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ARTH 293 Self/Image: The Portrait Units: 3.00
From ancient Egyptian mummies to contemporary selfies, visual portraits have reflected and shaped ideals of personal and collective identity in diverse cultures and historical periods. This course explores the art of portraiture and its significance in human society. Specific case studies may vary.
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of the Department.
Equivalency ARTH 393/3.0*.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Develop skills of effective time management, work ethic, and project management, including both individual and group projects.
- Engage in critical thinking about visual art and its cultural significance, with a focus on portraiture.
- Gain experience in effective scholarly writing, including visual and contextual analysis of works of art, with a focus on portraiture.
- Gain experience in persuasive oral communication through informal discussions and formal presentations.
- Identify and describe major artists, themes and historical developments in visual portraiture.
- Understand terms and concepts related to the study of art history, specifically portraiture, and use them correctly in discussion and writing assignments.