ART& 100 - Art Appreciation

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
An introduction to the history, vocabulary, purposes, themes, styles, methods, and materials of art. Formerly: ART 100.
Course Outcomes:

Explain and apply major terms, vocabulary, methods, concepts, and theories relevant to art of different cultures and time periods.
Identify a variety of art media and artistic choices.
Differentiate purposes and functions of art and artists in history.
Recognize a variety of themes and styles in art.
Demonstrate ethical and responsible use of media and information.

Course Topics:

Art vocabulary - includes the elements of line, shape, value, color, texture, space, and scale; and the principles of contrast, variety, repetition, balance, unity, and proportion
Art media - drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, performance, installation, architecture, etc.
Ethical and responsible use of media and information
Application of art vocabulary to historical and contemporary artworks
Themes in art such as survival, religion/spirituality, human representation, politics, science, social justice, etc.
Artistic choices and their relationship to the viewer

Course Attribute(s): Humanities