For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2014 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
- Demonstrate knowledge of representative works of Western art and architecture from the prehistoric to the medieval.
- Analyze works of art and architecture using formal and contextual analysis.
- Effectively utilize art historical vocabulary and terminology.
- Apply the knowledge gained in the course to evaluate and interpret works of art and architecture.
In this course you will use a variety of learning techniques to help you develop a body of
foundational knowledge.
- Introduction
- Why do we study art?
- Art historians and museums
- The Language of the Visual Artist
- Scanning techniques
- Research Resources
- The Ancient World
- The Christian World
- Capstone Project
- Essay Assignment
- Critical evaluation of assigned readings from text
- Creating study cards on assigned significant art works and architecture
- Completing take-home quizzes
- Lecture accompanied by still images and videos
- Comprehensive mid-term and final examinations
- Discussion in small and large group settings
- Writing short essay or other written assignments
- Students will create a final capstone project based on course material
- Text
- Research sources
- Computer hardware and software
- Slides, videos, and image banks
- You will need blank index cards, and a small, loose-ring notebook with paper for writing and organizing your work.
Outcome 5.
- Students will analyze and respond to various works of art and locate and choose appropriate sources of information.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.