ART-135: Art Appreciation (2017-2018)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Winter 2015
WebAdvisor Title
Art Appreciation
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

A global survey of the development of visual arts through studying major historic civilizations and cultures from the stone age to the present. Explains technical information on the materials, tools, and techniques used to create visual arts in different branches. Discusses how to interpret works of art by examining the contextual characteristics, the content, functionality and the culture(s) that produced it. Field work at a major museum/art gallery is required to strengthen student’s knowledge.

Pre-requisites
ENG-081 eligible
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
  • Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
General Education Categories
  • Humanities and Fine Arts

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Department approval.