ART 100 - Landmarks of Art and Visual Culture - Molly Moody
| Course: | Landmarks of Art and Visual Culture |
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| Professor: | Molly Moody |
| Email: | molly.moody@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Dear Student:
Welcome to ART 100, an art appreciation course in which we will learn about notable works of art and visual culture. I look forward to working with each student during the upcoming semester! If you have any questions about the course, be sure to send an email.
Course Description
The course material explores many artistic and cultural movements worldwide, spanning thousands of years of history. ART 100 will introduce various artworks, historical time periods, geographic locations, and visual arts terminology. This course will also provide you with the skills to analyze and interpret works of art.
What to Expect in this Course
- You will have access to the Canvas course site the first day of the semester.
- Course content will consist of readings, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, video clips, and online articles.
- We will spend a great deal of time analyzing and writing about great works of art. Each student will be expected to communicate information about an artwork based upon visual analysis. Such information may include the time and place a particular artwork was created, artist identification, use of materials and techniques, and the object's context.
- The student will be reading and writing about art, thus an ability to express individual opinions, interpretations, and/or critiques is essential for succeeding in this class.
Types of Assessments
Visual Analysis assignments, Unit Exams, Discussion Forums
Textbook Information / Link to ZTC Textbook
- Exploring Art: A Global, Thematic Approach History, Revised 5th edition, Margaret Lazzari and Dona Schlesier, Cengage, 2020. Print ISBN: 9780357139219, 0357139216; eText ISBN: 9781337909105, 1337909106.
- Publisher website: https://www.cengage.com/c/exploring-art-a-global-thematic-approach-revised-5e-lazzari/9781337709910/
- Publisher website: https://www.vitalsource.com/products/exploring-art-a-global-thematic-approach-margaret-lazzari-dona-v9781337909105?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9GhJTs9gIVXgytBh2KXwXMEAAYASAAEgJuMPD_BwE
- Available in printed and digital formats; new, used, rented, and ebook copies are acceptable.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
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Library
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Last updated: 04/12/2022 Sub#: 270