COPA 250 - The Arts and Human Experience

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

CONSERVATORY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Description:

An overview of artistic forms of expression from selected cultures with particular reference to dance, theatre, music, and visual arts. Students will recognize aesthetic elements within the arts and will explore how the arts reflect socio-cultural, political, economic, or philosophical contexts in society. Attendance at performances and a gallery tour is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Develop and articulate working definitions of art, fine arts, and performing arts. (2) Define and give examples of artistic idioms such as: traditional/cultural/folk arts; classical arts; popular arts; cutting edge arts. (3) Define and explain how each of the following art disciplines is put together: visual arts; dance; music; theatre. (4) Solve problems and experience the creative, expressive process of art-making by using artistic methods and materials in an interactive classroom workshop. (5) Demonstrate their response to/appreciation of a personal art experience through reflection, interpretation, evaluation, and critique. (6) Demonstrate the ability to research, to analyze, and to relate an art topic to another topic within a particular context. Cultural, political, economic, social, philosophical, or (an)other viewpoint(s) may be applied.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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