Module 1, Aesthetics and Composition in Visual Media, examines various theories of aesthetics and composition to determine why we find certain painting, photography, sketches, etc. visually appealing. In this 15-hour module, students will use on-line resource materials to study theories of aesthetics and composition, test the ideas using samples of visual art, and complete an analytical and creative project.

Students have the opportunity to apply the concepts in the world of advertising.

The completion time for the module is six weeks.

RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
This is a general education module that supports the following goal areas:	This module contributes to your program by helping you to achieve the following provincial generic skills standards:
Aesthetic Appreciation "heighten critical appreciation" (General Education in Ontario's Community Colleges)	Learning Outcome #1 - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of audiences. Learning Outcome #4 - Use a variety of computer hardware and software and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks. Learning Outcome #7 - Collect, analyze and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources.

MODULE CURRICULUM

I. Module Learning Requirements/Embedded Knowledge and Skills

Module Learning Requirements	Knowledge and Skills
When you have earned credit for this module you will have demonstrated an ability to:
analyse a piece visual art or advertising that reflects accepted theories and ideas	conduct on-line and other research to learn about theories of composition and aesthetics appreciate composition in the visual arts consider the effects of composition on aesthetics
create a piece visual art or advertising that reflects accepted theories and ideas	use technology with skill and confidence exercise creative and analytical abilities

II. Learning Activities and Assessment

Samples of learning activities include:

• study and understand the resource material provided in the module
• research and test the theories and concepts studied in the module
• analyze the composition of sample pieces of visual art and advertising using accepted theories and ideas
• complete analytical and creative assignments
  
  

III. Evaluation/Earning Credit

The following will provide evidence of your learning achievement:

Progress Email Memorandum Assignment

Analytical Assignment research and produce a short report explaining and testing the theories of composition studied in the module. The report will require the student the organize information from a variety of sources, report using visual, numerical, and narrative data, and write at the college level.

Creative Assignment design and produce a piece of visual "art" from a range of options including photography, advertising, brochures, fine art, etc., applying the theories of composition studied in the module.

RELATED INFORMATION

If you are a student with a disability please identify your needs to the professor and/or the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) so that support services can be arranged for you. You can do this by making an appointment at the CSD, Room C142, Ext. 7683 or arranging a personal interview with the professor to discuss your needs.

Students, it is your responsibility to retain module outlines for possible future use to support applications for transfer of credit to other educational institutions.