ART 1101 Art as Experience

Course description
Art as Experience is an introductory course that expands a student’s understanding of the ideas and practices of art today. Studio projects will introduce a broad range of mediums from drawing and collage to digital photography and video installation. Students will explore and respond to resources at Cornell University and the course will be supplemented with readings, critiques, and guest lectures and visits, and will culminate in a creation of a portfolio.
Counts as free elective credit for B.F.A. students.
Summer 2025: Online course
Section ID: | ART 1101 501-STU |
Number: | 1349 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 23-July 11, 2025 |
Final exam/project due: | Friday July 11, 9 AM - 11:50 AM / Online (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | M-F 9 AM - 11:50 AM / Online M-F 1 PM - 3:30 PM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 3 |
Grade: | Student option |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 14 |
To enroll: | See Register and Dates & Deadlines for enrollment information. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Student experiences

"I experienced college life and made a lot of friends from all over the globe. Professor Brack was excellent; she was so nice, thoughtful, and patient as she worked with us. With her instruction, we were all able to improve our artistic skills and our ability to analyze art."
Emily Wu

"I loved absolutely everything about my program...the professor, the field trip, and being surrounded by artistically gifted kids."
Ethan Blatt