FSAD 1250

FSAD 1250

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Introduction to the visual arts and design that explores aesthetic and cross-cultural dimensions of visual experience. Augmented by slide presentations, artifacts, video, and an Internet-based electronic textbook, lectures emphasize the varieties of visual expression seen in works of art and design. Discusses social, cultural, and historic interpretations of visual expression.

When Offered Fall.

Outcomes
  • Enhance their ability to think visually, and communicate ideas in visual ways.
  • Become familiar with the components of design and fine arts, and be able to use design language to discuss and evaluate designed objects.
  • Understand major developments in fine arts, decorative arts, and design as they have occurred since the beginnings of modern design in the later 19th century.
  • Become familiar with the most important media of fine arts and design, and understand the limitations and opportunities offered to the designer by various materials and techniques.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13665 FSAD 1250   LEC 001

  • 14688 FSAD 1250   DIS 201

  • 14689 FSAD 1250   DIS 202

  • 14690 FSAD 1250   DIS 203