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Course Learning Resources:
Modern Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Hunter, Sam et al (Optional)
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All course assignments can be completed using Web-based materials. See Resources page.
Course Description This course provides a survey of the values, major events and contributions of modern
art. Key topics include the development of modern art theories, recent developments in painting and sculpture and use of modern media in the visual arts. Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Better understand the development of artistic expression in the modern period.
2. Understand how historical art and artistic innovations have influenced modern art works;
3. Be able to articulate the spiritual context of an artistic creation;
4. Understand how the political climate of a given period influences its artistic expressions;
5. Understand how modern artists create emotional expressions in their works that result in responsive chords in
audiences;
6. Understand the role of technology, especially digital, in modern and emerging art.Course Policies
This is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you will complete and submit via the
Internet. Email and Internet contact are available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or
HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so
that you have adequate time to complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace the work
comfortably. Communication
As an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use the email
address provided for questions, comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 7 total assignments, including a final paper.
There are three total tests, including a final exam. The tests are sent to you after you have submitted sequential assignments, as outlined on the Test page. Grade Components
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