PCADE 095 Foundations in Visual Art (ESL) (5 credits)
Course Description
Foundations in Visual Art is an investigation into the components of art to include a study of aesthetics, the nature of art, and its functions and purposes; critical analysis of the elements and principles of art and design, interpretation, and evaluation of artwork; art history; and art production. The course is designed to enrich through discovery and creative problem-solving while providing an overview of the role of the artist in interpreting and contributing to culture from local and global perspectives.
Course Content
1. The Nature of Art and Creativity
a. What is art?
b. The functions and purposes of art
2. The Media of Art
a. Media
b. Techniques/processes
3. The Language of Art and Design
a. Art criticism
b. The elements of art and design
c. The principles of art and design
d. Interpretation
e. Evaluation
4. Art through the Ages
a. Art as cultural heritage
b. The Modern world
c. The Postmodern world
d. Art in the twenty-first century
5. Art Production
6. Careers in Art
Student Outcomes
1. Apply basic art vocabulary and concepts.
2. Analyze art within culture, place, and time.
3. Identify characteristics of artistic styles of individual artists within various cultures.
4. Describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate art.
5. Apply various art media and processes in making works of art.
6. Investigate academic and career paths related to the visual arts.
7. Respond to art orally and in writing.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
1. Slide lectures, discussions, debates, web-based, and other interactive learning methods
2. Written reflections and essays to include compare/contrast, position papers, artist’s statements, and critical analyses
3. Sketchbooks
4. Presentations
5. Exhibitions
6. Tests and quizzes
7. Individual and group critiques
8. Portfolio development and assessment
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