Hawaii Pacific University
ARTS 1000 Introduction to the Visual Arts Section ____
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Course description: An introductory visual arts course covering elements of art, principles or design, and
the creative process. Major historical movements in art are covered as well as student expressions in
various visual media and forms. Lectures and studio demonstrations.
Course prerequisite: None
General Education Requirement: This course is classified under the World Cultures Theme and meets
the requirement for a course in World Cultures C: Other World Cultures Courses. The course also
satisfies the Art, Aesthetics and Creativity requirement.
General Education Student Learning Outcomes and the Five Themes: HPU’s general education
curriculum is focused around five themes. This course emphasizes the World Cultures Theme and
provides students with opportunities to achieve the following related general education student
learning outcomes.
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Students will describe the significance of important Movements or themes which have shaped
the world’s diverse cultures. This course includes a survey of the historical and cultural contexts
of world art. The course focuses on aesthetic movements such as Dadaism, Cubism and
Surrealism.
Engage and interpret the various manifestations of cultures including verbal and visual texts,
institutions, behavior and performance. The main purpose of this course is to interpret the
visual arts of world cultures. The text and films shown in class cover many of the relevant
literary and artistic sources belonging to the history of world art. In addition students do art
projects that reflect many of the concepts in the written and visual record.
Students will develop an appreciation for aesthetic expression and achievement through the
study, performance and production of the arts. By learning about the artistic heritage of many
cultures and by doing actual works of art that are informed by that experience you will engage
directly with this outcome.
Students will develop the vocabulary and conceptual skills needed to appreciate or respond to
aesthetic activity from cultures other than one’s own. The course includes readings and
discussions about how art is used in various cultures of the world, including not only the history
of art but also the methods, materials and practice of art making. You will be asked to discuss,
debate and write about the meaning, value and role of art in your life and the lives of others.
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the course. Course specific outcomes below are an example and may also be rephrased or modified by
the instructor.
Course-Specific Student Learning Outcomes for ARTS 1000 Introduction to the Visual Arts
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the elements of art, principles of design and
the creative process.
2. Demonstrate a familiarity with major historical and contemporary movements in art and be
able to understand how and why a work of art reflects its time.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the various art media.
4. Appreciate the visual arts’ influence on quality of life.
5. Incorporate writing as a tool for analyzing art forms.
For the rest of these required syllabus items see the details in the faculty handbook. Delete this note
once the syllabus is complete. For online courses there are some additional requirements given at this
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All textbook information (pricing, ISBN #, and e-books) for this course can be found on the HPU
Bookstore website: hpu.edu/bookstore.
If you have any questions regarding textbooks, please contact the HPU Bookstore at:
Phone:
808-544-9347
Or e-mail:
jyokota@hpu.edu
mmiyahira@hpu.edu
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