Discipline Name:ArtProgram: Art AA DegreeName of Faculty RepresentativeDeborah Paulsen

PLO PROGRAM MATRIX
Course Number, Name and SLOs / PLO: Create works of art and
design using problem solving
methodologies and intuitive
processes. / PLO: Apply the elements and principles of design with competent technique with two ad three- dimensional media, including technology. / PLO: Use discipline specific terminology in oral and written communication. / PLO: Demonstrate aesthetic responsiveness by taking a position on and communicating the merits of specific works of art and how those works of art reflect human values within historical, cultural, political and philosophical contexts.
Art 101 Survey of Art History I
Analyze the evolution and function of Western art within historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of the Pre-historic through Medieval periods.
Compare and contrast works of Western art and architecture from Pre-historical through Medieval periods in terms of function and style.
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Art 102 Survey of Art History II
Analyze the evolution and function of Western art within historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century periods.
Compare and contrast works of Western art and architecture from the Renaissance through the Twentieth Century in terms of style and expression. / X
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Art 109 The Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America
Analyze the function of the indigenous arts of Africa, Oceana, and Ancient America within historical, religious, and cultural contexts.
Compare and contrast works of art and architecture of the indigenous people of Africa, Oceania, and Ancient America in terms of style and expression. / X
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Art 111 History of Contemporary Art
Analyze the evolution and function of art within historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of Modern and Contemporary visual art 1840 to the present.
Compare and contrast works of art and architecture from Modern and Contemporary periods 1840 to the present. / X
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Art 201 Drawing I
Students create drawings from observation with full values showing the illusion of three-dimensional space.
Appraise works of art that demonstrate historical and contemporary developments, critical trends, materials, and approaches in drawing in a written format. / X / X / X / X
Art 202 Drawing II
Demonstrate proficiency in color drawing.
Create anatomically correct and proportioned head, hands and feet studies.
Render with warm and cool marks in perspective. / X
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Art 204 Life Drawing I
Demonstrate applying light logic to drawings to give the illusion of volume.
Respond to an artwork personally and formally, including explaining the merits of the work based on cultural or historical context.
Draw the human figure using accurate observed proportions. / X
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Art 300 Introduction to Painting
Demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary techniques with paint.
Demonstrate mixing color and use color in different color schemes.
Demonstrate balancing a composition with color and other formal elements. / X
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Art 501 Beginning Two Dimensional Design
Synthesize examination of contemporary trends, materials and approaches in two-dimensional art by exploring and manipulating two-dimensional elements into a design.
Analyze fundamental theoretical design concepts within the context of various cultures historical periods and aesthetic sensibilities. / X / X / X / X
Art 502 Beginning Three Dimensional Design
Analyze fundamental theoretical three-dimensional concepts within the context of various cultures, historical periods and aesthetic sensibilities in a written format.
Synthesize examination of contemporary trends, materials and approaches in three-dimensional art by exploring and manipulating the three dimensional elements into a design. / X / X / X / X
Multimedia 100 Introduction to Multimedia Computer Applications
Effectively navigate the Macintosh desktop and compose creative images using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Illustrate use of image resolution, color theory, and color calibration.
Compose digital images using the theories of composition and the principles of design / X
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