ARTS 127 Visual Art 2
ARTS 127 is a deeper look at visual art. Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will make use of foundational knowledge in visual and performing art to explain and share artistic projects. They will identify or discuss collaborative opportunities and deepen their understanding of artistic craft. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates degree. This course is also a great option for lifelong artists seeking growth and personal enrichment. Students may consider ARTS 127 towards the beginning of their degree, or as a program elective, but should meet with an advisor to select the most valuable topic options. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.
ARTS 127Visual Art 2
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Visual and Performing Arts Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
3
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
III. Catalog Course Description
ARTS 127 is a deeper look at visual art. Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will make use of foundational knowledge in visual and performing art to explain and share artistic projects. They will identify or discuss collaborative opportunities and deepen their understanding of artistic craft. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates degree. This course is also a great option for lifelong artists seeking growth and personal enrichment. Students may consider ARTS 127 towards the beginning of their degree, or as a program elective, but should meet with an advisor to select the most valuable topic options. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Theory: Recognize theoretical concepts independently and apply them to a particular artistic discipline.
- Technique & Practice: Explain and apply understanding of technique and common artistic practices within their own work.
- Media Skills: Capture and edit media simply, largely with a focus on documentation.
- Pedagogy: Use observed pedagogical methods to share basic artistic understanding with peers.
- Collaboration & Community Engagement: Identify opportunities or discuss activities that will facilitate collaboration among students, disciplines or with the community.
- History & Cultural Context: Compare, contrast (associate) or analyze cultural/historical context within the arts.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
See individual section descriptions for topic details.
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will be assessed on their capacity to:
- Recognize theoretical concepts independently and apply them to a particular artistic discipline.
- Explain and apply understanding of technique and common artistic practices within their own work.
- Capture and edit media simply, largely with a focus on documentation.
- Use observed pedagogical methods to share basic artistic understanding with peers.
- Identify opportunities or discuss activities that will facilitate collaboration among students, disciplines or with the community.
- Compare, contrast (associate) or analyze cultural/historical context within the arts.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements