Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: ARTS-1301- Section: 04 Art Appreciation |
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Instructor | Albert Faggard | ||||||||
faggardac@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6421 | ||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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 |
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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. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * 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. |
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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. |
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Textbooks | Living With Art by Mark Getlein, 11th Edition, ISBN 978-0-07-337931-9 | ||||||||
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 - Spring Break Wk. 9 - Quote & Critique Discussion - Essay Subject Discussions, 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 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 Wk. 16 - Final Exam |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: Course Intro, Syllabus review, and Quote 1 Week 2: Ch. 2 & 3 and Quote 2 Week 3: Library, Study for test, Test 1, Quote 3 Week 4: Ch. 4 & 5, & 6, Quote 3 Week 5: Ch. 7, 8, & 9, 3 Ages paper, Critique 1 Week 6: Ch. 9, 10, 11, - Quote 4 & 5 Week 7: Ch. 12, 13, 15, - Museum of the Gulf Coast, Critique 2 Week 8: Spring Break Week 9: Ch. 16, - Essay Power Points, Quote 6 Week 10: Ch 17, 18, Art Projects, Quote 7 Week 11: Ch. 19, 20, Art Projects Quote 8 & Critique 3 Week 12: Ch. 21, Critique 9 Week 13: Ch. 22, Quote 10 Week 14: Ch. 23, Quote 11 Week 15: Study for Final, Quote 12 Week 16: Final Exam |
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Final Exam Date | May 13, 2019 - 10:00 AM Through May 13, 2019 - 12:00 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 | My office is open on Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 10:45am please set up an appointment before you come. 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. Please note that sleeping in class, being late for class, and being a disruptive force in the class will all count for absences. A student that is being disruptive in the class will also be removed from the class and student will need approval of Department Chair to be readmitted. |
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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. | ||||||||
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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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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. |