GEC 6 Arts Appreciation

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Osias Educational Foundation

School Year 2020-2021


Balaoan, La Union- Region I
Tel No. (072) 6070142

GEC 6- Art Appreciation

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Art Appreciation is a general introduction to the visual arts, media, techniques, and history. The course is designed to create a deeper appreciation of the creative
processes involved in the visual arts. This course reviews two- and three-dimensional art forms, methods, and media; examines the visual elements and principles of
design; and briefly surveys art styles from the prehistoric to the 20th Century. It is oriented to students who have not been exposed to the formal study of these
disciplines. It is a beginning level class to familiar students with the different types of art and to learn how to speak/write intelligently about art.

II. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: A variety of instructional methods may be used depending on content area. These include but are not limited to: lecture,
multimedia, cooperative/collaborative learning, labs and demonstrations, projects and presentations, speeches, debates, and panels, conferencing,
performances, and learning experiences outside the classroom. Methodology will be selected to best meet student needs.

III. COURSE OUTLINE:


I. Part One; “Art Is” A. The Nature of Art
B. Awareness, Creativity, and Communication
C. What Is Art and How Does It Work
D. Why Do We Make Art
E. Who Are the Artists and Who Uses Art
II. Part Two; The Language of Visual Experience
A. Visual Elements

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B. Principles of design
C. Style
D. Evaluation and Criticism
III Part Three; Two-Dimensional Arts
A. Drawing
B. Painting
C. Printmaking
D. Camera and Computer Imaging
E. Graphic Design and Illustration
IV Part Four; “Three Dimensional Arts”
A. Sculpture
B. Clay, Glass, Metal, Wood, Fiber
C. Architecture and Environmental Design
V. Part 5; Art as Cultural Heritage A. Prehistoric to Early Civilization
B. Ancient through Medieval in the Middle East and Europe
C. Renaissance and Baroque
D. Traditional Arts of Asia
E. The Islamic World
F. Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
G. Modern, Post-Modern and Contemporary Art.

EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:


Upon completion of ARTS 0101 Art Appreciation, students will be able to:
A. Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and conventions of visual expression.
B. Critically analyze and interpret works of art in terms of form and content.
C. Communicate knowledge of art practices, meaning, values, and methods within diverse historical and cultural contexts.
D. Participate in the current discourse of visual arts and culture.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and conventions of visual expression.

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1. The student will, verbally and in writing, evaluate and critique works of art as assigned in class.
2. The student will physically produce artworks demonstrating the principles of design and discuss the use of elements of art with in those art works.
3. The student will, verbally and in writing, evaluate and critique works of art as assigned in class.

Critically analyze and interpret works of art in terms of form and content
4. The student will discuss, verbally and in writing, the various types of 2D and 3D media covered in class.
5. The student will, verbally and in writing, discuss the elements of art and principles of design in relation to specific works of art as presented in class and
assigned by the instructor.
6. The student will physically produce artworks demonstrating the principles of design and discuss the use of elements of art with in those art works.
7. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of prehistoric art.
8. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of art of the ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
9. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of western European art in the Middle Ages and Gothic periods.
10. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of Renaissance art.
11. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of Islamic art.
12. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of the art of Asia.
13. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of the art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Communicate knowledge of art practices, meaning, values, and methods within diverse historical and cultural contexts.
14. Students will be able to identify well-known artists and artworks from major periods as presented in class by the instructor.
15. The student will discuss, verbally and in writing, the relationship between art periods, art styles and culture as presented by the instructor and from
assigned readings.
16. The student will discuss, verbally and in writing, how art and artists are influenced by historical events, training, and artistic influences.
17. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of the Modern period.
18. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of Post-Modern art.
19. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the basic characteristics of contemporary art.

Participate in the current discourse of visual arts and culture.


20. The student will discuss, verbally and in writing, the relationship between the media techniques and the artworks’ communication of ideas and concepts.
21. The student will discuss, verbally and in writing, how art and artists are influenced by historical events, training, and artistic influences.

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22. The student will discuss, verbally and in writing, the relationship between art and the changing religious and philosophical trends and discoveries in
science and technology.
23. The student will explain, verbally and in writing, the incorporation of art in everyday life and the effects of art and design on their environment, including
media, entertainment, apparel, architecture, and retail design.

ASSESSMENT OF LEARNER OUTCOMES:


Student progress is evaluated by means that include, but are not limited to, exams, written assignments, and class participation.

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