Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-1301- Section: 6E Art Appreciation

Instructor Information
Instructor	Maurice Abelman
E-mail	abelmanm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6389
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 413 Hours: M,F 9-11 T,R 9- 12:30
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art (painting, sculpture, architecture) within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Understand and value the importance of art in life (PSLO Alpha, 1, 2, 5, 6) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test and quiz questions, group discussions, and/or oral & visual presentation rubrics 2. Acquire a basic knowledge of works of aft (PSLO Alpha,5) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test or quiz questions 3. Respond critically to art (PSLO 1, 2) Measured by essay rubric, embedded test or quiz questions; group discussion 4. Understand the creative process (PSLO Alpha, 1) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test and quiz questions, group discussions, and/or oral & visual presentation rubrics
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills ? Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills ? Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of one?s own culture in relation to others.
Textbooks	Living with Art by Mark Getlein, 12th Edition, ISBN 9781259916755, 1259916758
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Lecture: Course Intro. Syllabus review. Chapter 1 Week 2: Lecture: Chapter 1 Week 3: Lecture: Chapter 2 Week 4: Lecture: Chapter 2 Week 5: Lecture: Chapter 3 Week 6: Lecture: Chapter 3 Week 7: Lecture: Chapter 4 Week 8: Lecture: Chapter 4 Week 9: Lecture: Chapter 5 Week 10: Lecture:Chapter 5 Week 11: Lecture: Chapter 6 Week 12: Lecture: Chapter 6-7 Week 13: Lecture: Chapter 7-8 Week 14: Final
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Lecture: Course Intro. Syllabus review. Chapter 1 Week 2: Lecture: Chapter 1 Week 3: Lecture: Chapter 2 Week 4: Lecture: Chapter 2 Week 5: Lecture: Chapter 3 Week 6: Lecture: Chapter 3 (Test 1) (Group Project) Week 7: Lecture: Chapter 4 Week 8: Lecture: Chapter 4 Week 9: Lecture: Chapter 5 Week 10: Lecture:Chapter 5 Week 11: Lecture: Chapter 6 (Test 2)(Group Project Due) Week 12: Lecture: Chapter 6-7 Week 13: Lecture: Chapter 7-8 Week 14: Final
Final Exam Date	December 11, 2019 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 11, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Grading Scale	Passing grades: 100-90= A 89-80=B 79-70=C Failing Grades: 69-60= D 59 or Below= F
Determination of Final Grade	Tests- 20% Presentations- 20% Journals- 30% Attendance- 10% Final Exam- 20% Tests- Tests will be over the lecture chapters we discuss in class. Presentations- Presentations will be taken from a pre-selected journal entry which you will be required to discuss in class. Journals: Every week there will be an assigned journal entry or task that the student will be required to complete, a total of 12 with 1 bonus entry. These entries are designed to motivate the student into thinking about the current subject that was discussed in class for the week and engage in a critical thinking exercise. These journal entries will be assigned every Monday via blackboard and are due the preceding Monday of the next new week. Students will be required to submit the journal entries via blackboard. If you miss the deadline you will receive a zero for the journal entry. Attendance: Show up to class everyday and this could be an easy 10% toward your final grade. Final Exam: Will be over the last 5 chapters that are lectured in class.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This is a learning environment so work hard. Show your committed to the class and your journals and you will do great!! I believe in you. This class is about learning how to appreciate art. I promote learning, dedication, and fun. If you don't promote these objectives yourself, this class will be hard for you. I practice the GOLDEN RULE "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I reward good behavior in class. If you disrupt class and distract other students from learning or working on their projects, you will be asked to leave. If you break any of the rules below you may be asked to leave or may result in other disciplinary actions: NO FOOD IN CLASS! Sorry this is a campus rule. (If you have medical issues and require food let me know we can work something out.) Turn off cell phones before entering class. Three Strikes and you are out. This applies to the whole semester. * I hold the right to change these rules according to each situation.
Attendance Policy	Come to class! Late Policy I will give students 2-3 minutes before I take role and consider you late be in your seats by then. If you are constantly late I will feel like your breaking the Golden Rule and that won't make me happy. Attendance Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students that came to class more were more successful in their education than students that didn't come to class. Come to class! Be successful! My attendance policy is simple. After 3 unexcused absences your final grade will drop by one letter grade. After 8 unexcused absences you will receive a F for the course.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	* I hold the right to change these rules according to each situation.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.