Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number:
ART 101
Course Title:
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Number of Credits:
3
Date of Outline:
March 19, 2004
2. Course Description:
Introduces the basic elements of visual arts and their
expressions in various forms. Meets UH Manoa Arts &
Science core requirements.
3. Contact Hours Per Week:
3 hours/Lecture
4. Prerequisites:
None.
Corequisites:
None.
Recommended Preparation:
English 22
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5. General Course Objectives:
Art 101 is an introductory course that assumes no prior knowledge of art, or art experience. This
course explores art and the functions of art from man’s first record of involvement up to our own time
in history. This is not specifically a history of art course, but addresses history when appropriate.
The student participates as the observer as well as the artist. The course responds to the functions,
meanings and understanding of art, as well as the nature of the creative process. Various art
disciplines, media and observation are experienced through lectures, films, art exhibits, and doing an
art project.
6. Student Learning Outcomes:
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the elements of art, principles of design, and the
creative process;
b. demonstrate a familiarity with major historical movements in art and be able to explain how art
relates to its time;
c. express own ideas in various visual media and forms;
d. demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the various art media;
e. describe the visual arts’ influences on quality of life;
f. analyze art works by writing answers to essay questions.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes
1 Week:
Creativity (a, c, e,)
1 - 2 Weeks:
Art Elements (a, c, d, f)
1 Week:
Style and Symbolism (a, b, c, f)
5 - 6 Weeks:
Art History Survey (a, b, d, e, f)
1 Week:
Painting and Drawing (a, b, c, d, e, f)
1 Week:
Graphics, Design, and Commercial Art (a, b, c, d, e)
1 Week:
Photography and Cinematography (a, b, c, d, e,)
1 Week:
Architecture, City Planning (optional), and Interior Design (optional) (a, b, d, e,)
1 Week:
Sculpture (a, b, c, d, e,)
1 Week:
Crafts (a, b, c, d, e,)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is to be offered from those
currently available in the field. Examples include:
Text:
Artforms by Preble, Preble, Frank, 7th edition.
Materials:
Handouts provided by instructor
Videotapes viewed in class
Companion Internet sites that go with the textbook
Sketchbook
Drawing tools
Other art-making supplies as required
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being
offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
10-20%
Attendance and participation
10-40%
Sketchbook assignments
40-80%
Examinations (written and/or oral)
10-40%
Projects/research
10-20%
Quizzes
10. Method of Instruction:
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors, and specific instructional methods will be at
the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not
limited to:
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written and oral examinations and quizzes;
in-class exercises;
problem solving activities;
homework assignments;
group and individual projects;
projects and research (written reports and/or oral class presentations);
lecture;
class discussions;
guest lecturers;
audio, visual and internet presentations;
other techniques (service learning, co-op, self-paced, etc.).