This introductory, ‘Learning to Look’ course gives you the foundational knowledge and skills to view, analyze, and explore the historical, social, and cultural contexts of visual art, media, and culture

We’ll learn and practice using the essential vocabulary, critical observation and object-based inquiry skills you need to understand and explore works of art in context

Who is this course for?

• Grades 9-12 and adult learners with an interest in visual art, media, or culture

• Educators or Homeschoolers seeking training in Visual or Stylistic Analysis or foundational skills in art history, visual literacy, and film/media studies

• This is an introductory, beginner-level course. There are no prerequisites. No prior knowledge or experience required

• We strongly recommend you take our introductory course, Learning to Look at Visual Art, before enrolling this course – but it is not required

How does this course work?

• This course is entirely online, asynchronous and self-paced. We do not meet at a specific time

• To receive a Certificate of Completion for PD/CEU credit hours or course equivalency documentation, you must complete at least 80% of the course and all activities, quizzes, and coursework