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Spring 2026 Course Syllabus
Course: ARTS-1301 (Section: 16D, CRN: 11708) Art Appreciation |
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| Instructor | Albert Faggard | ||||||||
| faggardac@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6421 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 140 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | None | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | Contact me through the Lamar P.A. email only. I will not answer emails from a personal email. | ||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
| 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.
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. 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. Living With Art by Mark Getlein, 12th Edition, Bound ISBN 978-1-259-91675-5 or Loose Leaf 978-1-260-36389-0 You may also use Connect-Living with Art by Mark Getlein - 12th edition, McGraw Hill publisher - ISBN 978-1-259-91675-5 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | none | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| 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 The Test are to be done between Thursday at 8am and Saturday at 11:59pm. They can not be reset. Unless they are otherwise stated Quotes/Critiques and Chapter Test will not show up in the course until they are scheduled to open. Your Essay will be due by Friday, April 24, 11:59pm. Week 1 - Jan. 20-24 No assignments but please go over the entire course and become familiar with it. Week 2 - Jan. 26 - Jan. 31 Quote 1 - Start researching who you wish to do for your Essay Week 3 - Feb. 2 - 7 Quote 2 & Test 1 Week 4 - Feb. 9 - 14 Quote 3 and Test 2 Week 5 - Feb. 16 - 21 Quote 4 and Critique 1 and Test 3 & 4 - Make sure and be working on your essay Week 6 - Feb. 23 - Feb. 28 Quote 5 and Test 5 & 6 Week 7 - Mar. 2 - 7 PLEASE NOTE: This weeks assignments are to be completed between Monday March 2 and Wednesday March 4 They are Quote 6 & Test 7 & 8 Week 8 - Mar. 9 - 14 PLEASE NOTE: This weeks assignments are to be completed between Tuesday March 10 and Saturday March 14. They are Critique 2 & Quote 7 and Test 9 & 10 - You should be working on your Essay Week 9 - Mar. 17 - 22 SPRING BREAK - NO ASSIGNMENTS - HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE. Week 10 - Mar. 23 - 28 Quote 8 and Test 11 & 12 Week 11 - Mar. 30 - April 2 - SHORT Week because of Good Friday April 3 is Good Friday so your assignments will be set for March 30 and April 2 They are Quote 9 and Test 13 & 14 - You should be finishing up your Essay Week 12 - Apr. 6 - 11 Quote 10 and Test 15 & 16 Week 13 - April 14 - 16 .Critique 3 and Test 17 & 18 - Week 14 -Apr. 20 - 25 Quote 11 and Test 19 - ESSAY due Friday April 24 at 11:59pm Week 15 - Apr. 27 - May 2 Quote 12 and Test 20 Week 16 - May 4 - 9 Final Exam over Ch. 21, 22, & 23 - Open Thursday, May 7 at 8am and will end Monday, May 11, at 11:59pm. Week 17 - May 12 - 15 Semester Ends Final Exam Tests end at 11:59pm Monday, May 12. |
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| Final Exam Date | May 7, 2026 - 8:0 AM Through May 11, 2026 - 11:59 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Test 20%, Quotes & Critiques 20%, Essay 20%, Attendance 20%, Final Exam 20% | ||||||||
| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Additional Information | None | ||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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. |
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| 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. | ||||||||
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