ART 2100 Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice
Medical Spanish & Health Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 9/21/24 - 12/14/24
ART 2100 Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Other Subject Area: Studio Arts
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ART 2100
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 48
Required Supplies: This is a beginner introductory course; you will need some basic materials to be able to complete in class practices and assignments.
- Sketch Book: notebook for drawing, sketching, doodling (unlined) 8x11in Ruler
- Hard eraser Pencil (2B, 4B, 6B) Pencil sharpener
- Fineliner Pens Black (0.4mm)
- Color pencils (good quality, Faber-castell, Prisma color, Sargent Art Premium pencils, Prang Groove, Reeves colored pencils etc.)
- Soft eraser (Kneadable art eraser) Blending stump
DESCRIPTION
This foundation course is designed to introduce and enhance students? beginner knowledge of art fundamentals. This course will help the students find personal meaning in works of art, develop a better understanding of the nature and validity of art as a medium, and learn basic concepts like line, shape, volume, contour, light, space, box construction, cylinder construction, saturation hue, and color.
Students will learn about the essentials of art through experience and experimentation. Through determination and an open mind, you will increase your creativity and discover exciting ways to understand and analyze the diversity of form and content in artwork. With a willingness to work, the experiences in this class will be memorable in a positive way.
Upon completion, students should have a basic understanding of the art materials used, have an overview of art history, understand how art represents its society, and have a communicative purpose.
Students will learn about the essentials of art through experience and experimentation. Through determination and an open mind, you will increase your creativity and discover exciting ways to understand and analyze the diversity of form and content in artwork. With a willingness to work, the experiences in this class will be memorable in a positive way.
Upon completion, students should have a basic understanding of the art materials used, have an overview of art history, understand how art represents its society, and have a communicative purpose.