DA 102 History of Art, Design and Film

School of Arts and Technology

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.

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Course Details
Total number of weeks	15
Total Credits
Total Hours	45

Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture	3

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

Teaching and Learning Approach

This is a lecture course in which images, artists and major art movements/styles are explored. Students are required to attend all classes and take good notes. Class discussion, questions and participation are strongly encouraged; engaging with the material makes the content more meaningful, interesting, and easier to understand and retain.

Learning Resources

Required: None Recommended: None

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1.No class & Orientation Day 2.What is Art? & The Ancient World: Chauvet Cave in France and images from Egypt 3.When sheep are not sheep: Exploring Iconography of the Byzantine Era & The Origins of Typography and Printing 4.The Italian Renaissance: Angels, Demons and Iconography & The Nineteenth Century: Industrial Revolution 5.No Class (Day of Truth and Reconciliation) & The Nineteenth Century: Victorian Era Graphic Design 6.Ukiyo-e and Japonisme: Japanese printmakers and the impact their art made on European Artists 7.No Class (Thanksgiving) & WW1 Propaganda 8.Blue Riders, Wild Beasts and other "Degenerate" Art: The Expressionists and the Nazi Regime & Pablo Picasso: Cubism and other Strokes of Genius 9.Invention of a Medium 10.Documentary Storytelling 11.Street Art: Public Art from around the Globe & Student Presentations 12.Narrative Storytelling 13.Animation in Cinema 14.Individual Critiques

Assessment

Title	Learning Outcomes	Value
Assignment 1: Art Nouveau inspired Project Assignment 2: German Expressionist inspired	4-7	25%
Project	4-7	25%
Presentation: Inspirational Artist	8	20%
Written or Verbal Critical Analysis 1: Film	1 10-11	7.5%
Written or Verbal Critical Analysis 2: Film	2 10-11	7.5%
Written or Verbal Critical Analysis 3: Film	3 10-11	7.5%
Written or Verbal Critical Analysis 4: Film	4 10-11	7.5%
Total		100%

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
	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.