This class is a basic historical survey of the visual arts from the western world. We will discover the aesthetic value of visual art forms, how art is a part of our daily life, study the great masters and art periods of the past, discover how the arts affect and are affected by our culture, and expand your appreciation and understanding of the arts as a whole. Overall, I would hope that in the end, you are inspired to further study in this area and to further appreciate the arts as an integral part of a fuller life.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course consists of 5 concept maps, 5 sets of discussion questions, an art/aesthetics paper, a museum report, 5 quizzes, and 1 final essay and project.
Each assignment ranges in value from 20 to 100 points with the exception of the museum project and essay which are 150 and 250 points respectively, for a total of 1,000 points possible.
This class is a basic historical survey of the visual arts from the western world. We will discover the aesthetic value of visual art forms, how art is a part of our daily life, study the great masters and art periods of the past, discover how the arts affect and are affected by our culture, and expand your appreciation and understanding of the arts as a whole. Overall, I would hope that in the end, you are inspired to further study in this area and to further appreciate the arts as an integral part of a fuller life.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
This course consists of 5 concept maps, 5 sets of discussion questions, an art/aesthetics paper, an art controversy paper, a museum report, 5 quizzes, a final project, and a final essay.
The assignments range from 20 to 100 points except the final essay which is 150 points, for a total of 1,000 points possible.
A major focus of this course is experiencing music. Written critiques on selected events are part of the course curriculum. Students will also learn about the elements of music, major instruments, time periods in music, composers, and identification of major compositions.
Objectives of the course are to:
The professor recommends purchasing the NEW e-text directly from Norton, and instructions for ordering the e-text will be found in the course.
There are 6 modules (with multiple Chapter quizzes and Listening Guide quizzes in each), 6 era quizzes, 1 test, and 2 concert reviews.
Total points from quizzes, tests, and assignments will account for 75% of the grade; the two concert reviews will account for 25% of the grade.
A major focus of this course is experiencing music. Written critiques on selected events are part of the course curriculum. Students will also learn about the elements of music, major instruments, time periods in music, composers, and identification of major compositions.
Objectives of the course:
The professor recommends purchasing the NEW e-text directly from Norton, and instructions for ordering the e-text will be found in the course.
There are 6 modules (with multiple Chapter quizzes and Listening Guide quizzes in each), 6 era quizzes, a “Create a Chapter” assignment, 1 test, and 3 concert reviews.
Total points from quizzes, tests, and assignments will account for 75% of the grade; the three concert reviews will account for 25% of the grade.