ART 101 : Visual Art Colloquium
This course will consist of career seminars, visiting artist talks, and workshops to help students explore career possibilities in art and design. This course will provide an overview of art and design careers, including fine arts, textile design, fashion design, industrial design, graphic design, web and multimedia design. Students will gain skills in analyzing works of art and design in addition to exploring career options. They will be introduced to concepts central to design and art pedagogy, including the structure and sequencing for art and design education, the creative process, the design process and oral and written critiques. Two class hours a week, or a total of 32 hours during the semester. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking.
Course Outcomes
Through in-class work and written reflection, students will demonstrate their ability to:
1. Identify the structure and sequence of higher-education art and design curriculum at Bristol CC and transfer institutions as well as expectations and demands of a college-level studio art environment and connection to their career.
2. Locate and apply relevant academic, professional and digital resources available through Bristol CC, Boston Public Library and the Internet to support coursework and future career planning.
3. Compare career pathways across various creative fields and evaluate those options in relation to their own academic and professional goals.
4. Apply creative thinking strategies to brainstorm with classmates and apply critical thinking strategies by analyzing works of art and design using critique vocabulary.
5. Examine the multicultural and global dimensions of art and design practice, drawing on course films, readings, and guest artist presentations to support written and discussion-based responses.
6. Assess the role of the artist and designer in addressing social issues and ethical responsibility in creative practice.