Apr 10, 2026  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

ART 2250 - Special Topics In Art



3 Credits
Presents specific topics in art and visual culture on a rotating basis. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to, History of Photography, Art Theory and Criticism, and Contemporary Art. This course may be repeated under different topics.

Major Content Areas
Characteristics of media covered (historical and/or contemporary): 20%

History of media, style(s) and/or period(s): 35%

Production and consumption of media being covered: 30%

Vocabulary of the media being covered: 15%

Learning Outcomes
Use proper vocabulary as related to various art media

Identify and explain specific art works throughout history as relevant to the course topic

Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and political influences behind the advancement of given media and expression

Place oneself and one’s actions within the history of art and visual culture

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts