6 courses with the subject ARTS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ARTS 1001Intro to Visual Arts3
We live in a world that often places us in a position of visual overload. Images flood into our lives through television, print and social media. Although we innately interact with and react to the visual world, it is critical that the educated student learns to appreciate the production, history and the cultural relevance of visual art. This study includes perspectives on art from ancient times to present, but an emphasis is placed on the cultural significance of art from the modern era to the present time. By studying and making visual art, students will become more connected to the visual world around them and to their own avenues of artistic expression. Learning Outcomes research and discuss the impact of the “focal-point” in visual images develop an understanding of one’s own artistic style research and discuss the impact of “texture in visual images define and apply the Gestalt concepts of closure, continuance, similarity, proximity, and alignment use Internet to research visual imagery research and discuss the impact of “movement” in visual images identify archetypes in art history discuss criteria used to evaluate works of art discuss the pragmatic, expressive and formal elements of visual art identify artwork from various periods of history research and discuss the economic and social value of art in society examine and discuss the ways that societal conditions might influence the production of visual art identify and use the “rule of Thirds” and other artistic conventions view, discuss and evaluate visual images in printed graphic images, photographs, movies, television and video, cartoons, computers, the Internet, social media, and fine art discuss and identify the ethical considerations in visual image design research and identify symbols and the ways that symbols are used to express ideas research and discuss the impact of “shape and volume” in visual images research and discuss the impact of “scale and proportion” in visual images research and discuss the impact of “light” in visual images research and discuss the impact of “value” in visual images develop an appreciation of the “context” in which visual images are produced and consumed research and discuss the impact of “balance” in visual images discuss the role of icons and iconic images in visual art create artwork in one’s own chosen artistic style research and discuss the impact of “color” in visual images Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
This course will allow students to explore photography and its effects on culture by examining the origins of the medium. While it may seem that photography belongs only to the twentieth century, students will learn that the origins of the first camera date back hundreds of years. Early photographers were often “frustrated painters,” and affected strongly by art and art history movements. This class then will begin with a review of the camera’s beginnings and of the artistic cultural milieu tat helped to bring the medium into adulthood in the twentieth century. Learning Outcomes discuss ways in which photography affected 20th century culture acquire in-depth knowledge of a specific 20th century photographer “deconstruct” historic photographs identify major movements in art history use the Internet to research history of photography discuss ways in which photography might affect future cultures discuss ways in which photography affects current culture make photographs with an antique camera build and use “Camera Obscura” discuss methods of preserving photographs examine the role of Eastman Kodak in America discuss ways in which technology affects images of our culture compare early photographs to 19th and 20th century paintings apply the practice of contextualizing photographs to a specific time period identify photography’s place within various art history movements discuss ways in which technology affects image production view historic photographs in local museums assemble a history lesson in PowerPoint or I-movie acquire a general timeline of 20th century photography trace the history of motion pictures to photography Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
Much of the thinking learned in school and in the work environment place an emphasis on learning how to understand claims, follow or create a logical argument, figure out the answer, eliminate the incorrect paths and focus on the correct one. There is, however, another kind of thinking, centered on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just the “correct” one. There is, however, another kind of thinking, centered on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just the “correct” one. Both of these kinds of thinking are vital to success in the work place, yet the creative approach tends to be ignored until after the formal education is complete. In this course, we will explore the creative thought process and develop systems to encourage and develop new idea generation. Learning Outcomes apply the technique of a creative change in direction apply Edward de Bono’s Creativity Techniques develop skills for overcoming creative “mental blocks” research and define creative reapplication debunk the myths about creativity discuss and develop tools to overcome creative “negative attitudes” investigate creative process models discuss the impact of the following terms on creativity, prejudice, fixation, learned helplessness, psychological blocks research and define creative synthesis use the process of “mind mapping” to increase creativity practice and demonstrate the creative process develop a “positive creative attitude” develop and apply “self-motivation” techniques research and define creative revolution lead creative brainstorming sessions participate in creative process exercises develop the creative skills of storyboarding and logging creative ideas participate in “synergy” exercises research and report on the qualities of an “innovator” explore the concept of “creative triggers” define the brainstorming roles of explorer, artist, judge, warrior use the Walt Disney, “Creative Circle” method of creativity thinking develop a personal philosophy of “creative thinking and process” develop and apply the “rules for brainstorming” develop an appreciation of humor and fun in the creative process participate and evaluate in individual and group “brainstorming exercises” Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
This course covers the elements and principles of design: line, shape and form, space, texture, color and balance, proportion and scale, unity and harmony, and emphasis, in two dimensional and three dimensional formats through application. Color will be a focus, including the study of hue, saturation, and intensity, and how color affects people demonstrated through project work. Learning Outcomes Application of the material studied either through written analysis and / or project work. Studying the 7 elements of design: line, shape, form, color, space, value and texture. Investigation into the ways the 7 elements are used and controlled to achieve specific goals in the viewer such as electing a specific emotional response or association. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
This course will cover architectural history from prehistoric through the 20th century. The course will not only look at who designed the buildings, but will also look at examples of how they were built and issues that shaped them. Beginning with the earliest man-made shelters and ending with the issues influencing current architectural design, the course will introduce students to different ways of seeing architecture and the built environment as cultural artifacts. Learning Outcomes Identify significant cultural forces that shaped the major architectural periods such asreligious influences, responses to specific climate and natural resources. Study all major architectural historical periods from around the world focusing on theevolution of architecture, regionalism, and vernacular influences. Review architecture critically using both the principles and elements of design and articulate a personal esthetic response to historical styles. Understand the cross-cultural effect of many historical periods, and look at theways different regions or countries shaped similar architecture styles to their geographical, ecological, and societal needs. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 10 - People/Environment 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
This introductory course gives students a deeper appreciation and knowledge of Western art and the cultures that created it. This course focuses on the fascinating changes that occurred in the Italian Renaissance and continues through to modern artists and influences of the 20th century. Learning Outcomes Identify major characteristics of each of the genre or eras covered in the class Research one related aspect of how historic events shape art history more deeply Understand that art is an expression of diverse values and influences Identify the expressive, economic and technical impact cultures have had on artists Describe how economic or political shifts during the Italian Renaissance, French Revolution and World War II fueled changes in art Use accurate art vocabulary when discussing works of art Identify works of art by title, time period and the artists who created them Identify a variety of paintings, architectural works and sculptures from Pre-Renaissance to Modern eras Explain the significance of artworks from major contributing artists in a variety of eras from Pre-Renaissance to Modern Understand that art and artifacts serve as a record of history in addition to oral and written records Correlate a basic knowledge of world history to specific artistic styles and periods Identify specific characteristics of a variety of art periods or styles, covered in class Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
