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Course Syllabus

ART 1200 Art Talks

  • Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
  • Department: Visual Art
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 0
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Fall 2029
  • Optimum Class Size: 75
  • Maximum Class Size: 104

Course Description

This course is designed to expose students to a broad range of contemporary artistic disciplines, techniques, philosophies, and personalities through presentations by working professionals in the arts. All Visual Arts majors should enroll in this course for a minimum of four semesters to meet the AFA degree requirements at Snow College. This course is repeatable for credit. A lab fee is required.

Justification

Attending school in rural central Utah does not afford students many opportunities to interact with contemporary artists as they would in a metropolitan setting. Art Talks will provide a weekly meeting for art majors to learn from and meet with various professionals working in the arts. In order for students to succeed as emerging artists, it is essential that they engage in the dialog of contemporary art. Art talks are an integral part of notable art programs throughout the country and are offered in the state of Utah at most higher education institutions. Lectures will be open to the public.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. MATERIAL PROFICIENCY—Students will be exposed to a broad range of material processes introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions.
  2. CONCEPTUAL PRINCIPLES—Students will be exposed to a broad range of conceptual principles introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions.
  3. HISTORICAL CONTEXT—Students will be exposed to a broad range of historical influences introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions.
  4. CRITICAL ANALYSIS—Students will be exposed to a broad range of critical thought introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions.
  5. CREATIVE PROCESS—Students will be exposed to a broad range of creative processes introduced by visiting art professionals through lectures and discussions.
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Course Content

This course will include presentations and discussions on professional strategies and careers in the arts, methods and materials used in various forms of art production, current issues and concepts in contemporary art, exhibition and gallery strategies, and networking opportunities. Art Talks coordinators will endeavor to secure lecturers from varied backgrounds and disciplines.