Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

ART 1240 - Visual Art in Practice and Theory: Critical Perspectives


Emphasizes the historical and theoretical contexts and approaches that inform the production and analysis of visual culture.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Attain a basic visual literacy and awareness of art, design, and craft history.
  • Attain an understanding of the School of Art, the various majors, and career opportunities and resources.
  • Develop analytical verbal and written skills and the ability to use research resources (textual and electronic).
  • Gain experience in the integration of critical theory and contemporary art, design, and craft practices within the Foundations Program.
  • Use critical thinking to analyze the content and social function of visual culture.


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