USGG 1012 - Understanding Visual Art (0 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
The goal of this course is to give you the vocabulary and tools to appreciate art and the world around you and to some extent de-mystify your art viewing experience. Your insights gained from your readings will provide you the means to develop informed observations that consider diverse aspects of seeing. During the course, you will be introduced to basic compositions and learn about many uses of line, value, shape, form, space, texture, as well as personal style and
expressiveness. The course will have some hands-on design exercises that will focus on developing your knowledge of art & direct observation and basic design. You will read, write, sketch, review, talk and document what you see in your visual and cultural experiences. Through the exploration and discovery of two & three- dimensional art forms, my hope is that you will begin to comprehend the social, emotional and psychological impact of visual art while experiencing a new culture.

Cross Listing(s): ART 1000
Is Course Repeatable: No