ART.-110 Art Appreciation

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
This course is a survey of materials, processes, interpretation, and history of art with a global perspective.  Students will gain an understanding of the formal art elements and principles of design, art practice, art media, and art history through lectures, videos, images, reading, writing, gallery/museum visits, and guest speakers.  Students will also develop an understanding of the creation of art as a process of critical thinking and problem solving, as well as how art relates to their lives. 

Course Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, you will be able to:

●       Identify a variety of historical and contemporary artists, artistic styles and media. 

●       Describe, understand, and interpret basic characteristics of artwork from major historical periods and world cultures.

●       Explain the societal role of visual arts in a variety of world cultures, within and across national contexts.

●       Explain the role of art as social commentary as well as the role of art in affecting social change.

●       Describe and utilize basic art vocabulary.

●       Describe different materials and methods used to create visual art.

●       Utilize different contexts and methods to analyze and interpret visual art.

●       Explain the process of the making of art as a form of human expression, as well as a process of critical thinking and problem solving.

●       Critique (describe, analyze, interpret, and judge) artwork you encounter.