ART-1030 - Introduction to Art Appreciation (A) (3)

Students are introduced to the fundamental elements of art. Sources of study include selective readings, slide lectures and discussion. The class explores the principles of design and the visual characteristics of art in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional format. The class learns to look at objects of art and, through an informed perspective, to appreciate the value such objects hold in society. The most important purpose of this course is for the student to further enhance an interest, appreciation, and understanding of the fundamental elements of style and aesthetic development in the visual arts. There is a great deal of required reading and at least one field trip to an area museum. This course satisfies the General Education Arts requirement.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Assess stylistic characteristics of the selected art.

CO2 - List terminology necessary to communicate in a scholarly appraisal of the works of art.

CO3 - Evaluate the aesthetic goals of the artists.

CO4 - Assess socio-historical reception for the works of art.

CO5 - Value the reception for particular art objects.

CO6 - Formulate interpretations to justify such receptions.