MCCCD Program Description

Cultural Viewpoints in the Arts

Course: HUM120

First Term: 2015 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Introduction to the influence of culture and ethnicity on the artist, including factors such as race, religion, gender, class, sexual preference, age, and region. Lecture and discussion on various art forms, including literature, visual arts, music, dance, film, and theater

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define and describe culture. (I) 2. Define and describe your own culture(s). (II) 3. Define and describe several different cultures and subcultures. (II) 4. Analyze the representation and influence of culture in selected works of art, drawn from a variety of mediums. (III, IV) 5. Identify specific ways in which art reflects culture. (III, IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Culture A. Race and ethnicity B. Religion C. Gender D. Class E. Sexual preference F. Age G. Region H. Other II. Examples of Cultures and Subcultures III. Representations of Culture in Selected Works of Art IV. Influence of Culture in Selected Works of Art

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/27/1996

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