ART APPRECIATION – SUMMER II 2011 ART 1301-001 MTWR 8:00 p.m. – 9:55 a.m. Art 1301-002 MTWR 10:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. INSTRUCTOR: Leslie Lewis EMAIL: Contact me through the Blackboard email. OFFICE: FINE ARTS 120 OFFICE HOURS: by appointment CLASS LOCATION: Fine Arts Building, Room 102 ART 1309 Course Description: Art Appreciation is a study of the visual arts for non-art majors emphasizing an investigation of the nature of art – past and present, in western and non-western cultures. Students will learn to recognize art not only as the expression of individual artists but also as the reflection of wider cultural identities (religious, political and social). To achieve this goal, students will learn to identify the basic formal elements underlying all art forms, the processes by which visual art is created, and the many ways of “seeing” and “interpreting” works of art. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: - Identify and describe a body of art works (individually and collectively) in the creative arts. Methods for assessing this expected learning outcome: 5 multiple-choice tests. - Analyze and summarize the elements of art and the principles of design. Methods for assessing this expected outcome: Written assessments. - Explain and differentiate creative works as expressions of values within cultural and historical contexts. Methods for assessing this expected outcome: Written assessments. - Learn about individual artists and their role in society. Methods for assessing this expected outcome: Exams, Quizzes, and Written assessment. - Appraise the role of diversity (gender, nationality, ethnicity, politics, and religious beliefs) in the development of visual culture – past, present, and future. Methods for assessing this expected outcome: Written assessments. Required Textbook: Henry M. Sayre, A World of Art, 6th edition (Prentice Hall, 2010). http://www.myartslab.com/ BLACKBOARD: The syllabus, lecture and reading schedules, assignments, and grades will be posted on Blackboard. Go to: http://spc.blackboard.com, log in with your password, and click on this course number, ART 1301 and your section number. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes: 4 Exams @ 200 points each = 800 points 20 chapter quizzes through Blackboard @ 10 points each = 200 points 8 Closer Look activities @ 25 points each = 200 points = 1200 points total Tests: (800 points – 200 points each) Four tests will examine students’ knowledge and understanding of material presented in class lectures and textbook readings. Memorization of names, titles and dates is essential. Missing a test: Make-up tests will only be administered if valid documentation of the absence is provided to the instructor. Make up exams must be completed within one week of the absence. Written Assignments: (200 points). Closer Looks (25 points each) Eight Closer Look assignments from the myartslab website will also be required. Each submission should be between 200 to 300 words in length and submitted in the Blackboard Assignments Tab. These must be well-developed responses that are free of spelling and grammatical errors. All submissions are due by midnight on the due date.Quizzes: (200 points) 20 ten question quizzes, completed on the Assessment Tab of Blackboard, that examine the student’s understanding of the chapter reading requirements. These quizzes must be completed by midnight on the due date. Late Assignments: Not Accepted (except in the case of extreme illness or emergency.) Proper documentation must be provided. Criteria for Grade Determination: The instructor of record determines all grades for a course. A = 1200-1080 B = 1079-960 C = 959-840 D = 839-720 F = BELOW 720 POINTS Work Load: In addition to the three hours of class attendance per week, students are expected to read the textbook, study and review the images, visit the library, and complete all assignments on time. This will require 6 additional hours per week outside of class time. Attendance: Attendance is mandatory for all class meetings. One absence is allowed; use it wisely. Each student receives only one absence, regardless of the reasons for the absences. Additional absences will reduce the final grade for the class by one full letter grade. Five absences will result in an “F.” If unavoidable circumstances affect attendance, please meet with the instructor privately to determine whether missed work can be made up. Absences will affect your participation grade whether the absence is excused or not. If you are not present, you cannot participate. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes from classmates if a lecture/demonstration is missed. If a student arrives late to class he/she will be counted tardy. Two tardies will count as one absence. Tardiness is defined as arriving to class after roll has been taken or departing before class has been formally dismissed. If you are late, it is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has marked you as present on the roll. Students who are 30 minutes late will be counted absent. When absences jeopardize a student’s standing in a class, it is the responsibility of the instructor to report that fact to the Student Services Office. Excessive absences constitute cause for dropping a student from class. The drop must be initiated by the student and formally executed by Admissions and Records Office. Failure to apply with the attendance policy will result in an “F.” Reporting Illness: In case of an illness that will require absence from class for more than one week, the student should notify the Student Services Office. The Student Services Office will inform the student’s instructors through the departmental office. In case of class absences because of a brief illness, the student should inform the instructor directly. Other information related to illness is found in the Student Guide under Health Services. Absence Due to Religious Observance: “Religious holy day” means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code 11.20. A student who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious