ARTS 0101 - Art Appreciation (T►)

3 Credit Hours

Art Appreciation is a general introduction to the visual arts, media, techniques, and history. The course is designed to create a deeper appreciation of the creative processes involved in the visual arts. Reviews two- and three-dimensional art forms, methods, and media; examines the visual elements and principles of design; and briefly surveys art styles from the prehistoric to the 20th Century. Hands-on studio exercises are included in the on-ground course offering. It is oriented to students who have not been exposed to the formal study of these disciplines. It is a beginning level class to familiarize students with the different types of art and to learn how to speak/write intelligently about art.