Course Title: ART 217: ART APPRECIATION (TRAVEL STUDY)
Term: January or Summer

Course Description 

GEP, Elective credit. As an Introduction to the visual arts, this program offers the student the opportunity to travel to significant art and design centers to observe, evaluate, and absorb the culture, art, artists, and major art movements within the environment. Lecture and discussion on the materials, forms, and processes of art will be presented with the aim of giving insight into the functions and content of art objects at home and abroad. Programs are now offered to New York City, New Mexico, Greece and various locations in Europe. Additional travel costs will be incurred by the student. Offered during Jan and Summer Terms.

 

*This is an art appreciation travel program designed to expose the student to the current and historical art collections of the museums and galleries located in Italy (Rome, Florence, and other locations throughout Italy). Through daily visits to view the art, and from various reading sources students will observe, evaluate, and absorb the culture and art within the environment. This is a fine arts GEP course for four credits.

 

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, particularly, those in various parts of travel study location.

4. Develop a more extensive vocabulary in order to read, comprehend, and discuss art.

5. Demonstrate a general knowledge of major periods of art, particularly those embedded within travel study experience.

 

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.

 

CONTENT:

The trip lasts for ten days; however, the course occupies the entire January term. Classes and preparation for the trip will be taught before the trip, and lectures, exams, and written essays will resume upon the completion of the trip. Students will be expected to be present for all lectures while onsite, and to produce written reflections and notes as well.

 

*While out of the country,, we will be visiting numerous museums and galleries. There will be group discussions of the art experiences and museums. Students will be expected to maintain a notebook /journal during this time. Students are also encouraged to experience local food and culture. Even though most of our time will be spent looking and talking about art, time will be set aside for your own personal enjoyment. For safety, we will work within a buddy system.

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Projects

ZINE (subject matter specific to country)