Intro to Visual Arts
This course is recommended as a visual arts elective for non-art majors and liberal arts elective credit for art majors.
Course
Intro to Visual Arts ARTS 1001
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.
Lecture/studio: 4 hours
Prerequisites
- None
Works
Current Exhibitions
Student Exhibition Spring 2022
- A showcase of the incredible talent, determination and creativity of our students. All the featured artwork was made this semester by students as coursework in the Art, Art History, and Design Department.
- image credit: Francy Hinds
Student Exhibition Spring 2022
Student Exhibition Fall 2021
- Browse the exhibition at the link below to see drawings, paintings, photography, digital art, graphic design and more. We applaud our students, and invite you to explore the exhibition!
- image credit: 'Look With Your Eyes Not Your Mouth' by Faith Lapierre
Student Exhibition Fall 2021
Areas of Study
Art Links
Contact Information
Leadership
- Shawn Parker
- Department Chair
- 401-825-2220
- [email protected]
- Knight Campus
- Room 4058
Offices
- Shawn Parker
- Department Chair
- 401-825-2220
- [email protected]
- Knight Campus
- Room 4058
- Diane McLaughlin
- Technical Staff Assistant
- 401-825-2220
- [email protected]
- Knight Campus
- Room 4058