CUL2300
Cultural Aesthetic Understanding Course
Cultural Aesthetic Understanding focuses on concepts and theories involved in intercultural, interdisciplinary study of artistic influence and expression.
Learners examine interactions among an assortment of modes of creative expression, role of style in daily life, performative representation of cultural identity and difference, and interaction of diverse artistic traditions.
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
Relevant jobs
Archivists, Art historians, Conservators, Curators
What will I learn?
Describe the origins, varieties, and meanings of the expressions and artifacts of human experience
Identify the modes of symbolic expression and aesthetic and/or literary conventions used in these expressions and artifacts
Reflect on one’s own and other cultures and interpret or reinterpret artistic works through the development of skills of analysis and criticism
Explain the cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts of expressions and artifact
Develop arguments, ideas, and opinions in written and/or oral form about forms of human expression, grounded in rational analysis with an understanding of and respect for the historical context of expressions and artifacts
Key Skills
How will I learn?
Your course starts on the first of the month. The course consists of 6 modules, and is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. Nexford’s learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today’s world of work.
Nexford courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they’re reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you’ve learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars.Nexford courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.
| Modules |
|---|
| 1: The human experience |
| 2: Art in many forms |
| 3: Making connections - art is participatory |
| 4: The act of creating |
| 5: Cultural aesthetic observations |
| 6: Other meanings of culture |
| 7: Final Project |
View the catalog to learn about how this course is graded.
You'll get real skills you can use at work, straight away.
Once you've taken one course, you can take more. Using stacked credentials, you’re able to take enough courses to make a certificate, and take enough certificates to build a degree.
If you apply for a Nexford certificate or degree, you'll get credit for each course you take.
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat, email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
While you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
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