Outcomes 

      COURSE OUTCOMES

    
    As a result of FULL PARTICIPATION in this 
   course, you will:

  Knowledge Outcomes:     

bulletDevelop the ability to look at artworks in terms of common and 
unique characteristics across time and among cultural groups 
as well as the ability to recognize the art of specific civilizations 
and artistic styles. (assessment: quizzes, tests, class discussions)
bulletSequence key events in Western art using a chronological 
approach. (assessment: quizzes & tests)
bulletDemonstrate the ability to place art accurately in historical and 
cultural. (assessment: quizzes & tests) 
bulletExamine a variety of art resource materials (monographs, exhibition
catalogs, encyclopedia/dictionary of art, internet). (assessment: web
cards & papers)

    Critical Thinking Outcomes:

bulletMake judgments about the function and role of art in societies, 
both prehistoric and historic, demonstrating an understanding 
of the art and its meanings. (assessment: class discussions, quizzes,
tests, papers)

bulletDevelop methods for viewing, responding to, talking about and 
writing about art. (assessment: class discussions, web cards, tests,
papers)

bulletBecome adept at analyzing how works of art differ visually, 
spatially, temporarily and functionally. (assessment: tests, papers)

    Skills Outcomes:

bulletDevelop an art vocabulary and be able to communicate in the 
language of the visual arts at an introductory level.  (assessment: class
discussions, tests, papers)

bulletDevelop skills to describe and analyze, compare and contrast 
the visual expressions of the peoples, cultures and eras of 
Western art. (assessment: tests, papers)
bulletDemonstrate the proper format for document citations. (assessment:
papers)

bulletImprove writing skills using works of art as the medium for 
expression. (assessment: papers)


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