This document outlines the history of art and design course taught by Erry Arham Azmi at the Faculty of Art and Design, UniseL in the 2011/2012 session. The objectives are to understand basic concepts of art history and apply semiotic concepts to appreciate art from prehistoric eras to contemporary works. Students will learn to analyze works using the six characteristics of semiotics: addressor, addressee, message, codes, medium and context. They will also study elements and principles of art and design, and review developments in indigenous art, Malaysian modern art, Islamic art, and prehistoric art. The first two weeks cover introductions to the power of images and six components of semiotics concepts.

1. HISTORY
OF
ART AND DESIGN
By
Erry Arham Azmi
•F A C U L T Y O F A R T A N D D E S I G N , U N I S E L , S E S S I O N 2 0 1 1 / 2 0 1 2

2. CONTENT
•Objective
•Outcomes
•Content of Lectures

3. •To understand the basic
concepts of History of Art
and Design which are
used in the appreciation
of art and art criticism
.
•To apply the Semiotic
Concepts and
Methodology of Art in the
appreciation of art from
the Pre-historic era until
present day contemporary
art.

4. •Will understand and apply the six characteristic of semiotic concepts
namely: addressor, addressee, message, codes, medium and context in
in living up to some works of the great painters of the world.
•Will understand and appreciate the elements and principles of art and
design in artworks
•Will reviewing and adjusting the development of indigenous art and the
art of Malaysian Modern Art, Islamic Art and the art of pre-history.

5. WEEK 1-2
INTRODUCTION
•The Power of Images
•Six Components Of
Semiotics Concept
ART AND ITS CODES
•Fundamental Elements
Of Design
•Principles of Design
WEEK 3-5