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In the Global Studio
Creativity and Community in a
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Kelly Cannon
MoMA, New York

2.
8 MOOCs:
3 for teachers
5 for general
audience
Free or $49 certificate
5K-200K enrolled
learners in
each course

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In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting
Willem de Kooning
Yayoi Kusama
Agnes Martin
Barnett Newman
Jackson Pollock
Ad Reinhardt
Mark Rothko
Introduces learners to the materials and techniques of seven artists through weekly
demonstration videos, close looking at works in MoMA’s collection, audio slideshows,
and other resources. Learners are invited to use the artists’ works as points of departure
for making and sharing their own artworks in the discussion forums.

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Since March 2017 launch:

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In the Studio: Cubism Live Q&A with Corey D’Augustine
Activations with MoMA’s YouTube Channel
New demonstration videos and Live Q&As are released on MoMA’s YouTube channel and
shared with learners in the course. In the Studio was the most viewed playlist on MoMA’s
YouTube channel in 2017

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Discussion Forums

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In the Studio: Art by MoMA’s Online Community
Exhibition at MoMA, January 2018
3 week open call
500 submissions
All were included and
displayed in
slideshows at the
Museum

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In the Studio: Art by MoMA’s Online Community
Exhibition at MoMA, January 2018

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“I'm really happy that my image will be included in the exhibition.
It's a very empowering thing for the new year.” Magda, Poland
“I really enjoyed the course and made good contacts with artists
overseas who still keep in touch via Facebook.” Nigel, Australia
“[The courses] are an opportunity for people like me to develop our art
horizons, ask new and bold questions to ourselves and grow as human
beings.” I.C.
“I can't thank you enough for this course. It has completely altered the
way I view this kind of art. Corey was absolutely inspiring. It is also so
good for America's image worldwide of generosity, especially now.”
Philippa, Australia

10.
Museum-based MOOCs can fuel creativity,
empower participants, and build community
96% of learners said they benefited from taking one of MoMA MOOCs by:
Being inspired ◆ Improving critical thinking skills ◆
Improving or learning new art-making skills
Successful strategies:
◆ Share artists’ ideas and processes.
◆ Encourage learners to share their own creations, experiences and responses,
to foster constructive dialogue and debate.
◆ Collaborate on content development across platforms, including YouTube
and exhibition audio guides, from course creation through regular activations.

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mo.ma/painting
Thank you!
@cellykannon