House Bill 2504 Spring 2019 ARTS-1301-9E - Art Appreciation Syllabus


Spring 2019 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-1301- Section: 9E Art Appreciation

Instructor Information

Instructor

Maurice Abelman

E-mail

abelmanm@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6389

Office

Location:	Student Center - Room: 413
Hours:	Monday 10am -4pm Tuesday 2pm-3pm Wednesday 9am-10am Thursday 2pm-3pm Friday 9am-10am

Department

Business and Technology
Chair:	Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:	davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6341

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 ï¿½ 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 ï¿½ 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 oneï¿½s own culture in relation to others.

Textbooks

Living with Art by Mark Getlein, 11th Edition, ISBN 978-0-07-337931-9

Lecture Topics
Outline

Week 1: Lecture: Course Intro. Syllabus review. Chapter 1 Living with Art. Chapter 2 What is Art?

Week 2: Lecture: Chapter 1 Living with Art. Chapter 2 What is Art?

Week 3: Lecture: 2 What is Art? Chapter 3 Themes of Art.

Week 4: Lecture: Chapter 3 Themes of Art.Chapter 4 The Visual Elements.

Week 5: Lecture: Chapter 4 The Visual Elements.Chapter 5 Principles of Design.

Week 6: Lecture: Chapter 5 Principles of Design.Chapter 6 Drawing.

Week 7: Lecture: Chapter 6 Drawing. Chapter 7 Painting. Chapter 8 Prints.

Week 8: Lecture: Chapter 7 Painting. Chapter 8 Prints.

Week 9: Lecture: Chapter 8 Prints. Chapter 9 Camera and Computer Arts.

Week 10: Lecture:Chapter 9 Camera and Computer Arts. Chapter 10 Graphic Design.

Week 11: Lecture: Chapter 10 Graphic Design. Chapter 11 Sculpture and Installation.

Week 12: Lecture: Chapter 11 Sculpture and Installation. Chapter 22 From Modern to Postmodern

Week 13: Lecture: Chapter 22 From Modern to Postmodern Chapter 23 Opening Up to the World.

Week 14: Chapter 22 From Modern to Postmodern Chapter 23 Opening Up to the World.

Week 15: Chapter 23 Opening Up to the World. Study For Final

Week 16: Study For Final

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

May 15, 2019 - 8:00 AM Through May 15, 2019 - 10:30 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% Essay- 20% Journals- 30% Attendance- 10% Final Exam- 20%

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.

MyLamarPA

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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.