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Intro to Visual Arts

ARTS 1001 - 3 Credits

An introduction to the basic principles of analyzing and understanding the visual arts. Vocabulary, techniques and a brief history of art are covered with slide lectures, reading and discussion, studio art/ design assignments and gallery visits. This course is recommended as a visual arts elective for non-art majors and liberal arts elective credit for art majors.

Lecture/studio: 4 hours


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