Spring 2024 Course Syllabus Course: ARTS-1301 (Section: 1, CRN: 10214) Art Appreciation

Instructor Information
Instructor	Albert Faggard
Email	faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6421
Office	Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 140
Office Hours	M., W., F. - 7:30 -10am then 11:am - noon T. & Th. - 7:30am - 8am Or by appointment
Additional Contact Information	none
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.
Required 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. None
Additional Materials/Resources	None
Corequisites/Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from the 14th century to the present day. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical and chronological contexts. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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.
Lecture Topics Outline	Ch.1 - Living With Art Ch. 2 - What is Art Ch. 3 - Themes of Art   Ch. 4 - Visual Elements Ch. 5  - Principles of Design  Ch. 6 - Drawing Ch. 7 & 8 Painting and  Ch. 8 - Prints  - Camera, Computer Arts, Ch. 9 - Spring Break Ch. 10 - Graphic Design Ch. 11 -12 - Sculpture and Insulation,  Ch. 12 - Arts of Ritual and Daily Life Ch. 13 - Architecture,  Ch. 14 - Ancient Mediterranean Worlds Ch. 15 - Christianity and the formation of Europe,  Ch. 16 - The Renaissance Ch. 17 - The 17th and 18th centuries, Ch. 18 -  Arts of Africa and Islam - Ch. 19 -  Arts of Asia Ch. 20 - Arts of the Pacific and the America's Ch. 21 - The Modern world Ch. 22 - Modern to Post Modern, Ch. 23 - Contemporary Art
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 - - No assignments but please go over the entire course and become familiar with it. Week 2 - - Quote 1 - Week 3 - - Feb. 4 Quote 2­ Week 4 - - Test 1 - Quote 3 & Week 5 - -  Critique 1 & Quote 4­ Week 6 - - Quote 5 Week 7 - -  Quote 6 - Week 8 -  - Test 2 Quote 7 & Critique 2­ Week 9 - - Spring Break no assignments Week 10 - - Quote 8 Week 11 - - Quote 9­ - Group Core Assignment Due Week 12 - - Test 3 - Quote 10 Week 13 - - Critique 3 - April 12 - 14, I will be at a conference. Week 14 - - Quote 11 Week 15 - - Quote 12 Week 16 - - Favorite Artist paper Week 17 - Finals
Final Exam Date	May 3, 2024 - 10:0 AM   Through  May 3, 2024 - 10:50 AM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	20% each for the following - Quotes & Critiques other Projects, Attendance, Essay, Test, Final Exam.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Plagiarism is unacceptable in a college environment and penalties will be assessed. 90% - 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class. Being late for class will count as an absence. Leaving class early will count as an absence. Using your phone in class will count as an absence. Being disruptive in class will result in being removed from the class and the Department Chair will have to give approval to be able to come back to 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. After 8 absences you will fail the class. 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. 90% - 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class.
Additional Information	I will not discuss grades over the phone or through email. Please set up an appointment to discuss grades.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	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.
Department Information	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker Email: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520