To:

• Gain a broader understanding and appreciation of the history 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.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to:

• Have an understanding of the fine arts.
• Have developed their problem-solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.

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.