ART 107 - Visual Literacy

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

ART - Art

Description:

This course will focus on the way images convey meaning, how visual language developed historically and how imagery can be a powerful means of communication, persuasion, and expression. In addition to basic art and design vocabulary, course content will include history, semiotics, cultural, environmental and political awareness with the intent of developing skills necessary to be (more) critically engaged in an increasingly cluttered visual world. Prerequisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (A)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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