DA 102 History of Art, Design and Film introduces students to major movements in art and design, and offers an overview of the century-long transition from the introduction of moving pictures to contemporary digital film making. Students explore the history of visual communication through art, design and cinema.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain terms and concepts of art and design
- Identify the major art movements/styles and explain their impact on the art and design that followed
- Explain the historical, cultural and social context of art historical movements
- Take creative risks and experiment with materials and media
- Defend design choices
- Critique art projects
- Produce projects that explore major movements/styles in art and design
- Deliver a presentation to the class
- Identify significant moments in film from the invention of cinema through modern day filmmaking
- Analyze historical thematic trends and filmmaking styles
- Construct arguments in support of their interpretation and understanding of a film
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.