Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-2316- Section: 01 Painting I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Albert Faggard
E-mail	faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6421
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 111 Hours: M, & W. - 8:30am - 12:30pm, Fri. 8:30 - 10:am, T. & Th. 8:30-9:30 am
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.
Course Information
Description	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. * 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	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. Art Fundamentals - Theory and Practice - 12th ed. Ocvirk, Stinson, Wigg, Bone, Cayton Recommended only.
Lecture Topics Outline	Lecture topics will include; Art throughout history, painting styles and mediums, the progression of art from early man to modern man. Materials and their uses. Starting and ending a painting correctly. Outside resources for art. What can Art do for each person and how to include it in daily life.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 - Quote 1 - Discussions on class assignments and events, Start drawing for Painting 1 Wk. 2 - Quote 2 - Painting 1, Anatomy drawing 1, Start Pear painting, van Gogh style (painting 2) Wk. 3 - Quote 3 - Painting 1 due, start drawing for Painting 3 Wk. 4  - Critique 1, Painting 3 Wk. 5 - Quote 4, Painting 3, Anatomy drawing 2 due Wk. 6 - Quote 5, Painting 3 & Pear painting due (painting 2) Wk. 7 - Quote 6, Group project, 1st Art Show painting due, Anatomy 3 drawing Wk. 8 - Quote 7, Critique 2, hang art show, Drawing for Painting 4 Wk. 9 -  Spring Break Wk. 10 - Quote 8, Painting 4, Anatomy drawing 4 due Wk. 11 - Critique 2, Painting 4, Essay due April 1st Wk. 12  - Quote 9, Painting 4 due for Art Show Wk. 13 - Quote 10, Painting 5 drawing and start Painting 5 Wk. 14  - Quote 11, Hang 2nd Art Show paintings, Anatomy 5 due, Painting 5 Wk. 15 - Quote 12, Painting 5  Wk. 16 - Favorite Quote on Artwork, Painting 5 due (Final)
Final Exam Date	May 11, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 11, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Paintings - 30 Drawings - 10% Discussion Board - 30 Attendance -10% Essay - 10% Final Exam - 10% Students are required to participate in any art show produced by Lamar P.A.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grade over the phone or by email. Please see me in class or set a meeting during my office hours. Being late for class 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 readmitted.
Attendance Policy	The student may miss 2 classes for emergencies. For every 2 classes missed after that there will be Final Grade penalties. Missin 8 or more classes will result in a failing grade
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.
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Other	Classes start on time. Being late will count as an absence.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 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.