Course Goals
Assignments are designed to meet the following course goals. By the end of the semester, students will have met all of these goals through a variety of methods. Each project description given to students specifically lists what course goal it satisfies.
1. Learn to use the library and web databases in the arts for research
2. Learn basic art vocabulary and communication skills through art analysis, writing, art making, project presentation, and art critique.
3. Visit an art museum or gallery to understand associated resources, proper behaviors, and research potentials.
4. Study and discuss art origins and processes as a way to understand what art is and why it exists.
5. Explore art in virtual and physical surrounds relevant to ones own aesthetic interests.
6. Have the opportunity to create by working in at least 3 art media.
1. Learn to use the library and web databases in the arts for research
2. Learn basic art vocabulary and communication skills through art analysis, writing, art making, project presentation, and art critique.
3. Visit an art museum or gallery to understand associated resources, proper behaviors, and research potentials.
4. Study and discuss art origins and processes as a way to understand what art is and why it exists.
5. Explore art in virtual and physical surrounds relevant to ones own aesthetic interests.
6. Have the opportunity to create by working in at least 3 art media.