Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to:
• Identify the materials (mediums) and methods used in making works of art
• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of art and
design, and the associated terminology.
• Examine the subject matter of a work of art and consider the piece in the
context of art history.
• Use a framework to analyze and describe a work of art.
Grading: You will be evaluated in this course each day according to the following
criteria:
• Completion of assignments (as given in class) with substantial investment of
thought, time, and effort in regular class hours
• Handling of materials
• Participation and attentiveness both in class and in critiques
• Attitude and willingness to learn
• Punctuality and attendance.
Suggested Reading:
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
Uncontrollable Beauty: Toward a New Aesthetics by Bill Beckley (Editor) & David
Shapiro (Editor)
The History of Beauty by Umberto Eco and Alastair McEwen
Undressed Art: Why We Draw by Peter Steinhart