Courses with Jay
At PCC, Jay teaches:
- ART 101: Understanding Architecture
- Survey Architecture class covering global styles from the Pyramids through today! No textbook is required!
- ART 102: Understanding the Visual Arts
- Survey Art History course that focuses on Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture, featuring works from the Portland Art Museum! No textbook is required!
- ART 214: History of Graphic Design
- Art History course focused on the development of visual communication and design. There IS a required book for this course: Meggs History of Graphic Design?(can be accessed through the PCC Library).
- ART 215: American Residential Architecture
- Art History course focused on residential architecture in the United States from the 1600s through today! There IS a required book fo this course, A Field Guide to American Houses?(can be accessed through the PCC Library).
- ART 217: Comics Art & Literature
- This elective course is taught twice a year on Zoom and features a revolving booklist. This class is taught under the lens of art history, and discusses comics in terms of structure, history, and lasting impact. Students can expect to spend up to $40 on books for this course (bulk of the books will be available for FREE through the Multnomah County Library!).
Skills students will develop:
The skills listed below not only enhance the understanding of art history, but also contribute to overall academic and professional development!
- Professionalism by taking pride in submitted assignments. This includes:
- Personal Accountability
- Time Management
- Critical Self-Reflection
- Ingenuity, and the ability to become a “self-starter.”
- Critical Thinking:
- Analyzing and interpreting art from different periods and cultures encourages students to develop their ability to think critically about visual and historical information.
- Research Skills:
- Online courses often require students to engage in independent research, learning how to find, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources.
- Writing and Communication:
- Crafting essays, discussion posts, and visual analysis projects helps improve writing and communication skills, focusing on clarity, argumentation, and evidence-based analysis.
- Visual Analysis:
- Understanding how to analyze and interpret artistic elements, such as composition, color, and technique, enhances students’ ability to observe and describe visual information.
- Self-Motivation and Time Management:
- Asynchronous courses require students to manage their own schedules and deadlines, fostering self-discipline and organizational skills.
- Digital Literacy:
- Navigating online platforms, utilizing digital resources, and engaging with multimedia content helps students become more proficient in digital tools and technologies.
- Cultural Awareness:
- Exposure to diverse artistic traditions and historical contexts broadens students’ understanding of different cultures and their contributions to art history.
- Critical Reading:
- Engaging with scholarly articles, textbook chapters, and other readings develops students’ ability to read critically and extract key information and arguments.
- Artistic Appreciation:
- Gaining an understanding of various art movements, styles, and periods helps students develop a deeper appreciation for art and its role in human expression and history.
- Problem-Solving:
- Analyzing complex art historical questions and working through assignments independently cultivates problem-solving skills and intellectual independence.
- The ability to make connections within and beyond the course!