PSY B9805: Psych of the Arts at City College
3 credits · Spring 2027
Psych of the Arts (PSY B9805) at City College has 1 way to take it in Spring 2027. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Edward Vessel.
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About this course
What makes a face beautiful? How can a painting or music "move" us? What mental processes support creative inspiration, and why does it feel good to have a new idea? This course will explore the psychological and neural basis of aesthetic experiences and of creativity, both in the context of the arts and beyond. Through a combination of primary research papers, review articles and guest lectures, we will examine topics such whether beauty is a feature of the world or an internal feeling, what it means to be creative, what is known about the mental and neural processes that support creative production and aesthetic reception, and how an understanding of their psychology can be applied to improve health and well-being. Throughout the course, we will also consider how the tools of cognitive neuroscience can be adapted to study these deeply subjective, highly individual experiences.
Professors for PSY B9805 at City, Spring 2027
- Edward VesselChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 4.3 (4) · difficulty 4.0/5 · 75% would take again
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PSY B9805 sections, times and seats
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Questions about PSY B9805 at City
- Who teaches PSY B9805 at City in Spring 2027?
- Edward Vessel is listed for Spring 2027. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PSY B9805 at City hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 4.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PSY B9805 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.