Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-1301- Section: 71 Art Appreciation

Instructor Information
Instructor	Albert Faggard
E-mail	faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6421
Office	Location: Educational Annex - Room: 111 Hours: M., W., & F. 8:30am to 10am & 11am- noon or Tue. - Thur. 9am - 1:pm
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies 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	The student will be able to: 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. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * 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 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. PSLO 6: Personal Responsibility Skills ? Integrates choices, actions and consequences in ethical decision-making. Recognizes ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context; recognizes cross- relationships among the issues; discusses in detail/ analyzes core beliefs; the discussion has greater depth and clarity showing the independent application of ethical perspectives/ concepts to an ethical question accurately; and is able to consider full implications of the application.
Textbooks	Living With Art by Mark Getlein, 12th Edition, ISBN 978-1-26-36389-0
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1 - Chapter 1 - Living With Art Wk. 2 - Ch. 2 -What is Art - Art & Beauty, Appearances, Meaning - Ch. 3 -Themes of Art - Sacred, Political, History, Human Experiences, Invention-Fantasy, Nature in Art Wk. 3 - Quote and Critique Discussion Wk. 4 - Ch. 4, 5, & 6 - Visual Elements - Line, Shape, Mass, Light, Color, Optical effects, Time-Motion, Space. Design Principles - Unity & Variety, Balance, Emphasis & Subordination, Scale & Rhythm Wk. 5 - Ch. 7, 8, - Drawing - Materials, Importance, and Function. Painting - Various materials, Techniques, Visual Presentation. Prints - Methods, Reasons, Styles, Importance of the presentation Wk. 6 - Ch. 9 & 10 -Camera and Computer Arts - History, Film, relativity to painting, sculpture, and print. Graphic Design - Signs & Symbols, Motion and Interactivity, Topography, Image Translations Wk. 7 - Ch. 11, 12 & 13 - Sculpture - Methods and Materials, History & Importance. Rituals in Art - use of materials used in different societies and their meaning. Architecture - Materials, Uses, and Technology - Current Trends and Fabrication styles, Types. Wk. 8 - Ch. 14 & 15 - Art of the Ancient Mediterranean World - Prehistoric to Roman. Christianity - Birth and Rise of Christianity, Byzantium, Roman Catholicism, Early, High, and Middle Ages. Wk. 9 - Quote & Critique Discussion - Essay Subject Discussions Wk 10. - Ch. 16 - Renaissance and it's importance to the world. Essay Subject Discussions Wk. 11 - Ch. 17 & 18 - Baroque and Rococo Eras, Revolutions - Arts of Islam - Essay Subject Discussions Wk. 12 - Ch. 19 & 20 - Arts of Asia; India, China, Japan, Arts of the Pacific and Americas and it's influence on Modern Arts and Cultures Wk. 13 - Ch. 21 & 22 - Modern Art and Styles; Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Modern, Impressionism and Post Impressionism, Avant-Garde Movements - Art after World War 2. Art project Discussion Wk. 14 - Ch. 23 - Current Affairs in Art Wk. 15 - Final Exam Studies - December 5 - 7
Major Assignments Schedule	The following is a schedule for your test and quotes for this semester. It can change depending on circumstances such as Holiday weeks or Spring break. Your quotes/critiques are to be done between Monday at 8am and Wednesday at 11:59pm. They cannot be reset The test open at 8am on Thursday and end at 11:59pm on Saturday. They cannot be reset The Test and Quotes/Critiques end at 11:59pm and will submit at that time whether you are finished or not. Week 1 - August 26 - 31 - SOAR Test - Syllabus Review Wk. 2 - September 2 - 7 - Quote 1 & Chapter Test 1 Wk. 3 - Sept. 9 - 14 - Quote 2 - Ch. Test 2 Wk. 4 - Sept. 16 - 21 - Quote 3 - Ch. Test 3 Wk. 5 - Sept. 23 - 28 - Critique 1 & Quote 4 - Test 4 & 5 Wk. 6 - Sept. 30 - October 5 - Quote 5 & Group Assignment - Test 6 & 7 Wk. 7 - Oct. 7 - 12 - Quote 6 - Test 8 & 9 - Begin Group Discussions Wk. 8 - Oct. 14 - 19 - Critique 2 - Test 10 & 11 - Continue Group Discussions Wk. 9 - Oct. 21 - 26 - Qt. 7 - Test 12 & 13 - Group Assignment ratings are due by Friday, October 18th, at 11:59pm Wk 10. - Oct. 28 - November 2 - Quote 8 - Test 14 & 15 - Essay is due by Thursday, October 31 at 11:59pm. You may turn it in before the due date. Wk. 11 - Nov. 4 - 9 - Quote 9 - Test 16 & 17, Wk. 12 - Nov. 11 - 16 - Critique 3 - 18 & 19 Wk. 13 - Nov. 18 - 23 - Quote 10 & 11 - Test 20 Wk. 14 - Nov. 25 - 30 - Quote 12 - Thanksgiving week no test and the campus is closed Thursday and Friday Wk. 15 - December 2 - 4 - The 4th is the last semester day and Finals start. The Final Exam is over Ch. 21, 22, & 23 and opens on Thursday, December 5th at 8am and close at 11:59pm on Saturday, December 7th. THEY WILL NOT BE RESET AND MUST BE TAKEN DURING THAT TIME FRAME.
Final Exam Date	December 5, 2019 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 7, 2019 - 11:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Test - 20%, Essay-20%, Projects - 20%, Attendance-20%, Final Exam-20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Cell phones must be put away and any use will count as an absence. Coming to class late or leaving class early will count as an absence, Students that are a disruptive force in the class will be removed from the class and will need Department Chair approval to be able to return to class. Contact me by email or see me before or after class if you have any questions about the class. If you need to discuss grades or assignments please set up an appointment. I will not discuss grades over the phone or email.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students are required to attend class. Attendance will effect Final Grade. After 5 absences final grades will be affected and students with more then 8 unexcused absences will receive an 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
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.