Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-1301- Section: 2 Art Appreciation

Instructor Information
Instructor	Albert Faggard
E-mail	faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6421
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 140 Hours: M., W., & F. - 8:00-11.00am - T. & Th. 7:30am - 8:00am & 12:15-1:00pm
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	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
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	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. No textbook required
Lecture Topics Outline	Ch. 1 - Living With Art - Examples of art in the world we live in Ch. 2 - What Is Art - explanation of the Arts Ch. 3 - Themes of Art - Art from around the world in various media Ch. 4 - The Visual Elements - What makes art Ch. 5 - Principles of Design - What artist use to produce pieces of art Ch. 6 - Drawing - Drawing is the basics of all art Ch. 7 - Painting - Various medias of paint Ch. 8 - Prints - Prints and their uses throughout time Ch. 9 - Camera and the Computer Arts - Modern media and production using modern tools. Ch. 10 - Graphic Design - The importance of graphic design in art and economic improvement Ch. 11 - Sculpture and Insulation - 3 D art from 30,000 years to present Ch. 12 - Arts of Ritual and Daily Life and it's importance to society Ch. 13 - Architecture - From Caves to current structures Ch. 14 - Ancient Mediterranean Worlds - Importance of Greek and Roman Art Ch. 15 - Christianity and the Formation of Europe - The importance of Christian art on the world then and now. Ch. 16 - The Renaissance - The greatest age of Art Ch. 17 - 17th and 18th Centuries in Art - The age of kings and their influence on art Ch. 18 - Arts of Islam and Africa - studies of ritual art in those societies Ch. 19 - Arts of Asia - Arts of the Far East Ch. 20 - Arts of the Pacific and America - Island art and America pre Modern Ch. 21 - The Modern World - Art from the Industrial Revolution until World War 2 Ch. 22 - Modern to Post Modern - From World War 2 until Current Ch. 23 - Contemporary Art - Art from around the world
Major Assignments Schedule	The following is a schedule for your test and quotes for this semester. It can change depending on circumstances such as Holiday weeks or Spring break. Your quotes/critiques are to be done between Monday at 8am and Wednesday at 11:59pm. They cannot be reset Quotes/Critiques will not show up in the course until they are scheduled to open. Week 1 - Jan. 18-22 No assignments but please go over the entire course and become familiar with it. Week 2 - Jan. 24-29 Quote 1 -  Week 3 - Jan. 31-Feb. 5 Quote 2 - Test 1 Week 4 - Feb. 7-12 Quote 3  Week 5 - Feb. 14-19Critique 1 & Quote 4 Week 6  - Feb. 21-26 Quote 5  Week 7 - Feb. 28-March 5 Quote 6 - Group Assignments over CORE assignment Start Week 8 - Mar. 7-12 Quote 7 & Critique 2 - Core Assignments finish - Test 2 Week 9 - Mar. 14-19 Spring Break - No Assignments Week 10 - Mar. 21-26 Quote 8 & 9 Week 11 - Mar. 28 - April 2 Quote 10 - Essays start Week 12 - Apr. 4-9 Critique 3 - Essays finish - Test 3 Week 13 - Apr. 11-16 Quote 11 - Art Pieces start Week 14 -Apr. 18-23 Quote 12 - Art Pieces finish Week 15 -Apr. 25-30 Favorite Art Piece Week 16 - May 2-7 Finals Week 17 - May 9 12 Unless there is a major emergency I will not reset Quotes/Critques or Test
Final Exam Date	May 9, 2022 - 11:0 AM   Through  May 9, 2022 - 11:50 AM
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.
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. Plagiarism is unacceptable in a college environment and penalties will be assessed. 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class. Attendance Policy - You will start with 100 points. For every assignment you miss, or, are late on I will deduct 5 points. Example - if you missed 3 assignments I would deduct 15 points and your attendance grade would be 85. Make sure and set outside appointments for after, or before, class time. After 7 unexcused absences your final grade for the class will be an F. Coming to class late is counted as an Absence Playing with any electronic device will count as an absence including cell phones Being a disruptive force in the classroom will call for removal from the class and a grade of F Set any personal appointments before or after class. Make sure and read and understand the Syllabus for classroom attendance policy.
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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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.