Art Appreciation & Music Appreciation

Credit: 2

Pre-requisite: NA

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of arts and visual arts in general, including their function, and historical, religious, cultural, social, and environmental contexts and relevance;
2. Understand and define the basic principles of arts, visual arts, and design; explain and analyze a work of art from an informed and objective viewpoint, its physical attributes and formal construction;
3. Identify how art works are created and processed;
4. Make a reference to the significance and application of the arts in students’ own field of studies and interests;
5. Analyze Vietnam arts and situate Vietnam arts in the global context.

Credit: 2

Pre-requisite: NA

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Show improved skill in their chosen artistic field (e.g., music, dance, theatre, visual arts) and express their creativity and individuality through performance(s).
2. Evaluate and discuss different forms of artistic performance, identifying key elements and techniques, and write reflective assessments on their personal artistic development.
3. Work well with peers to create and perform artistic pieces, and effectively give and receive constructive feedback.
4. Clearly communicate the artistic vision and choices behind their performances both verbally and in writing (if required) and develop their skills in presenting artistic work to an audience, including stage presence and audience engagement.
5. Explore and appreciate a variety of artistic traditions from around the world, with a special focus on Vietnamese culture, and place their own artistic work in a wider cultural and historical context.
6. Plan, organize, and complete an artistic performance project from start to finish, demonstrating good time management and organizational skills.
7. Understand and apply ethical considerations in artistic performance, including respecting intellectual property and cultural sensitivities, and behave professionally during rehearsals, performances, and collaborative projects.