Introduction to Art

Course Description

Intensive study of selected works of art with an emphasis on formal analysis and the relationship between art and culture. Notes: ART majors may not take this course for credit.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

In a Critical Thinking and Inquiry in the Humanities and Fine Arts course, students will:

  • Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
  • Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.

General Education Fine Arts Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe and interpret art forms in relation to cultural values.
  • Identify the fundamental roles of artistic expression in personal or collective experience.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Final Exam/Midterm 15%
Quizzes/Video Quizzes 55%
Discussion Boards/Photography Project 20%
Museum/Gallery Visit Paper 10%

Attendance/Participation:

Not assessed within grading.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.