ART 1340 - Foundations Studio I

3 sem hrs cr

This studio course uses a contemporary approach to the elements and principles of two-dimensional art.

(Additional three hours of lab required per week.) Formerly/Same As (Formerly ARTP 1110, ART 1110)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

• demonstrate the ability to analyze and evaluate, orally and in writing, two-dimensional compositions utilizing relevant art terminology and the critique process.
• demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the varied functions of the visual elements of art (Line, Shape, Light, Value, Color, Texture, Space, Time, and Motion).
• demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the principles of organization, composition, and design (Unity and Variety, Balance, Emphasis and Focal Point, Rhythm, Scale, and Proportion).
• demonstrate the ability to adopt a creative approach to problem solving and to become self-critical in the editing of work.

Course Objectives
Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to…

• recognize the major historical styles of art.
• distinguish the major media used in drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography.
• relate and interpret these works in their specific historical and socio-political context.
• compare, contrast, and distinguish subject matter from different periods or as depicted by different artists.
• relate structure and distinguish subject matter from different periods or as depicted by different artists.
• relate structure and style with relevant media and technology.
• synthesize the characteristics and styles of these historical models and apply these to analyzing contemporary models.