ART 416 - International Experience in Art, Architecture, and Design

Description:
An in-class and on-site study of art, architecture and design which provides firsthand experience of art and culture of countries that have had an enormous impact on history. May be repeated up to 8 credits. By permission of instructor. Course will be offered every year winter quarter.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Identify, define and differentiate major works of art, various movements and developments that most clearly express the ideals and values of relevant artistic eras’ cultural perspectives		Pre-travel research Pre-travel presentations On-site discussion On-site research presentations Journal entries Essays
Distinguish and analyze the variety of techniques and formal visual elements of individual works of art, architecture and design		Pre-travel research On-site research presentations On-site discussion
Evaluate and interpret various works of art in relation to the context and historical background in which they were created		On-site research presentations Essays On-site discussion Journal entries Post-travel essay
Synthesize, summarize and assess information from a variety of sources regarding concepts that define and distinguish the movements and traditions of art, architecture and design		Pre-travel research On-site research presentations Essays On-site discussions
Summarize ways in which art has been a significant element of human society throughout history		Pre-travel research Pre-travel writing Journal entries On-site discussion Post-travel essay
Examine and interpret the geographical and cultural context of significant works of art, architecture and design		Pre-travel research Pre-travel presentations Essays On-site discussions Journal entries