C Introduction to Art

Catalog description

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is designed to expose the student to art from prehistoric times to the present: its purposes, materials, themes, history, and significance. It also acquaints the student with art and artists' roles in present and past societies, and helps the student understand the uses of materials and visual elements (i.e., line, color, etc.) to communicate ideas in architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, crafts, filmmaking, printmaking, etc. Cost of museum visit will not exceed $25.00. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option. (AA GE, CalGETC, C-ID: ARTH 100).