LAA - Art

This course provides a basic introduction to visual art. Students learn to analyze the formal structure and principles of design used in works of art, become familiar with processes and tools involved in art creation, and are introduced to pertinent themes in visual art. Emphasis is placed on learning how to look at a wide variety of works of art, gaining a visual art vocabulary, and examining the relationship between form and content. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 2 quarter hours

This course provides an introductory historical survey of Western art, from prehistoric to contemporary. It examines the art and culture of significant historical periods. Students explore major historical art styles and establish a foundation for future, more intensive studies of art and culture. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to the history of Mexican Art through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by the indigenous peoples of Mexico from the Preclassic period to the modern era. Students explore the architectural monuments and artifacts created by major indigenous groups in specific regions of Mexico before the Spanish Conquest. They proceed to study the impact of the Spanish Conquest on the development of colonial to modern artistic heritage of Mexico. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to the art of the peoples of West and Central Africa through an anthropological examination of the religions, myths, histories, and artifacts created by these peoples. It is focused on the traditional visual arts, with emphasis on sculptural arts. Students explore the art of West and Central Africa, highlighting the range and variety of artifacts created by major groups in specific regions. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course is a study of the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe and the United States from the mid-19th through the 20th centuries. Students study relationships between art of a period and social context, including political events, economic trends, and technological advances of the time. Emphasis is on the contributions of specific artists. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Topics offered will reflect the current interest of the students. Since topics vary from quarter to quarter, this course may be taken more than once. Examples of topics are jewelry, creative lettering and graphic design, and art for the exceptional learner. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing for graduate credit. 1-6 quarter hours