques, and history by focusing on the artistic Elements of the Culture: DJing, Breaking, MCing, Graffiti, Beatmaking, Beatboxing, and archiving. We study the pre-history, genesis, evolution, and diaspora of Hip Hop, and identify pioneering contributors, foundational skills, and ethical concerns of each Element. We lead with inquiry oriented towards discovery, storytelling, and understanding/challenging how narratives become institutionalized. Other topics include politics, issues of authenticity, and critical consciousness across eras and Elements. The course provides opportunities for performance, composition, and collaboration, with The Cypher as a centerpiece.
College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)
Department: The Arts (ART)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 18
Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 10:30am EDT 3/15/2025