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Liberal Arts - Arts & Humanities (A.A.) (non transfer option)

Courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures and have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments.

The graduate of the AA program in liberal arts (non transfer) – arts and humanities will:

• Develop an ability to identify artwork from various periods and styles.
• Students will develop an appreciation for the importance of art in society, and to recognize the ways art can affect and/or reflect cultural, political and humanistic issues.
• Develop an individual aesthetic sensitivity.
• Understand western and non-western works of philosophical, historical, literary, aesthetic and cultural importance.
• Produce or respond to artistic and creative expression.

Liberal Arts - Arts & Humanities (A.A.) (transfer option)

Courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary and humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments.

The graduate of the AA program in liberal arts (transfer) – arts & humanities will:

• Develop an appreciation of the beauty and values that have shaped and enriched our culture.
• Understand the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation.
• Develop an appreciation for the importance of art in society, to recognize the way art can affect and/or reflect cultural, political and humanistic issues.
• Develop an individual aesthetic sensitivity.
• Understand the interrelationship between the creative arts, the humanities and self.
• Develop the ability to identify artwork from various periods and styles.

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