The exploration of the purposes and processes in the visual arts including evaluation of selected works of painting, drawing, photography and graphic design related to everyday life.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Define the elements and principles of art
• Analyze the elements and principles of art
• Identify art terms
• Identify art forms
• Identify art techniques
• Identify selected artists
• Identify selected styles
• Identify periods in art
• Display the ability to place selected works within the correct periods of art
• Describe art techniques
• Analyze art works in terms of processes and materials
• Analyze art in terms of its role in culture
• Describe art events and how they impact art and culture