Humanities 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation SPRING 2012 SECTION 4004 INSTRUCTOR: Cindy Horstman OFFICE HOURS: By appointment only OFFICE PHONE: 972-391-1047 EMAIL: [email protected] REQUIRED TEXT: Reality Through the Arts Dennis J. Sporre Seventh Edition ISBN 13:978-0-20-566048-3 OR ISBN 10:0-20-566048-7 ECAMPUS This course is available through eCampus Blackboard. This is a course management software platform for use by students and faculty. Course information, communication, and grades will be accessible through this system. Students must have an email address to access the eCampus system. Email addresses may be acquired for FREE through a variety of sources. Students are NOT REQUIRED TO OWN A COMPUTER. You ARE REQUIRED to utilize a computer for this course. As a student enrolled in the DCCCD, you have access to computers that are located in areas designated for student use. It is your responsibility to become familiar with eCampus and check it regularly. Please note that is you have trouble with eCampus you must call technical support at: 972-669-6402. COURSE REQUIREMENTS, ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS All class work, projects and exams are designed to measure student progress toward the performance objectives. Categories are as follows: All of the Exams together are worth 33.3% of the final course grade. (Four Exams will be given ) The exams will cover the material from the assigned chapters and from the examples discussed in class. The Art Critique Paper and Individual Artist Project is worth 33.4% of the final course grade. A packet will be distributed in class and thoroughly discussed throughout the semester. Attendance and Participation in daily classroom activities are worth 33.3% of the final grade. Extra Credit will be assigned throughout the semester. This will include visits to museums, concerts, and plays. LECTURES/DISCUSSIONS/LEARNING UNITS/LESSONS/CHAPTERS Introduction: Getting Started and Understanding and Evaluating the Arts Students are required to read this section of the text and be prepared to discuss and evaluate the art examples presented in class. The lectures will introduce basic art terminology and give examples from each discipline. A review and exam will be given after the chapter discussion.Chapter 1 – Two Dimensional Art Students are required to read this section of the text and be prepared to discuss and evaluate the art examples presented in class. A review and exam will be given after the chapter discussion. Chapter 2 – Sculpture Students are required to read this section of the text and be prepared to discuss and evaluate the art examples presented in class. A review and exam will be given after the chapter discussion. Chapter 3 – Architecture Students are required to read this section of the text and be prepared to discuss and evaluate the art examples presented in class. A review and exam will be given after the chapter discussion. Chapter 4 – Music Students are required to read this section of the text and be prepared to discuss and evaluate the art examples presented in class. A review and exam will be given after the chapter discussion. Chapter 7 – Cinema Students are required to read this section of the text and be prepared to discuss and evaluate the art examples presented in class. A review and exam will be given after the chapter discussion. Art Critiques will be due the last day of class. GRADING SCALE 100 - 90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59 & BELOW F Major Assignments and Examinations will not be accepted late. All Assignments are due at the start time for the class in which they are due. ATTENDANCE You are expected to attend all classes. The instructor reserves the right to subtract points from the final average in the case of excessive absences. Generally, more than one absence will be considered excessive. Individual circumstances, however, will be considered. You are responsible for all material and assignments covered during your absence. Select a class partner from whom you may obtain notes and handouts given during the periods you are absent. Please select this person during the first week of class. Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to contract with the instructor to take a make- up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence. CLASSROOM POLICIES Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without interruption, all students are expected to be in class and prepared to begin on time. All pagers, cell phones, electronic games, radios, tape or CD players or other devices that generate sound must be turned off when you enter the classroom. Food must not be consumed during the class period. Please make necessary rest room visits prior to entering the class. Only a dire emergency justifies leaving the class early. Do not leave the class until the instructor dismisses you. Disruption of class, whether by latecomers, noisy devices or inconsiderate behavior will not be tolerated. Repeated violations will be penalized and may result in expulsion from the class. Additionally: it has become necessary to require that students refrain fromchecking text messages on cell phones. Also, you must refrain from working on any other course work during the class period. INSTRUCTORS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The instructor reserves the right to establish the guidelines for the ONLINE, HYBRID and/or FACE-TO-FACE class settings. The instructor reserves the right to maintain decorum and to remove from class anyone who behaves in a manner that disturbs the instruction process. The instructor is charged by the college with the responsibility for maintaining the classroom environment and the instructor‟s decision is final. Any student having problems with the course should consult the instructor. Rudeness, disrupting the class, disrespecting other students or the instructor will result in the student being removed from the class. If that occurs, the student will be required to have a personal conference with the instructor. ACADEMIC HONESTY/SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTYScholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of