Develop understanding of the general nature of art through study of aesthetics, or the philosophy of art. |
Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret oral and written arguments and materials.
Demonstrate an ability to make informed aesthetic judgments about the arts, such as visual, performing, and literary. |
70% of students will score a grade of C or better on an out of class essay analyzing art.
(High Museum) |
| Learn to talk about art make informed judgments through study of art criticism skills. |
Demonstrate an ability to make informed aesthetic judgments about the arts, such as visual, performing, and literary. |
70% of students will satisfactorily complete an exercise using the 4-step method of art criticism to describe and evaluate a work of art
(Heraldry) |
| Identify different periods and styles of art through study of the history of individual works. |
Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret oral and written arguments and materials.
Demonstrate an ability to make informed aesthetic judgments about the arts, such as visual, performing, and literary.
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70% of students will score a 70 or higher on an in-class test that addresses art history and artistic periods.
(Test #2) |