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COURSE DESCRIPTION/SYLLABUS

 

COURSE:

ART 110001

ART APPRECIATION

CO/PREREQUISITE:

NONE

SEMEMSTER:

SPRING 2013

CREDIT(S):

3

DAY(S)

TR

TIME:

4:00-5:15

BEGINS:

JANUARY 17, 2013

ENDS:

May 7, 2013

CENSUS DATE:

JANUARY 31, 2013

FINAL

TBA

INSTRUCTOR:

Roberta Jean Molyneux-Davis

PHONE:

719-691-1433 (Message)

OFFICE:

Office hours available upon request; please contact me to schedule an appointment

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

molyneux_davis@yahoo.com

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduces the cultural significance of the visual arts, including media, processes, techniques, traditions, and terminology.

 

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

  1. Understand the terminology of visual arts.
  2. Develop an appreciation of arts and their traditions within the context of a global perspective.
  3. Acquire visual literacy and improve analytical critical thinking skills.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge about various media and techniques, both traditional and contemporary.
  5. Continue to enjoy visual art.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information.
  7. Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays.
  8. Read, analyze, and apply written material to new situations.

 

 

CO/PREREQUISITE: Although the course has no prerequisites, in order to succeed in the course, student should have rudimentary web browsing skills and regular access to a computer for on-line quizzes as well as research, group presentation compilations, and peer critiques. Students are required to complete on-line critiques and quizzes.

 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Communications: Students work in small groups then present their research to the class in three oral presentations. Students will interview local artists and residents to gain insight into art within their community. For the final project, students will submit a written artist statement adhering to typical English grammar conventions.

 

Interpersonal Skills: In addition to small group research projects, students assess one another, critiquing each project based upon content as well as participation. The classroom is democratic: we will, as an education community, develop each assessment rubric based upon what we identify as the key concepts for each of the five projects assigned.

 

Aesthetic Responsiveness/Craftsmanship: In addition to studying art through the lens of cultural purpose and definition, through the lens of artistic mediums and through the lens of historical periods, each presentation is assessed in part upon its aesthetic appeal. Students will look to our own community, viewing local art through these various lenses. Students also produce a studio-based work of art, thereby displaying their own interpretation of craftsmanship.                

World Awareness: Each group presentation is required to include art from the following regions: Art from a 100 mile radius of campus; Art from African Continent; Art from South America; Art from Asia; Art from Europe.

 

Critical Thinking: Each project is designed to build upon Key Concepts from each of the three units discussed, culminating in a final project which includes comparisons, contrasts and critical analysis of five works of art from a single artist or time period. The final project must tie into the final studio project (visual, digital, audio or performative art forms accepted). The written artists statement will analyze the correlation between material presented and material created.

 

 

INTEGRATION SKILLS: 

Activities are included for the following competencies:

 

Reading: Students are responsible for reading and assimilating key concepts contained within the assigned text and researching primary texts relevant to the art they discuss in Group Presentations

 

Technology: Students will conduct on-line research, submit on-line Peer Critiques, and submit on-line quizzes. Students will use PowerPoint, Keynote or Prezi (their choice) for Group and Final Presentations. Students will use a number of technological devices (including but not limited to) digital audio/visual recording, and photo/video/audio editing programs.

 

 

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:

In my courses, students don’t just strive toward mastery of knowledge in an academically rigorous classroom, but learn how to learn within a creative, self-generated framework built upon three key components: multiple learning modalities, democracy, and community.

Classes are comprised of student-generated questions. We think aloud together developing discourse built upon critical close analysis. We work in groups to prepare projects ranging from community-wide symposiums to student-generated discussions: sharing our ideas with our extended community so we are prepared to actively engage with issues important and relevant to our society as a whole.

My courses appeal to all learning modalities with assessments that span tactile, visual, cultural and audio expression. I believe students learn best in a safe environment. As a community, I ask that students avoid disparaging comments regarding race, religion, sex, gender, culture and politics.

Students assume full responsibility for creation and authorship of their work, looking to outside sources, choosing primary texts over secondary sources, keeping in mind that plagiarism includes borrowing an author's or artist's ideas as well as the order in which he/she presents them.  In research-driven activities, students give credit where credit is due and assimilate as much information as possible in the process.

 

CLASS MEETING REQUIREMENT:

Students are expected to attend all sessions of each course in which they enroll. When circumstances make regular attendance impossible, students should report such absences to the instructor as soon as possible. Late assignments are not accepted. The student will not pass the course if she/he is absent more than three times throughout the semester. All class sessions will be held in order to meet credit and contract hour requirements. Class cancellations will be made up at the convenience of the instructor and students.

 

We will be taking fieldtrips to research art in our community as part of our Group Presentations. Please do not miss these opportunities. If you do, you are still responsible for the material gathered on those days.

 

SPECIAL NEEDS NOTIFICATION:

The school is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with documented disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the student to make the College aware of a documented disability and the need for accommodation(s).  To allow reasonable time for arranging services, the student should provide documentation to the Affirmative Action Office as soon as possible.

 

 

SYLLABUS APPROVAL

 

 

SIGNATURE OF INSTRUCTOR

 

 

DATE

 

SIGNATURE OF DEAN OR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

 

DATE

 

 

MEETING DATES/COURSE SYLLABUS:

Date

Class Activity

Assignment

Jan 17

Review: Syllabus

Discuss: Group Assignments, Peer Critiques, Rubrics, Mid-Term, Studio Project, and Final Project

In-Class Activity: How do I learn?

Read: Chapters 1-3

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter for chapters 1-3

 

Jan 22

DUE: Chapters 1-3 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Part One: How Do We Define Art?

In-Class Activity: Establish education communities

Read: Chapters 4-5

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter for chapters 4-5

Jan 24

DUE: Chapters 4-5 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Part One: What is the Purpose of Art?

In-Class Activity: Writing Our Rubric: Part One Key Concepts

Read: Chapters 6-7

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter for chapters 4-5

Prepare: Seven Key Concepts from Part One Readings

Jan 29

DUE: Chapters 6-7 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Part One: How Do We Decorate Our Space?

In-Class Activity: Writing Our Rubric: Part One Key Concepts

Prepare: Choose Images for Group Presentation. Include Key Concepts from Rubric

Jan 31

In-Class Activity: Group Work Day: What is Art?

Prepare: Slides for Group Presentation. Include Title, Date, Author and Key Concepts from Rubric

Feb 5

In-Class Activity: Field Trip: Art in Our Community

Complete: Group Presentation: What is Art?

Feb 7

DUE: Group Presentation: What Is Art? (100 PTS)

Read: Chapters 8-10

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter for chapters 8-10

Complete: Peer Critiques

Feb 12

DUE: Peer Critiques (100 PTS)

DUE: Chapters 8-10 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking

Read: Chapters 11-12

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter for chapters 11-12

Feb 14

DUE: Chapters 11-12 quiz printouts (4 quizzes total)

Discuss: Photography and Craft

Read: Chapter 13-14

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter for chapters 13-14

Prepare: Seven Key Concepts from Part Two Readings

Feb 19

DUE: Chapters 13-14 quiz printouts (4 quizzes total)

Discuss: Sculpture and Architecture

In-Class Activity: Writing Our Rubric: Part Two Key Concepts

Prepare: Choose Images for Group Presentation. Include Key Concepts from Rubric

Feb 21

In-Class Activity: Group Work Day: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Photography

Prepare: Slides for Group Presentation. Include Title, Date, Author and Key Concepts from Rubric

Feb 26

In-Class Activity: Group Work Day: Craft, Sculpture, Architecture

Prepare: Slides for Group Presentation. Include Title, Date, Author and Key Concepts from Rubric

 

Feb 28

In-Class Activity: Field Trip: Mediums in Our Community

Complete: Group Presentation: Mediums

Mar 5

DUE: Group Presentation: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography (100 PTS)

Complete: Peer Critiques

Mar 7

DUE: Group Presentation: Craft, Sculpture, Architecture (100 PTS)

Complete: Peer Critiques

Mar 12

DUE: Peer Critiques (100 PTS)

In-Class Activity: Mid-Term Work Day

Prepare Slides for Mid-Term Presentation. Include Title, Date, Author and Key Concepts from Rubric

Mar 14

DUE: Mid-Term Presentations (100 pts):  Vocabulary and key concepts reviewed in Presentation

Travel SAFELY!

Mar 19

Spring Break: Relax!

Do Something FUN

Mar 21

Spring Break: Rejuvenate!

Read: Chapters 15-17

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter

Mar 26

DUE: Chapters 15-17 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Art from Prehistory through 5th Century

In-Class Activity: Small Group Planning

Read: Chapters 18-21

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter

Mar 28

DUE: Chapters 18-21 quiz printouts (8 quizzes total)

Discuss: Art from 6th Century through 14th Century

In-Class Activity: Small Group Planning

Read: Chapters 22-24

Read: Benjamin on History (On Blackboard)

Complete: Two on-line quizzes per chapter

April 2

DUE: Chapters 22-24 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Art from 15th Century through 18th Century

Read: Chapters 25-26

Read: Baudelaire (On Blackboard)

Complete: Two on-line quiz per chapter

Prepare: Twelve Key Concepts from Part Three Readings

Apr 4

DUE: Chapters 25-26 quiz printouts (6 quizzes total)

Discuss: Modernism

In-Class Activity: Writing Our Rubric: Part Three Key Concepts

Prepare: Choose Images for Group Presentation Prehistory-16th Century. Include Key Concepts from Rubric

Apr 9

In-Class Activity: Group Work Day: Prehistory-16th Century

Prepare: Choose Images for Group Presentation 17th Century-Present. Include Key Concepts from Rubric

Apr 11

In-Class Activity: Group Work Day: 17th Century-Present

Prepare: Slides for Group Presentation. Include Title, Date, Author and Key Concepts from Rubric

Apr 16

In-Class Activity: Field Trip: History in Our Community

Complete: Group Presentations: History of Art through 16th Century

Apr 18

DUE: Group Presentations: History of Art: Prehistory Through 16th Century (100 PTS)

Complete: Group Presentations: History of Art through Present

Apr 23

DUE: Group Presentations: History of Art: 17th Century Through Present (100 PTS)

Complete: Peer Critiques

 

Apr 25

DUE: Peer Critiques (100 PTS)

In-Class Activity: Writing Our Rubric: Studio and Final Project

Compile: Materials for Studio Project

Apr 30

In-Class Activity: Studio Work Day

Write: Artist Statement

Prepare: Final Presentation

May 2

In-Class Activity: Final Consultations

Complete: Final Presentation

May 7

Final Presentations — (500 PTS)

Complete: Final Presentation

TBA

Final Presentations, CONT. — (500 PTS)

Have a Great Summer!

 

Note:     This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.  Students will be informed of any changes.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS:

I teach so you will not just learn the material, but learn how to learn.  Each class period is comprised of questions over the assigned reading, thinking out loud together — shared inquiry — which develops into our discussions. Additionally, students work collaboratively for the purpose of preparing oral class presentations.  

 

 

PLAGIARISM POLICY:

MLA Format establishes that if two or more consecutive words are borrowed from a source, they must be included in quotation marks with the source listed in a Works Cited page. Additionally, students must include the sources for all images they include in their presentations. For each group assignment, please make sure the final slide includes ALL works used as references, listed according to image being discussed.

 

The first time you are caught plagiarizing, you will receive a failing grade for that assignment. The second time you are caught plagiarizing, you will fail the course, and you will be referred to administration for academic disciplinary action. Please see the school catalogue for additional academic sanctions.

 

A single assignment may not be submitted for more than one course; if you intend to “recycle” your research for separate courses, you must visit with BOTH professors before proceeding.

 

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES:

  • On-line quizzes: Includes Definition of terms, Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Matching

Quizzes available at: www.prenhall.com/adams. Although I will accept each quiz via email and you may submit any of them early, the server may be unreliable. You are responsible for all quizzes to be completed and submitted before class on the day they are due. Consequently, I would suggest you print out each quiz the first few weeks so we can be certain I am receiving them correctly. Additionally, I will acknowledge receipt with an emailed response. If you do not receive acknowledgement that your quizzes have been received before class on the day the quizzes are due, assume I did not receive them and be prepared to submit the printout at the beginning of class. I am aware that in our digital age, we have access to the quizzes via cell phones. If I receive your quizzes electronically after class begins, I will not accept them.

      • Choose TWO Quizzes for Each Chapter
      • Printout or email Due at Beginning of Class on the date they are due

 

  • Group Presentations: Multi-media Oral In-Class Presentations
    • Five Presentations Due Throughout the Semester
    • Grade based upon Peer Critiques: 50% Content, 50% Participation
  • Peer critiques: Must be completed for Presentations based upon class-generated Rubrics
  • Mid-term: “Key Concepts” Review Presentation
  • Final Studio: Visual, Audio, Digital or Performative Art Project
  • Final Oral Presentation: “Which Artist Am I?”

 

 

CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY:

Use of cell phones and other electronic devices during class is strictly prohibited.  If your cell phone rings, if you are text messaging, or if you are caught using other electronic devices, including checking email or surfing the web on the computers during class, I will ask you to leave and you will be counted absent for the day.

 

We have a number of in-class group-oriented research opportunities. Please adhere to the “no surfing” policy.

 

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  • Chapter quizzes comprise 5% of your grade.
  • Attendance comprises 5% of your grade.
  • Group Presentations (5 Total) comprises 20% of your grade (10% Content, 10% Participation)
  • Peer Critique (3 Total) comprises 10% of your grade (Note: if you are absent on the days of Group Presentations, you will be unable to complete the peer critiques, so you will receive a 0 for that component of the grade).
  • Mid-Term Review comprises 10% of your grade.
  • Studio Work comprises 20% of your grade.
  • Final Exam comprises 30% of your grade.

 

  • Attendance and participation in class discussion develops your mastery of the subject matter.  Please come to class prepared to participate. 
  • Your grade is weighted to favor perseverance and upward progress through the semester and to minimize poor performance on quizzes and presentations early in the semester. The key to success is consistent improvement.
  • I will notify you of your running percentile after each group presentation.
  • Since the quizzes are available on-line, no quizzes may be accepted late. If you are going to be absent on the day of group presentations, it is up to you to arrange for your material to be presented on that date. Your grade will reflect the way your material is presented by your substitute presenter. Key to success: be well prepared in advance so someone else can cogently present your section of the presentation.
  • Group Presentations and Final will be graded using rubrics.  We will adapt the Rubrics together to meet the needs of each assignment. As a class, we will, through democratic process, determine what the objectives are for each section. No late work is accepted for any quizzes, assignments, mid-term, or final. If you are absent on any of these days, make certain your finished work is delivered in class by a substitute presenter.   
  • Oral group presentations are graded on equal participation of students, peer critiques, aesthetic and textual appeal and accuracy.

 

 

EXTRA CREDIT POLICY:

  • I provide extra credit opportunities throughout each class discussion. These extra credit questions are generated by our discussion, so I will not know in advance nor at the end of the class what these questions may be. Your key to earning extra credit is dependent upon your active listening skills in class. If you are absent, you may not submit any extra credit based upon discussion generated on the day you are absent. If you earn “A’s” on all of your assignments, EC points will apply toward your final presentation. Normally, throughout the course of the semester, I provide enough EC opportunities to cover your total Final Presentation.

 

  • Even if you are exempt from the Final Presentation, you are, however, still required to complete (and present) your studio project on the day it is due.

 

 

GRADING SCALE for all quizzes, assignments, and final grade:

100 - 93 = A

92 - 85 = B

84 - 77 = C

76 - 69 = D

68 & Below = F

Since I allow for EC to be earned and accumulate throughout the semester, I do not round up your grade. If you earn a 92.8, you will still receive a “B” for the course.

 

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Making and Meaning of Art. Schneider-Adams, Laurie.

Flash Drive

 

Additional readings assigned throughout the course will be available on Blackboard.

 

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