Spring 2019 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-2317- Section: 01 Painting II

Instructor Information
Instructor	Albert Faggard
E-mail	faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6421
Office	Location: Educational Annex - Room: 111 Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 10:45am
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341
Course Information
Description	Further exploration of ideas using painting media and techniques creating a visual interpretation of cultural expression leading to an appreciation of works of the human imagination.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	The student will be able to: 1. Understand and value the importance of art in life, Create a visual piece by understanding the process for success (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 art, Be able to define the differences between Renaissance vs. Modern Art (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 and how one process relates to the previous step in completeing a piece of art. (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. * 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.
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	Art Fundamentals - Theory and Practice - 12th ed. Ocvirk, Stinson, Wigg, Bone, Cayton
Lecture Topics Outline	Lecture topics will be discussed on a random basis depending on abilities of individual students. These topics will include: Color Theory, Emphasis and Subordination, Positive and Negative Space, The Value Scale, Composition, Painting Light and Shadow, as well as others that will arise.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Course Intro, Syllabus review, and Week 2: Ch. 1 and Quote 1 Week 3: Ch. 1, Painting 1, Material Reviews Quote 2 Week 4: Ch. 2, Painting 1, Sketchbook review, Quote 3 & Critique 1 Week 5: Ch. 2, Painting 1, Quote 4 Week 6: Ch. 3, Painting 2, Sketchbook review, Quote 5 Week 7: Museum of the Gulf Coast,, Ch. 3, Painting 2, Critique 2 Week 8: Ch. 4, Painting 3, Sketchbook review, Quote 6 Week 9: Spring Break Week 10: Ch. 5, Painting 3, Quote 7 Week 11: Ch. 6, Painting 4, Sketchbook review, Quote 8 Week 12: Ch. 7, Painting 4, Quote 9 & Critique 3, essays due Week 13: Ch. 8, Project Paper, Sketchbook review, Painting 5 Quote 10 Week 14: Ch. 9, Painting 5, Quote 11 Week 15: Painting 6, Study for Final Exam, and Quote 12 Week 16: Final Exam
Final Exam Date	May 9, 2019 - 11:00 AM   Through  May 9, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Paintings - 50% Sketchbook - 10% Discussion Board - 10% Attendance -10% Essay - 10% Final Exam - 10% Students are required to participate in any art show produced by Lamar P.A. Students are also required to enter at least one art show produced in the Golden Triangle this semester
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.
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.