Instructor : John Hope Art Appreciation ARTS 1301: 003 T R 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM in FA 102 Spring 2011 COURSE DESCRIPTION : An introductory course that surveys the visual arts through exploration of purposes and processes, including evaluation of selected works. No prerequisite required. This course is for the non-art major. Students will develop a better understanding of the nature and meaning of art through the study of art fundamentals and art history from prehistoric civilizations to art of the twenty-first century. Students will develop a fluency with various forms of art through the viewing of master works of art, as well as learning to evaluate works of art themselves. COURSE OBJECTIVES : To introduce students to significant works of art. To allow opportunities for discussing the visual, intellectual, and emotional importance of art through proper vocabulary and an understanding of the art elements and principles of design. To instill confidence for speaking and writing about art. To acquaint students with a variety of art media, equipment, tools, and techniques. To nurture a greater appreciation and understanding for the visual arts. TEXTBOOK : UNDERSTANDING ART by Lois Fichner-Rathus, 9th Edition. COURSE REQUIREMENTS : Students are expected to read the text chapters and develop comprehensive notes from class lectures and other materials provided. Test items will come from the text, class lectures, and supplemental handouts. Outside class work will include completion of projects as assigned. Students should attend all classes and complete all assignments on time. GRADING BASED ON : There will be a total of five unit exams as well as a final exam. Exams may consist of the following: Identification of art works, True-False, Matching, Multiple Choice, and Discussion. Each exam will count 20% - the unit exams will be averaged together for the semester average. The Final Exam will count one-seventh of the total grade. There will also be other assignments for extra credit related to study of artists, art works, or art methods. These will be be assigned at announced times during the course. ATTENDANCE POLICY: SIGN-IN EVERY CLASS !!!!Tardies – two tardies count as one absence! A tardy is arriving late, or leaving early. Therefore, arriving late and leaving early during the same class counts as an absence. Absences – You are allowed to have 3 absences; a fourth will result in the reduction of your final grade by one whole letter grade. A fifth absence will result in being dropped from the class. Please note: the only excused absences are those recognized by SPC as “excused”. Therefore, use your 3 absences wisely, if you must be absent. DISCIPLINE POLICY: Everyone in the class has a right to be there and therefore is entitled to an optimal learning environment. The first instance of disruption of that environment by a student will be given a warning, second instance will be handled with a conference, third instance will involve dismissal from class, and last, expulsion from the course. Disruptions include behavior and/or speech inappropriate to the classroom, excessive talking, especially that which interrupts a lecture. Also, please silence cell phones during class, (NO TEXTING), and no personal music players. IMPORTANT DATES: SPRING BREAK: MARCH 14-18, 2011 LAST DAY TO DROP THIS CLASS: APRIL 26, 2011 Finals Week: May 9-12, 2011 Art Dept. 894-9611; ext. 2261; home 894-4062 [email protected] Office: