2009-2011 - Benedict College

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT 153
Teaching of Art majors must meet all certification standards of the South Carolina State Department
of Education for graduation. (See Department of Education)
Student Learning Outcomes
The Visual Arts area aims to foster the development of instruction of the highest quality while simultaneously
encouraging varied and experimental approaches to the teaching of art and design to insure
that students within the Visual Arts Programs will:
• interpret the nonverbal language of art and design;
• develop essential foundation-level art/design skills;
• become familiar with and develop competence in a number of two-dimensional and three
dimensional art/design disciplines;
• become familiar with major achievements in the history of art, including the works and
intentions of leading artists of the past and present;
• develop critical thinking skills and cultivate the ability to make intelligent and informed
judgments regarding excellence in the arts;
• understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about art and design;
• develop aesthetic perception by increasing their awareness of the aesthetic qualities in
man-made and natural environments;
• develop the capacity to identify and solve problems within a variety of physical, technological,
social and cultural contexts;
• develop technical skills to communicate effectively and to meet job demands;
• make art as a personal creative statement;
In addition, students within the Teaching of Art Program will:
• demonstrate an understanding of theories, philosophies, research in and practices of teaching
art to both children and adolescents;
• plan and execute instruction that includes aesthetic perception, cultural heritage, creative
expression, and criticism;
Program objectives are in compliance with the South Carolina Visual Art Frameworks standards of the
South Carolina Department of Education.
ART COURSES
FA 111, ED 112E, ED 211E, ED 212E, ED 311E, ED 312E, ED 411E, ED 412E Seminars
(Course descriptions for these seminars are on pages 69-70.)
credit 1 hr.
ART 131 Fundamentals of Art I
credit 3 hrs.
This freshman-oriented studio course is designed to introduce students to the primary concepts, techniques,
vocabulary, and tools for the creation of two-dimensional art forms. Basic tool and material
safety concerns are discussed and career opportunities are explored. Instruction will be given through
lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on studio projects.
ART 132 Fundamentals of Art II
credit 3 hrs.
This freshman-oriented studio course is designed to introduce students to the primary concepts, techniques,
vocabulary, and tools for the creation of three-dimensional art forms. Basic tool and material
safety concerns are discussed and career opportunities are explored. Instruction will be given through
lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on studio projects.
ART 133 Introduction to Digital Design
credit 3 hrs.
Introduction to the Macintosh computer as a tool for image making. Reinforcement of design elements
and principles via the computer.