ART 100 – Art Appreciation

Course Outline

Course Number & Name:  ART 100 Art Appreciation


Prerequisites:  None

Co-requisites:  None                                                      Concurrent Courses:  None

Course Description: This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the greatest achievements of world painting, sculpture and architecture, with works that have inspired people of all cultures throughout time.  Art Appreciation will encourage students to question the nature of art and its relevance to daily life; it will introduce students to the elements and principles of design, focusing their attention through both projects and research.  This course is for non-Art majors only.



  1. demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories of art and cultural and visual communication in the arts through a research report/oral presentation;
  2. utilize various problem-solving and critical-thinking techniques to do such projects as collages, masks, etc.;
  3. demonstrate knowledge of the different disciplines in art (photography, printmaking, graphic design, architecture, painting, sculpture, etc.); and
  4. prepare and present information using a computer by creating a Principles of Design booklet.