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Fine Art

Art Foundations, Part 1

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ART 041 consists of four main disciplines: art history, art production, art criticism and aesthetics. Each discipline is distinctly different and allows students to gain a comprehensive art foundation. This course chronologically covers movements beginning with Prehistoric art and ending with Baroque Art. With each movement students are given a historical context, as well as an opportunity to learn and develop various art skills. Art 041 also teaches students how to formally judge art and how to answer questions concerning the nature of art. Art 041 is the first course in a two-part art series (ART 041 and ART 043); however, either course may be taken independently of the other. 6 lessons, 8 assignment submissions (6 computer-graded [Speedback] assignments, 2 instructor-graded assignments); proctored computer-graded final exam.

Details:

• Course Length: 1 Semester
• Curriculum Provider: Provo Online (BYU IS curriculum)
• Required Materials:
  • Students are required to have access to basic art supplies and a camera. General supplies include:
  • 8½ x 11″ drawing and painting paper
  • Drawing pencils
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Colored pencils
  • Watercolor or acrylic paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Chalk pastels

Art Foundations, Part 2

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This course covers art basics, including various art studio techniques, elements and principles, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present. 6 lessons, 8 assignment submissions (6 computer-graded [Speedback] assignments, 2 instructor-graded assignments); proctored computer-graded final exam.

Details:

• Course Length: 1 Semester
• Curriculum Provider: Provo Online (BYU IS curriculum)
• Required Materials:
  • a No. 2 or HB pencil
  • drawing paper (8½ x 11 or 8 x 10)
  • kneaded or white plastic eraser
  • ruler
  • Two of the following: oil pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencils, crayons, inexpensive set of watercolor paints, tempera paint, charcoal, black ink.

Introduction to Music

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In MUSIC 041, we will discover what makes music tick, learn about its greatest composers, and hear their masterpieces in a fresh way. This course also takes us globe-trotting to hear the music of other cultures; presents a foot-tapping, finger-snapping guide to jazz styles; and hip-hops us through the colorful history of rock and roll! Each lesson is full of unforgettable sound clips. If music is the heartbeat of society, this course is a stethoscope to help us hear it more clearly. 9 lessons, 9 assignment submissions, all computer-graded (Speedback); proctored computer-graded final exam.

Details:

• Course Length: 1 Semester
• Curriculum Provider: Provo Online (BYU IS curriculum)

Introduction to Art

This is a foundational art course that includes the study of art history, art production, and art criticism. The influence of prominent artists and several art movements will be introduced to students. Students also visually express themselves by applying learned production skills to various projects.

Details:

• Course Length: 1 Semester
• Curriculum Provider: Provo Online (BYU IS curriculum)