Cultural Aesthetic Understanding Course

Program Overview

This Cultural Aesthetic Understanding Course explores the interplay of artistic expression and cultural identity. Through interactive modules, assessments, and a final project, students analyze the origins, meanings, and contexts of human expression. The program emphasizes rational analysis, historical awareness, and respect for diverse artistic traditions, preparing graduates for careers in fields such as art history, conservation, and curation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Intercultural, interdisciplinary study of artistic influence and expression.
• Objectives:
• Examine interactions among various creative expressions.
• Analyze the role of style in daily life.
• Interpret artistic representations of cultural identity and diversity.
• Explore the interaction of diverse artistic traditions.
• Description:
• Explores the origins, varieties, and meanings of human expression and artifacts.
• Identifies modes of symbolic expression and aesthetic/literary conventions.
• Encourages reflection on one's own and other cultures.
• Develops skills of analysis, criticism, and interpretation of artistic works.
• Analyzes cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts of expressions and artifacts.
• Cultivates argumentation, idea development, and opinion formation about human expression.
• Emphasizes rational analysis, historical context awareness, and respect for diverse expressions.

Outline:

• Learning Experience:
• Starts on the first of the month.
• Consists of 6 modules.
• Designed to be completed in 8 weeks.
• Utilizes readings, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and case studies.
• Includes assessments, peer discussions, and a final project for real-world application practice.
• 24/7 access to course content.
• Collaboration and networking opportunities available.
• Course Content:
• Module 1: The human experience
• Module 2: Art in many forms
• Module 3: Making connections - art is participatory
• Module 4: The act of creating
• Module 5: Cultural aesthetic observations
• Module 6: Other meanings of culture

Teaching:

• Faculty:
• Experienced team from various countries with expertise in online education.
• Provides world-class support through individual feedback, office hours, and live chat.
• Support:
• Dedicated success advisors available 24/7.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning during the program with over 16,000 courses and professional networking opportunities.

Careers:

• Provides relevant skills applicable to various careers.
• Stackable credentials allow building certificates and degrees for career advancement.
• Graduates work at top companies like Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
• Testimonials from current learners highlight the program's effectiveness in achieving career goals.

Other:

• Program cost: $175
• Course credits: 3
• Estimated time per week: 10-15 hours
• Next start date: June 1
• Relevant jobs: Archivists, Art historians, Conservators, Curators