ARHS 1003 - Art Appreciation

• Analyze the nature and function of the visual arts.
• Identify and analyze visual elements and principles of design.
• Identify varied media associated with art processes.
• Identify characteristics of a given period of art.Identify selected works of various artists.
• Identify and analyze the role of art in various cultures.
• Write a short analysis based on an original work of art using terminology appropriate to the course.

• Students develop higher order thinking skills.
• Students gain greater awareness of cultural awareness.
• Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors.
• Students can read selections at the college level.
• Students can develop effective oral communication skills.
• Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use information.

• Understanding Art
• Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Understanding various media
• Basic introduction to art history including:
• Art of the Ancients
• Classical Art: Greece and Rome
• The Age of Faith
• The Renaissance
• The Art of Baroque
• Modern Art
• The Twentieth Century: The Early Years
• Art Since 1945
• The Contemporary Contour: A Global Perspective

Learning activities

*This course is offered in face-to-face and asynchronous online delivery formats. 

Possible learning activities include the following:

• Discussions 
• Journal writing
• Written film responses
• Paper Peer Reviews
• Lectures
• Small group work

Assessments

• Tests and Quizzes (Required)
• Short papers and other writing (Required)
• A semester paper OR a semester oral presentation (Optional)

Grading guidelines

Instructors should assess knowledge of history, cultures, styles, and techniques as 
applied to artworks throughout history, instead of rote memorization of images alone.