Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

ART 105 Art Foundations

Course Information

Course information
Course Number ART 105
Course Title Art Foundations
Description Art Foundations is a course designed to introduce students to the materials, processes, and concepts of two-dimensional art-making. Through hands-on experience, students will learn to compose the elements of design (line, shape, texture, value, color, and space) according to the principles of organization (balance, emphasis, rhythm, scale and proportion, and unity). Creativity, experimentation, visual problem-solving, and the analysis of imagery are emphasized. (Prerequisites: None). (MNTC 6: Humanities and Fine Arts).
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 80
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 1 Credit, 27 Hours
Lab 2 Credits, 53 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Integrate the steps of the creative process when developing work.
  2. Cultivate facility with different artistic media.
  3. Compose the elements of art according to the principles of organization.
  4. Compose designs according to the concepts of color theory.
  5. Analyze how an artwork is "read."
  6. Analyze art and design within a historical and contemporary context.
  7. Compose an informed personal reaction to a work of art.
  8. Create both self and peer evaluations of artwork.
  9. Create original artwork that displays creative problem solving.

SCC Accessibility Statement

South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.

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