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Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: ARTS-1301 (Section: 1, CRN: 91929) Art Appreciation |
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| Instructor | Albert Faggard | ||||||||
| faggardac@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6421 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 140 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | M., W., & F. - 8:00-9am and 10-11am - T. & Th. 7:30am - 8:00am | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
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| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Core Objectives | 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 | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: Course Intro, Syllabus review, and Quote 1, SOAR Test Week 2: Ch.1 - Living With Art Week 3: Ch. 2 & 3 - What is Art, Themes of Art Week 4: Ch. 4 - Visual Elements Week 5: Ch. 5 & 6 - Principles of Design and Drawing Week 6: Ch. 7 & 8 Painting and Prints Week 7: Ch. Ch. 9 & 10 - Camera, Computer Arts, Graphic Design, Group Assignments Week 8: Ch. 11 & 12 - Sculpture and Insulation, Arts of Ritual and Daily Life Week 9: Ch. 13 & 14 - Architecture, Ancient Mediterranean Worlds Week 10: Ch. 15 & 16 - Christianity and the formation of Europe, Renaissance Week 11: Ch. 17 & 18 - The 17th and 18th centuries, Arts of Africa and Islam Week 12: Ch. 19 & 20 Arts of Asia, Arts of the Pacific and the America's Week 13: Quote 12 and Essays due by Friday at 11:59 pm Week 14: No Assignments, study for Final over The Modern world, Modern to Post Modern, and Contemporary Art Week 15: Final Exam over Ch. 16-2 | ||||||||
| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 - August 22 - 27 No assignments but please go over the entire course and become familiar with it. Week 2 - Aug. 29 - Sept. 3 Quote 1 - Week 3 - Sept 6 - 11 Quote 2 Week 4 - Sept. 12-17 - Test 1 - Quote 3 & Critique Week 5 - Sept. 19-24 Quote Quote 4 Week 6 - Sept. 26 - Oct. 1 Quote 5 Week 7 - Oct. 3 - 8 Quote 6 - Group Assignments over CORE assignment Start Week 8 - Oct. 10-15 - Test 2 Quote 7 & Critique 2 Week 9 - Oct. 17-22 Quote 8 Week 10 - Oct. 4 - 29 Quote 9 Week 11 - Oct. 31 - Nov. 5 Quote 10 & Critique 3 - Group Core Assignment Due Week 12 - Nov. 7 - 12 - Test 3 Quote Quote 11 Week 13 - Nov. 14 -19 Quote 12 - Essay is due by 11:59pm on Friday, November 19 Week 15 -Nov. 21 - 26 Thanksgiving - No Assignments but study for Finals Week 15 -Nov. 28 - Dec 3 - Study for Finals Week 16 - Finals | ||||||||
| Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 9:0 AM Through December 5, 2022 - 9:50 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 |
Plagiarism is unacceptable in a college environment and penalties will be assessed. 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class. Being late for class wil count as an absence. Leaving class early will count as an absence. Using your phone in class will count as an absence. Being disruptive in class will result in being removed from the class and the Department Chair will have to give approval to be able to come back to class. |
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| Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students are required to attend/participate in the class. Attendance will effect the Final Grade. 2 missed assignments are allowed with no Attendance penalties after that for each missed assignment I will deduct 5 points off your Attendance grade. Unless it's a major emergency I will not reset assignments. Not turning in the Essay assignment will result in failure of the class. Plagiarism is unacceptable in a college environment and penalties will be assessed. 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class. | ||||||||
| Other | I will not discuss grades over the phone or through email. Please set up an appointment to discuss grades. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
The instructor of this course is NOT designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); therefore, does NOT have the responsibility of reporting disclosure of Clery Act crimes (other crimes identified in the Violence Against Women Act) to the appropriate campus authorities. For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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