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Understanding the Visual Arts
200. UNDERSTANDING THE VISUAL ARTS (Credit, 3 hours, Contact 6 hours). Lecture and discussion of the visual arts with emphasis on how and why works have been created in our own and earlier times. Satisfies the arts requirement for non-majors
- Date Added to MERLOT:
- August 8, 2018
- Created by:
- robert cox
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Prerequisites
None
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
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Learning Outcomes
● make use of basic art vocabulary that will allow the student to effectively discuss art.
● develop a knowledge of the basic visual elements and design principles of art and design.
● identify major works of art from the history of art, by artist and style, and/or culture and chronological period.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
Exams and quizzes
Assignments and discussions
Projects and presentations
Other Information
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Course Resources
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Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Color Theory (Open (Access) Textbook) -
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Linoleum Cut Printmaking Demo (Tutorial)
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Graphic Design and Print Production Fundamentals (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Pictorial Composition in Photography (Open (Access) Textbook) -
How to Understand Sculpture (Open (Access) Textbook) -
The Art of Ancient Egypt: A Resource for Educators (Open (Access) Textbook) -
Smarthistory: art. history. conversation. (Open (Access) Textbook) -
The Art of Africa: A Resource for Educators (Open (Access) Textbook)
