Course Map

The "Course Map" outlines the content of this course, and shows how it is broken down into
weekly units and content modules.

Weekly units must be completed by the end of the week, which is Sunday (11:59 PM).

Within each weekly unit, content modules must be completed in sequence. Assignments within
modules have specific due dates.

WEEK 1 / WHAT IS ART ANYWAY?

Module 1: Introductions!
How Does This Course Work?
Student Introductions

Module 2: What is Art?
Exploring Art, Chapter 1 (2-22)
Artists on Art Discussion

WEEK 2 / THE LANGUAGE OF ART

Module 3: The Language of Art
Exploring Art,Chapter 2 (23-54)
Art Elements Gallery Discussion

Module 4: Art Media
Exploring Art, Chapter 3 (55-86)
Art Media Gallery Discussion

WEEK 3 / MAKING SENSE OF ART

Module 5: Analyzing Art
Exploring Art, Chapter 4 (87-96)
Art Historical Analysis
Art Historical Analysis Reflection

Module 6: Interpreting Art
Exploring Art, Chapter 4 (96-102)
Interpretation Exercise
Exploring Art Readshare Sign Up

WEEK 4 / ART IN OUR WORLD, PT. 1
Module 7: Where is Art?
Exploring Art, Chapter 15 (439-458)
Google Art Project
Explore Google Art Discussion

Module 8: Street Art
Las Calles Hablan
Las Calles Hablan Reflection

WEEK 5 / ART IN OUR WORLD, PT. 2

Module 9: Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage at Risk
Cultural Heritage at Risk Discussion

Module 10: Exploring Art
Exploring Art, Chapters 5-14 (selected)
Exploring Art Readshare Post and Reply

WEEK 6 / WRAP UP

Module 11: Final Exam
Final Exam