Welcome to Art and Art History at Bluegrass Community & Technical College. We are
an Area of the Humanities Division.
Program Contact
Jon Thrower Arts & Humanities Coordinator Assistant Professor of Humanities Science Education Center, 204E 500 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 246-6721 jon.thrower@kctcs.edu
BCTC Arts
Are you interested in getting involved with the arts at BCTC? Learn more about our
Arts programming on the BCTC Arts page.
ART 100 provides a basic overview of the study, language, history and cultural relevance
of visual art and is designed primarily for non-art majors. Utilizes visually-enhanced
lectures and may include optional introductory studio experiences. (This course fulfills
General Education requirements.)
ART 105 surveys the historical development of art and architecture with primary emphasis
on cultures of Egypt, Western Asia, Greece, Rome and Medieval Europe. Pre-requisite:
English and Reading Assessment exam scores above the developmental placement level
or the successful completion of prescribed developmental course(s). (This course fulfills
General Education requirements for Humanities.)
ART 106 surveys the historical development of Western art and architecture from the
14th Century through the present. Pre-requisite: English and Reading assessment exam
scores above the developmental placement level or the successful completion of prescribed
developmental course(s). It fulfills 3 credit hours under the General Education requirement
for Humanities.
Provides a basic overview of the visual art, artistic contributions, and lives of
artists who identify as women from a global perspective. Utilizes visually enhanced
lectures and may include optional introductory visual experiences (45 contact hours).
ART 110 is an introduction to basic drawing skills and concepts. Projects in line,
value, space and composition are among the topics that will be explored in a variety
of media.
ART 112 Investigates design principles of balance, unity and variety, emphasis, and
rhythm, and their application to the elements of art, including line, shape, value
and color. Uses a variety of media.
ART 204 examines the visual arts from the 18th through the 20th centuries, with primary
emphasis on Europe and the United States. Pre-requisite: (English and Reading assessment
exam scores above the developmental placement level or the successful completion of
prescribed developmental course(s)) or Consent of Instructor. (This course fulfills
General Education requirements for Humanities.)
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time
status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure
that you meet all degree requirements.
