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Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HUMN 1210 - Introduction to the Arts

Credit Hours: 3.00


Prerequisites: None

An introductory course in the Humanities, stressing an objective approach to the arts. It is designed to provide the student with the tools necessary to understanding various forms of artistic expression and to establish the understanding that form and content in art are products of fundamental cultural values. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and music are stressed. Related field trips are a part of the humanities program.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze various works of sculpture, drawing, prints, and painting.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

  1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
    1. Line.
    2. Shape.
    3. Value.
    4. Color.
    5. Rhythm.
    6. Texture.
    7. Space.
    8. Emphasis.
    9. Form.
  2. Distinguish between the various mediums utilized in sculpture, drawing, prints, and painting.
  3. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique various works of art.
    1. Discuss how the medium contributes to a work of art.
    2. Discuss the cultural significance of the works.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze a music performance.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

  1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
    1. Melody.
    2. Rhythm.
    3. Dynamics.
    4. Timbre.
    5. Texture.
    6. Tonality.
  2. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique a music performance.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze local architecture.

Objectives: During the course, students will utilize the elements of art, the concepts of art, and architectural terminology to:

  1. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the structural aspects of local architecture.
  2. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the aesthetic aspects of local architecture.
  3. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of how specific local examples of architecture fit into their surroundings.
  4. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the historical style references within specific local examples of architecture.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze theater and film.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

  1. Discuss concepts and terminology, including:
    1. Type of organization.
    2. Character types.
    3. Characteristics of the characters.
    4. Foreshadowing.
    5. Dramatic question.
    6. Exposition.
    7. Complications.
    8. Denouement.
    9. Aspects of the mise en scene.
    10. Musical reinforcement.
    11. Focus.
    12. Continuity.
    13. Pacing.
  2. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique a film.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to make connections between the various disciplines of art.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

  1. Identify major artistic styles and periods.
  2. Discuss the cultural significance of the arts.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Elements of Art
  2. Music
  3. Visual Arts
  4. Theater
  5. Film

Primary Faculty
Scott, Stuart
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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