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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Art 160
Course Description and Outline


ART 160: Art Appreciation


2007-2008
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Art
Academic Division Communications and Fine Arts
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Studies art, artists and art media of various historical periods to develop the student's capacity to evaluate and appreciate them.
II : Course Objectives

To:

  • Gain a broader understanding and appreciation of art and artists from different times and cultures around the world.
  • Gain a broader understanding and appreciation of individual artworks and the underlying aesthetic, cultural, philosophical and social influences that affected the artists who created them.
  • Learn to apply relevant course material to present-day issues and concerns.
  • Acquire an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

The mission of the AA Degree Program in Fine Arts is to provide knowledge and skills for creative expression, personal enrichment, and the foundation for a career in the Fine Arts.

Upon completion of this course, it is expected that students will have:

• developed their creative capacities.
• participated in at least one cultural or artistic activity, such as a visit to a gallery or museum or attendance at a community art lecture or event.
• developed an appreciation for the arts.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 17, 2008. Please contact the Communications and Fine Arts division for more information.
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