Course Title: ART100 Art Appreciation
Term: Fall, January and Spring
Course Description
GEP, Elective credit. As an Introduction to the visual arts, this class introduces the student to the major art movements and artists. Lecture and discussion on the materials, forms, and processes of art with the aim of giving insight into the functions and content of art objects. (offered January and summer terms)
Course Learning Objectives
To provide educational lectures, readings, discussions and integrative experiences so that students will:
1. Be able to analyze and evaluate in written form a work of art, using correct visual vocabulary.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and materials used by artists.
3. Be acquainted with the practice of collecting art, selling art in a gallery, and exhibiting in a museum.
4. Develop a more extensive vocabulary in order to read, comprehend, and discuss art.
5. Demonstrate a general knowledge of major periods of art.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate general knowledge of how to look and think about art through written museum assignment.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of art making and materials by passing the exams.
3. Exhibit knowledge of the art market and professions in an exam essay.
4. Demonstrate ability to use visual vocabulary through written essays and exams.
5. Demonstrate recognition of major works of art and their artists by successfully completing the exams.
ZINES: Your own publication
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Choose an artist, art movement, medium, art career, or larger theme from art. Next, research for relevant and accurate information from lectures and other sources (info. On Canvas) so that your Zine contains authentic information.
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Zine must be at least six pages iin length, and no smaller than 4x6 inches, but can be larger as well.
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Creativity must be employed. Although, drawing and painting is not a requirement, I am not grading you for your artistic skills since this is an Art Appreciation class, so if you would like to include those techniques, feel free!
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Neatness and craftsmanship of overall design (Zine is on time as well)
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Zine contains authentic information and represents your chosen subject well.
*You can utilize a digital platform to help you create this, but everyone must create a hard copy.
Student Response (What is Art to You?):
In my opinion, art is a tool to help one expand his or her mind. One's perception of a piece of art may highlight his or her beliefs or a piece of art may help mold his or her beliefs. Just like literature, art defines society through what the piece of art communicates. I believe a lot of art (in America) is centered around social injustice and social reconstruction at the moment because of events that have taken place in the United States that have changed society. While art has been used to subtly communicate a need for social reconstruction among other issues, it also
simultaneously helps observers appreciate the talent and power that artists hold. I took art 2D in high school, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My favorite piece of art that I worked on was a surrealism watercolor painting of a bee within a shower that was crafted of honeycomb. The painting is based off of one of my favorite novels, The Secret Life of Bees, and it communicates the beauty of growth.
Final Exam Study Guide (Completed by student):
