Weekly Syllabus

Module 1

Aesthetics - Cretive Impulse

Philosophical Aesthtics: An Overview (Levinson, Jerrold. The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003)

Hemphill, Brian K. Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic. Place of publication not identified: Universe Inc, 2011.

Aesthetics & The Creative Impulse Powerpoint (PDF format)

Videos

Aesthetics Crash Course

Creative Sculptures Around The World

Artistic Expression And The Creative Impulse

10 Creative Music Videos

Form

(Structure, Function, Content, Context)

Form Powerpoint (PDF format)

Videos

Art In Context

Ending of Citizen Kane Orson Welles Film Classic

Scene from A Few Good Men

From Africa To Appalachia

Designing Minds: Stefan Sagmeister (Part 2 of 3)

The Greatest Showman | Official Trailer

 Veteran graffiti artist RISK on his evolving art form

Chance the Rapper Freestyles on Sway in the Morning Show (viewer discretion/language)

Interstellar - Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Bohemian Rhapsody Wayne's World

Beethoven - 5th Symphony Metal Version

TEST 1 February 8 (covering Module 1)

Module 2

Composition & Technique

(Perspective,Medium, Space, Arrangement, Knowledge, Skill/Dexterity, Concentration)

Composition Powerpoint (PDF format)

TEST 2 TBA (covering Module 2)

Module 3

Imagination, Perception & Emotions

(Sensation, Sensory Memory, Emotional Attitude, Memory, Depth, Range )

(Experience, Conception, Relative Truth, Artistic Choice)

(Symbolism, Epiphany)

(The Call, Vision, Passion)

Module 4 (Global Examples & Pre Project Information & Activities

Music, Painting, Literature, Poetry, Photogragy & Film - Click to go to Resources link

Module 5

Semester Projects