HUM 103: Introduction to the Humanities - 20th Century to Present

online available

In this course, students are introduced to various artistic periods and movements from the early 20th Century to the Present. The creative disciplines of human artistic output are explored, focusing on the Western World. This course can be presented in chronological or topical format. Classes will cover a minimum of eight movements through various interdisciplinary media. Movements (selection): Dada, Surrealism, Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Conceptual Art, Post-Modern, etc. Media: History, Visual Arts (including Photography and Film), Architecture, Literature, Philosophy, Music and Religion.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Level II Prereq: Computer Literacy

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered in the daytime offered in the daytime  

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered in the daytime offered in the daytime  

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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