ART 290 - Introduction to the Arts of Africa,North America and the Pacific KCC AA/DH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: ART 0, ART 270 or ART 280. ART 290 focuses on formal and contextual study of art from selected areas in Africa, the Pacific, and North America. Upon successful completion of ART 290, the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of art as a visible manifestation of cultural values. Develop a sense of awareness and appreciation for the similarity and diversity between cultures. Show a knowledge of major cultural trends including a visual literacy of various materials, techniques and art forms. Demonstrate an understanding of the present day role of art by comparing and contrasting its functions in the past. Critically examine the impact of western contact, colonization, decolonization and a global economy on the visual arts. Apply critical thinking and inquiry skills to the analysis and processing of information. Incorporate writing as a tool for analyzing art forms.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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