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This course introduces students, through a broad overview, to the nature of art, the people who make art, forms of art takes and the cultural significance of art. Students consider the various roles of artists and how those roles evolved historically within a socio-cultural context. Additionally, students will learn how global concerns affecting marginalized populations, politics, economics, technology, and the environment impact the art that is produced. A thorough introduction to the elements and principles of design will lay the foundation for visual literacy on which students will analyze and critique various disciplines including drawing, painting, photography, film, video, sculpture, architecture, crafts, and environmental design. Issues concerning aesthetics, creativity, and perception will also be addressed in this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify several themes and purposes of art; Identify the visual elements and apply them in analysis of various two-and three-dimensional media; Identify the principles of design in art; Apply principles of design and personal aesthetics to criticism and analysis of various art media; Demonstrate an understanding of a comprehensive list of terms common in the art world and apply those terms in written criticism; Demonstrate a knowledge of a variety of roles artists have assumed in society; Demonstrate a knowledge of the traits characteristic of these artists and their styles; Demonstrate a knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in a broad spectrum of two-and three-dimensional media; Demonstrate a sense of the chronological history of the arts.