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 Renaissance to the contemporary.
- Analyze works of art and architecture using formal and contextual analysis.
- Effectively utilize art historical vocabulary and terminology.
- Apply the knowledge gained in this course to evaluate and interpret works of art and architecture.
- Introduction
- The Renaissance
- Early Modern through the Nineteenth Century
- The Twentieth Century
- Capstone Project
- Essay Assignment
- Assigned readings from text
- Creating flash cards on assigned significant art works and architecture
- Completing take-home quizzes
- Lecture accompanied by still images and videos
- Demonstration of software or technology
- Discussion in small and large group settings
- Writing in a journal about the process of learning
- Students will create a digital museum exhibit 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
Outcome 5.
- Students will analyze and respond to various works of art.
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.