Course Outline for Art 203
Interdisciplinary Colloquium for Mature Adults

Effective: Fall 2024
SLO Rev:
Catalog Description:

ART 203 - Interdisciplinary Colloquium for Mature Adults

54.00 - 81.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
This is an interdisciplinary course, exploring the processes, ideas and diverse media of visual arts. The course addresses the thematic concepts that are central to the nature of art making today. Visual problem solving and teamwork will be emphasized throughout the course, in addition to an in-depth exploration of various materials and the nature of professional art practices.
Portfolio Review by Instructor.
1002.00 - Art
Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Laboratory 54.00 - 81.00
Total 54.00 - 81.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. analyze personal, contemporary, and historical works of art, as well as, the artwork created by peers for both aesthetic and conceptual quality;
  2. integrate research into content based reasoning during the development of creative works;
  3. promote an event and publish artwork;
  4. design a professional presentation;
  5. photograph their artwork;
Course Content:

1. The creation of an exhibition, public work of art, or site speciifc installation

2. Learning photographic documentation to industry standards

3. Researching the artwork of professionals in the field

4. Writing an artist statement

5. Group cirtique using design vocabulary

Methods of Instruction:
  1. Group Activities
  2. Hands-on Activities
  3. Field Trips
  4. Oral and Written Analysis
  5. Written assignments
  6. Field Experience
  7. Portfolio Development
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Write a personal bio artist statement.
  2. Photograph artwork for publication.
  3. Create an exhibition, public work of art, or site specific installation.
  1. Portfolios
  2. Class Participation
  3. Group Projects
  4. Field Trips
  5. Critique
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Discuss and compare basic design principles, concepts, media, and formats in the various fine arts disciplines.
  2. Conceive, design, and create works in one or more specific fine arts fields.
  3. Develop a working knowledge of various aesthetic issues, processes, and media and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of works of art.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Heather Darcy Bhandari (2017). Art/Work - Revised & Updated: Everything You Need to Know (and Do) As You Pursue Your Art Career Free Press; Revised, Updated edition (October 17, 2017).
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Students explore all aspects of planning and executing an art project/exhibit. Students will work in a team on a large project for public view, on and off campus.
Portfolio Review by Instructor.
Discipline:
Art*