ARE130

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ARE130 - Exploring Art and Visual Culture

Art Education, DivUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

007895

Course Description

This course focuses on contemporary art and visual culture as a meaningful part of the world in which we live and understanding ourselves within the context of art and visual culture. Key themes in the course include defining art and visual culture, considering why art is made, who makes it, who defines it and what is the relationship between art and ourselves within culture at large. Additionally, the class will explore the concept of art making as an endeavor in which all participants can begin to view their artwork as valid and legitimate expressions of self and culture.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Attributes

GE - T2-ARTS (Tier 2 Arts), GEED - EPART (Gen Ed: EP Artist)

Component

Discussion

Optional Component

Yes

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No