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A World of Art   (ART-100)   3 credits  
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Course Description
A World of Art is an art appreciation course that covers the sweep of Western art from its earliest sources to its most recent developments. The course covers a range of media that have defined visual art over time: painting and sculpture, architecture and decorative arts, photography and drawing, mixed media, assemblage and installation art. A World of Art discusses ways that the visual arts have echoed the human experience across the ages. A key theme is the way that art reflects both continuity with previous tradition and transformation as artists continually create something new. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's "Art Across the Ages" course by Professor Ori Z. Soltes.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the tension between continuity and transformation in the history of art.
  • Discuss ways that visual art echoes human experience.
  • Differentiate between different periods and styles of art.
  • Examine the interplay between art and the areas of religion, politics, and culture.
  • Discuss varying styles of representation and abstraction.
  • Examine the emergence of artistic self-preoccupation.
  • Demonstrate appreciation of various types of visual art.

 
Introduction to the Humanities IV: Fine Arts and Architecture   (HUM-104)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Introduction to the Humanities IV: Fine Arts and Architecture surveys the great works of Western painting, sculpture, and architecture from 800 A.D. to the mid-twentieth century. These works are examined within the political, religious, and social context of their time, allowing students to understand both why the artwork was created by the artist and how it was also a response to a particular set of historical circumstances. Students will emerge from the course with a better understanding of how to view art with both understanding and enjoyment. Course content is drawn from the Teaching Company's A History of European Art by Professor William Kloss.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss the political, religious, and social events that shaped great artists and works of Western art and architecture.
  • Explain methods for viewing art with understanding.
  • Differentiate between different periods of art.
  • Compare different styles of art.
  • Discuss works of art using correct terminology.
  • Demonstrate appreciation of art through informed discussion of works of painting, sculpture, and architecture.

 
History of Western Art I   (ART-166)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The History of Western Art I course examines the greatest works of the Western visual tradition, highlighting issues of social content, form, and iconography. The course is a survey of Western European art and architecture from antiquity to 1600 CE. The course provides an excellent introduction and general overview of the seminal works of Western art. The social, political, and philosophical influences on the art and architecture are also examined. Students will gain a knowledge and appreciation of the great works, their artists, and the cultures that produced them.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Identify and discuss works of art that represent the greatest achievements of Western civilization and define the Western visual tradition from antiquity to 1600 CE.
  • Identify key periods or movements and summarize their essential visual features.
  • Identify important artists and political figures and associate them with their works.
  • Discuss the social, political, and historical events that influenced art history.
  • Discuss the technological advances that influenced art history.
  • Compare and contrast artists, artworks, and styles.
  • Analyze the qualities that distinguish the great works, great artists, and styles.

Available by DSST exam. 
History of Western Art II   (ART-167)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The course History of Western Art II is a survey of Western art and architecture from 1600 CE to the present. Students will learn about the artists, architects, and social, political, and historical events and figures who formed the history of European and American art and architecture of this period. The course examines and compares the great masterworks, from Night Watch to Guernica, and examines the trends and art periods from Baroque through Pop art. This course is an excellent introduction to modern art and a good complement to the History of Western Art I course (ART-166).

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Identify and discuss works of art that represent the greatest achievements of Western civilization and define the Western visual tradition from 1600 CE to the present.
  • Identify key periods or movements and summarize their essential visual features.
  • Identify important artists and political figures and associate them with their works.
  • Discuss the social, political, and historical events that influenced art history.
  • Discuss the technological advances that influenced art history.
  • Compare and contrast artists, styles, and techniques. .
  • Analyze the qualities that distinguish the great works, artists, and styles

Available by DSST exam. 
Advanced Journalism   (JOU-300)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Instruction and practice in advanced journalistic techniques, with an emphasis on such specialized areas of coverage as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate writing and reporting for beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
  • Compare and contrast journalistic skills and techniques used when covering beats such as business, science, education, and arts and entertainment
  • Analyze how innovations in technology have impacted journalistic techniques and legal and ethical principles

 
Introduction to Theater   (THA-101)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Examines knowledge of the fundamentals of theater art. Covers plays and theater practices from the Greeks to the present.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Understand and explain the different styles of dramatic literature: classical tragedy, Elizabethan tragedy, modern tragedy, comedy, Absurdism, Expressionism, modern social realism;
  • Understand and explain the differences in staging practices of Classical Greek/Roman theatres, Elizabethan public theatres, contemporary proscenium, thrust, and arena theatres
  • Understand and discuss theatre as an art form and how it differs from other art forms
  • Understand and discuss the parts of a modern realistic play
  • Understand and discuss theatre as a collaborative art and the many kinds of artists that make it work

 
Theater II   (THA-102)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Continued study of the art of the theater, covering dramatic literature; types of drama and theatrical events; theater design and play productions; criticism.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the different styles of dramatic literature: classical tragedy, modern tragedy, comedy, Absurdism, expressionism, modern social realism;
  • Demonstrate the differences in staging practices of Classic Greek/Roman theatres, Elizabethan public theatres, contemporary proscenium, thrust, and arena theatres;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of theatre as an art form and how it differs from other art forms;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the parts of a modern realistic play;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of theatre as a collaborative art form and the many kinds of artists that make it work.

 
Creative Arts for Preschool Children   (CDS-110)   3 credits  
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Course Description
The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theory, content, and methods available to facilitate children's creative expression in the early childhood classroom (pre-kindergarten to third grade) through graphic art, music, drama, and literature as they impact both cognitive and affective development in children.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Discuss theories related to the emergence of creativity in young children.
  • Describe and compare methods to enhance the creative expression of young children in areas of art, music, literature and drama.
  • Describe methods to foster creativity and artistic expression in a given content area.
  • Explain how to adapt instruction to meet the creativity needs of children experiencing developmental delays or disabilities.
  • Discuss how music and movement relate to the development of cognitive ability and analytical skills.
  • Compare and contrast philosophical approaches to creativity in the early childhood classroom.
  • Explain and provide examples of how culture and ethnicity can be explored and celebrated through mediums of art, music, and drama.

 
Computer Graphics/3D Modeling   (GRA-451)   3 credits  
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Course Description
This course will extend the student's expression with three dimensional computer graphics modeling systems. Wire frame modeling in combination with the application of paint systems will allow for solid figure modeling. Applications in both fine arts and commercial art will be considered.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate three dimensional computer graphics modeling systems.
  • Discuss and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Wire frame modeling in combination with the application of paint systems to allow for solid figure modeling.
  • Demonstrate competency in the use of three dimensional computer graphics modeling systems for both fine and commercial arts.

 
Classical Music I   (MUS-361)   3 credits  
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Course Description
Detailed study of the development of musical forms and performance media, from the Rococo to the end of the 18th Century.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and political events in world history in the year 1750.
  • Identify those philosophical practices of the ancient Greeks rejuvenated by the intellectuals of the Classical Period to form the basis of philosophy, science and the arts during this "Age of Enlightenment." as well as identify the important thinkers of this time.
  • Identify artistic characteristics of the Rococo style and its practitioners during the transition from the Baroque to the Classical period.
  • Describe the musical characteristics of the mainstream Classical style and how it evolved from the Rococo.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the important musical forms and genres of Western art music 1750-1800.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the important composers of Western art music 1750-1800.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the important developments in the design of musical instruments 1750-1800.

 
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