Courses with Jay
ART 101: Understanding Architecture
Survey Architecture class covering global styles from the Pyramids through today! No textbook is required!
ART 102: Understanding the Visual Arts
Survey Art History course that focuses on Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture, featuring works from the Portland Art Museum! No textbook is required!
ART 214: History of Graphic Design
Art History course focused on the development of visual communication and design. There IS a required book for this course: Meggs History of Graphic Design?(can be accessed through the PCC Library).
ART 215: American Residential Architecture
Art History course focused on residential architecture in the United States from the 1600s through today! There IS a required book fo this course, A Field Guide to American Houses?(can be accessed through the PCC Library).
ART 217: Comics Art & Literature
This elective course is taught (typically) via Zoom and features a revolving booklist. We look at comics through the lens of art history, and discusses sequential art in terms of structure, history, and lasting impact. Students can expect to spend up to $40 on books for this course (bulk of the books will be available for FREE through the Multnomah County Library!). See prior student work here.
Skills students will develop:
The skills listed below not only enhance the understanding of art history, but also contribute to overall academic and professional development!
- Professionalism by taking pride in submitted assignments. This includes:
- Personal Accountability
- Time Management
- Critical Self-Reflection
- Ingenuity, and the ability to become a “self-starter.”
- Critical Thinking:
- Analyzing and interpreting art from different periods and cultures encourages students to develop their ability to think critically about visual and historical information.
- Research Skills:
- Online courses often require students to engage in independent research, learning how to find, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources.
- Writing and Communication:
- Crafting essays, discussion posts, and visual analysis projects helps improve writing and communication skills, focusing on clarity, argumentation, and evidence-based analysis.
- Visual Analysis:
- Understanding how to analyze and interpret artistic elements, such as composition, color, and technique, enhances students’ ability to observe and describe visual information.
- Self-Motivation and Time Management:
- Asynchronous courses require students to manage their own schedules and deadlines, fostering self-discipline and organizational skills.
- Digital Literacy:
- Navigating online platforms, utilizing digital resources, and engaging with multimedia content helps students become more proficient in digital tools and technologies.
- Cultural Awareness:
- Exposure to diverse artistic traditions and historical contexts broadens students’ understanding of different cultures and their contributions to art history.
- Critical Reading:
- Engaging with scholarly articles, textbook chapters, and other readings develops students’ ability to read critically and extract key information and arguments.
- Artistic Appreciation:
- Gaining an understanding of various art movements, styles, and periods helps students develop a deeper appreciation for art and its role in human expression and history.
- Problem-Solving:
- Analyzing complex art historical questions and working through assignments independently cultivates problem-solving skills and intellectual independence.
- The ability to make connections within and beyond the course!