Course Syllabus

DC Art Appreciation Course Syllabus

Art Instructor:  Kelly Best

E-mail:  kbyoung@iccms.edu  or kellyyoung@mcsd.us

Phone: (662) 256-2495

ART 1113 Art Appreciation - A course designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. 

This course is an introduction to the appreciation of art through an examination of the themes and purposes of art, the exploration of visual arts media and methods, and culturally significant works of art from the past and present.  The course informs students about the language of art and its relevance in everyday life.

PREREQUISITE

The student must have completed 14 core high school units/be qualified as a Junior or Senior with a 3.0 GP on a 4.0 grade scale OR an ACT composite score of 30. Students must have also taken the ACT.

COURSE TEXTBOOK

Living with Art by Mark Getlein, 12th Edition. An eBook is provided and located in RedShelf in Canvas. 

COURSE GOALS

  • To emphasize the diversity of form and content in original artworks
  • To provide students with the information needed to bridge the gap between their understanding of the world and arts place in that world
  • To provide students with an overview of historical works of art and the role that work plays in art today

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to:

  • apply the elements of art and principles of design to critically analyze works of art;
  • evaluate how the themes and history of art relate to culture and society;
  • demonstrate the ability to communicate using relevant art vocabulary;
  • Describe various art media and techniques that are used in the creative process;
  • discuss how art is often used to interpret the world we live in;
  • evaluate and articulate connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

RULES AND EXCEPTIONS

You are a reflection of the ALC, ICC, and the ART community and all behavior should reflect this.

  • Be Respectful
  • Be Prepared

 COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the completion of the course students will: 

SLO1. Develop a vocabulary for analyzing and interpreting works. (GE4) 

SLO2. Learn the formal elements and principles of art. (GE4) 

SLO3. Gain hands on skills working with different techniques and media. (GE4) 

SLO4. Understand an artworks historical context. (GE4) 

SLO5. Upon completion of this class students will be able to critique art in an oral or written format. (GE4)

MAJOR COURSE ACTIVITIES

Course material will be presented in the form of lectures and demonstrations. Students are expected to take notes over presentations. Three exams will be implemented throughout the semester. In addition to testing the students will also write two papers critically analyzing an original work of art. In order to future our understanding and appreciation for media students will have to create 6 artworks throughout the semester.

VIDEO AND IMAGES

The class will be viewing many videos/images. The video/image may show nude artwork or other objectionable content.

I may, at any time, show instructional images that contain nudes (e.g. Michelangelo’s David, Sandro Botticelli’s Birth of Venus), or any other piece of art that applies to the curriculum. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact me.

PARTICIPATION 

Participation is critical to your success in this class.  You will be assessed on timely completion of projects and assignments, active participation in activities and discussions, effort and willingness to apply new concepts and cleaning up studio work area. There will be projects, short quizzes, unit exams, practice work, written critiques, midterm, and exam.  

You are responsible for any material covered in lectures, PowerPoints, videos, and reading.

You are required to participate in the open discussion with your peers and class discussions. 

TEST: Reading, quizzes, and final exams are based on the material covered, they will consist of a combination of multiple-choice, true-false, short answer, and/or essay questions.

Quizzes will be posted for each module and are due by midnight of the date listed on your calendar.  Any late submissions are subject to a 10% grade reduction per day at my discretion.  

Once an assignment is closed DO NOT ask to have it reopened. Assignments will ONLY be reopened in emergency circumstances. 

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Grades will be based on an average of coursework including exams, papers, and studio activities. You will be given a detailed description of the requirements for each assignment on Canvas. Keep in mind that it is your responsibility to fulfill these requirements, showing initiative in quality of work and investigation.

Grades will be posted on Canvas. Students are asked to make the instructor aware of any grade discrepancies. You are required to save all coursework through the end of the semester and to present it upon request.

                      • Quizzes/Writing Activities........................ 20%
                      • Studio Activities/Written Critiques………. 25%
                      • Tests.......................................................... 40%
                      • Final Exam................................................ 15% 

IMPORTANT DATES

Final Exam Week: April 30-May 2

Grade Interpretation 

A - (4.0) 90-100

Exceptional work quality and demonstrates mastery of concepts, beyond expectations

B - (3.0) 80-89

Above Average, demonstrates a good understanding of applying concepts, good quality work

C - (2.0) 70-79

Average, work meets requirements, conceptual approach attempted, average quality work

D - (1.0) 60-69

Below Average, poor craftsmanship, incomplete in process, lacking in content, lack of engagement/studio etiquette

F - (0.0) 0-59

Fail, poor craftsmanship, incomplete in process, lack of concept, lack of engagement/studio etiquette

 

LATE WORK 

Quizzes and writing activities not turned in on their due date are considered late and will receive an automatic zero. Studio Activities/Written Critiques will automatically receive a 10-percent deduction for each class day following its due date and if more than three class days late will receive a grade of zero.

Sometimes there are extenuating circumstances, and I will work with you on tests and major assignments and will support you in turning them in on time! Please, contact me as soon as possible if you need to extend the deadline by 24-48 hours. It is your responsibility to ask BEFORE the due date and submit the assignment according to the success plan we discussed.

There will be a final due date set for all work before the FINAL exam. Anything turned in after this date will not be scored and will be assigned a 0. No exceptions!

TO PROPERLY ADDRESS THE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS CLASS, YOU WILL NEED TO PUT IN A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND ENERGY.  Read and Reread the text. Study the art images in each chapter.  Go through the PowerPoints. Check announcements, assignments, and Canvas daily for updates.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance at each class is required. Class starts promptly at the appointed time. Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of each class period. Students must be in class at that time or marked late. Students arriving to class more than 30 minutes late will be counted absent. A student’s presence in class has a direct impact on the overall course evaluation. Students are permitted 5 absences without penalty. For absences over the permitted allowance, students will be dropped from the class and will not receive class credit. 

Students who participate in school-sponsored events (athletics, performing groups, student government groups) conflicting with this class should inform the instructor one week in advance of anticipated absences. Students are responsible for all assigned work that may have been missed due to an absence, regardless of the reason for the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to find out about any coursework that may have been missed due to an absence. 

TECHNOLOGY

This course will use the Canvas system to post class documents, assignments, and grades, as well as to disseminate any amendments to the course schedule or policies. As all material posted in this manner will become the responsibility of ALL course participants, the ability to log on to Canvas and receive an email at your ICC email account is a requirement for all students.

 

For assistance using Canvas, refer to the Canvas Student Guide which provides detailed instructions, tutorials, and other helpful information on its website.

ADDITIONAL COURSE-SPECIFIC RULES, POLICIES, EXPECTIONS

All students have the right to work without interruption or distraction. 

Drop your phone off at the charging station in your assigned pocket when you enter the room.  Plug it in, turn it off, and forget about it for the block.

Unless specified laptops, tablets, phones, and all electronic devices must be off during class. 

Student will only be allowed to use Monroe County issues Chromebooks or Chromebooks from the class cart. You will not be allowed to use your own personal devices.  Students must also only use MCSD internet when using computers.

Show patience towards the end of class. Do not pack up or zip up book bags before the official end of class. 

Clean up your work area. Do not leave pencil shavings, tape or other trash on tables or the floor. 

Please be respectful of the art classroom, equipment, tools, and materials. The art classroom is a shared space; please leave it in the same condition you found it. 

COURSE SCHEDULE/CONTENT OUTLINE

Week 1

January 9-12

 Canvas Orientation, Lecture: Defining Art

Week 2

January 16-19

Lecture: Media, Content, Context

Week 3

January 22-26

Lecture: Visual Elements

Week 4

January 29-February 2

Lecture: Visual Elements

Week 5

February 5-9

Lecture: Principles of Design; Introduction to 1st Paper

Week 6

February 12-16

Lecture: Drawing

Week 7

February 20-23

1st Paper Due; Lecture: Painting

Week 8

February 26-March 1

Lecture: Printmaking

Week 9

March 4-8

Lecture: Photography

Week 10

March 11-15

Spring Break

Week 11

March 18-22

Lecture: Digital Art & Graphic Design

Week 12

March 25-28

Lecture: Sculpture & Installation; Introduction to 2nd Paper

Week 13

 April 1-4

Lecture: The Renaissance

Week 14

April 8-12

2nd Paper Due; Lecture: 17th & 18th Centuries

Week 15

April 15-19

Lecture: Modern Art Part 1

Week 16

April 22-26

 Lecture: Modern Art Part 2, Post-Modern; Review

Week 17

April 29-May 3

FINALS- April 30-May 2

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center provides educational learning services and assistance for all students. Additional information can be found at: http://www.iccms.edu/SSC

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

Academic Honesty Policy (see Student Handbook): Itawamba Community College does not tolerate cheating, the act of deception by which a student misleadingly demonstrates that he/she has mastered information or skills on an academic exercise, or plagiarism, the representation of previously written, published, or creative works as one's own. 

The student will receive a zero for the assignment, test, project, etc. for the first offense. See penalties for subsequent infractions and examples of cheating and plagiarism in the Student Handbook. 

GENDER-BASED MISCONDUCT

Itawamba Community College is committed to providing an environment free from gender-based discrimination and misconduct. Itawamba Community College will not tolerate gender-based misconduct of any kind. For more information, please visit http://www.iccms.edu/Portals/0/docs/publications/studentguide.pdf

DISCLAIMER

This syllabus is based on the most recent information about the course content and schedule planned for this course. Its content is subject to revision as needed to adapt to new knowledge or unanticipated events.

ADA STATEMENT

ICC is committed to complying with Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination, including violence and harassment, based on sex. This means that ICC’s educational programs and activities must be free from sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct. If you or someone you know has experienced sex discrimination, sexual violence and/or harassment by any member of the university community, you are encouraged to report the conduct to ICC’s Title IX Coordinator at 662.862.8271 or by e-mail to TitleIXCoordinator@iccms.edu.

As the instructor for this course, I have a mandatory duty to report to the college any information I receive about possible sexual misconduct.  This includes information shared in class discussions or assignments, as well as information shared in conversations outside class. The purpose of reporting is to allow ICC to take steps to ensure a safe learning environment for all. 

TimelyCare

TimelyCare is available for all high school and high school equivalency graduates who are enrolled at ICC in the current semester and all full-time ICC employees. If you need virtual care support, log in to your myTribe account, find the TimelyCare section on the homepage and activate your account using your ICC email address. Now, download the TimelyCare app or visit timelycare.com/icc and log in using your ICC email address.

 

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