ART 3308 Contemporary Art: 1945 to the Present

A study of painting and sculpture today, beginning with the developments of the post-World War II period. Concentration is on work in the United States and Western Europe.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Proficiency in verbal skills needed to critically analyze works of art in cultural and historical context (3.1, 3.2).
2. Demonstrate awareness of art historical context (3.2). This includes: recognition of major artists working from 1945 through the 1980s (3.2); awareness of overarching stylistic attributes from artistic periods (3.2); and basic knowledge of key theories of the era (3.1, 3.2).
3. Show development in their abilities to write about and discuss works of art. This includes: use of appropriate vocabulary (3.1, 3.2); ability to compose a standard essay (3.1, 3.2); and knowledge of basic research methods (3.1, 3.2).