ARTH 200 - Information Resources and Skills for Art History

Unit(s): 1-2

Techniques for finding library and information resources in visual culture and art history. Covers the use and strategies for accessing information and images in the university library and incorporating that visual imagery into research projects using computer applications. Students will learn about facilities available and how to access, retrieve, and evaluate information. Teaching includes lectures, demonstrations, and online research for both electronic and print sources. Students will gain experience with software packages such as Photoshop using the graphics lab in the art department.