Art 100 Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  ART 100 Course Syllabus Fall 2018

Meet Your Instructor: 

Professor Wilson

I graduated summa cum laude from UC Santa Barbara majoring in Art History with a minor in History.  I then moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the National Portrait Gallery.  Next was graduate school- I attended UC Riverside's Art History Master's Program while teaching at the University. During grad school, I also worked at the Mission Inn Museum while teaching at local middle schools and high schools.  I wrote my Master's thesis on the art of the California Missions.  For the last year, I've been working at Santa Ana College, Palomar College, and Fullerton College teaching Art History courses.

Email: Wilson_Elaine@sac.edu 

Course Description: A study of the visual arts in relation to both personal and cultural expressions. Fundamentals of visual organization, color theory, terminology, historical art movements and concepts will be studied. Required for art majors.

Textbook Information: Instructor has elected to use Open Educational Resources for this course and will provide your course materials in pdf form. There is zero textbook cost.

Course Learning Objectives: 

1. Analyze works of art based on their formal characteristics including the elements of art and the principles of design

2. Know and understand traditional and contemporary art media and their techniques

3. Consider and discuss from various theoretical perspectives of art the purposes for artistic creation across cultures and timeframes

Resources:

Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)

I am committed to ensuring access to all facets of the college and to providing accommodations and services to promote student success within college programs.  If you have specific disabilities and require special accommodations, please let me know right away.  For assistance or more information, visit the DSPS Office at The Village, VL-204 or visit the DSPS Website.

SAC Library

Our library website is a fantastic resource for online learning.  A great place to start is with the Library Instructional Videos which explain how to find articles, books, and other resources online, as well as how to develop research skills.