Course Catalog

ART172E Art Appreciation (3 credits) 9691

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of art through a historical survey. This course introduces the student to the great masters and art periods of the past while broadening the student's appreciation and understanding of art.

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:
• Identify major periods, artists, mediums, and subjects in art
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of visual art and its importance in relationship to the history of the Western World
• Reveal an awareness of artists' techniques and styles, motifs, and perspectives
• Identify the social, religious, political, and economic conditions affecting art works, aesthetics, and movements
• Summarize the traditions of Western art as it has evolved from its origins in ancient Greece to the present
• Identify the importance of art in relationship to Christianity and develop a Christian worldview for evaluating works of art based upon specific criteria

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Kleiner, F; Marmiya, C. Gardner's Art Through the Ages: A Concise History. Thomson Wadsworth. 2006.

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning in this course occurs by examining how religion has impacted art throughout history. As we read our text, answer our questions and discuss with others, we can explore the significance of art as it relates to God and the church and provides an opportunity for exploring how faith is integrated in art.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
Students will be asked to submit specific documentation for each of the learning experiences for evaluation and grading.
• Submit five (5) Concept Maps
• Submit and interact in the Discussion Forum with five (5) sets of discussion questions of three (3) questions each
• Submit an Art/Aesthetics Paper
• Submit an Art Controversy Paper
• Submit a Museum Report
• Submit five (5) Slide ID's
• Submit one (1) Final Project
• Submit one (1) Final Essay
There are 6 lessons, 1 museum visit, 1 final project and 1 final essay for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
There are 1,000 points for the course:
• Slide ID's @ 30 points each unit = 150
• Discussion Questions @ 50 points each unit = 250
• Concept Maps @ 20 points each per unit = 100
• Art/Aesthetics Paper = 50
• Art Controversy Paper = 100
• Museum Report = 100
• Final Project = 100
• Final Essay = 150