AHSE 60 HS+ Studies in Fine Arts

3-5 credits

This course provides students the opportunity to explore the fine arts including visual and performing arts. Students will demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of visual and performing arts.

Prerequisites: A CASAS Reading score of 226 or higher and acceptance into the HS+ program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Discuss art and artists from at least two time periods, regions, or genres
Recognize and identify various art types
Analyze how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources, and cultural uses
Evaluate design, shape, color, composition, and medium
Create two artistic presentations or art projects that explore the arts from the current historical era
Discuss how visual and audio media can be an important expression of the issues, attitudes, and ideas that have developed throughout history
Publish or exhibit to the public a piece of personally created art

Total Hours: 30-50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30-50