ART 111 Art Appreciation

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

Pre-requisite(s): DRE 098 or ENG 002 (P2 grade)
Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Analyze the formal qualities of a work of art, including media, subject matter and concept.
Analyze works of art within the historical context of the artist, culture, time, and location.
Identify themes or major concepts in visual art.
Compare artwork throughout history.