ART 1107: Art in Society

3 Credit Hours

This interactive course is an introduction to the role of visual art in global societies, from antiquity through the present day. It examines various media within their social, historical, and intellectual contexts; explores a variety of art-historical, art-critical, and theoretical issues; and facilitates critical and analytical thinking. It also teaches students how to analyze the basic elements of art and design and how to visit a museum. (Visits to some venues may require paid admission.)

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Analyze the formal elements of artworks.
Study the production and the reception of global artworks within their social, historical, and intellectual contexts. 
Visit a museum, examine artworks in person, and explore issues that concern their collection display, and interpretation. 
Think critically and analytically as they do course readings, participate in class, and view artworks.