Course Syllabus

 

 

COURSE IDENTIFICATION

 

Course Prefix/Number:                                               ART 102

Course Title:                                                                Art Appreciation

Division:                                                                      Liberal Arts                                                    

Program:                                                                      Visual Arts

Credit Hours:                                                              3

Initiation/Revised Date:                                              Fall 2007

Assessment Goal per Outcome(s):                              70%

 

CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTION

 

Academic

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course is an investigation of works of art via description, analysis, interpretation and expressed value judgements in order to gain an appreciation of said works.

 

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

 

None

 

TEXTS

 

Gilbert’s Living with Art, Mark Getlein, 8th edition, 2008, McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-319076-1

 

Additional References: ARTS NEWS and American Artist periodicals, the Internet, sources in Chapman Library, and materials provided by instructor

 

 

COURSE OUTCOMES

 

 

1.  The student will apply developed and personal criteria for viewing and assessing art.

      a.    Identify the subject of art works.

      b.   Determine if the image or form is representational, abstract or nonrepresentational.

      c.    Discover the content or meaning.

      d.    Realize the major compositional structure or form of the work.   

      e.    Assess the overall effectiveness, quality and visual impact of the work of art

 

 

 

2.  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the formal elements and principles of design.

  1. Create overlay diagrams to detect directional and implied lines in 2-dimensional works of art.
  2. Analyze the basic compositional design in works of art
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the visual elements and principles of design in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art.

 

3.   The student will demonstrate knowledge of art media, techniques, and processes.

  1. Investigate the physical characteristics of the material.
  2. Describe various techniques associated with common artistic media.
  3. Distinguish various media commonly utilized in 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, mixed and other works of art.
  4. Analyze various artistic media by noting the historical discovery/perspective.

 

4.   The student will evaluate a range of subject matter, symbols, and concepts in relation to history and cultures.    

a.        Examine art from various historical periods to propose intended meanings.

b.        Interpret various art symbols for iconographic meaning.

c.        Compare artistic conventions of visual imagery from specific historical periods and cultures for similarities and differences.

 

5.   The student will make connections between the visual arts and other disciplines.

  1. Discover how the visual arts mirror the beliefs and world views of society.
  2. Explain the concept of art objects as communication vehicles.
  3. Compare and contrast the purposes for creating and utilizing art in various disciplines.

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

I.                   Introduction

II.                The Vocabulary of Art

III.             Two-Dimensional Media

IV.             Three-Dimensional Media

V.                Arts in Time

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

 

1.      Lecture- if campus based

2.      Class discussions- if campus based, forum if online

3.      Inside NC website resources- readings, handouts, forum, tests, and grades

4.      Textbook- Living with Art, CD entitled Core Concepts in Art

5.      Audio/Visual

6.      Chapter reviews

7.      Group activities, forum responses,

8.      Tests

 

 

 

 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION

 

Student is required to complete all course assignments including assigned readings from textbook and associated resources, Weblink art reviews/critiques, article reviews, tests and to participate fully in class discussions/forums/chat.  

 

 

GRADING SCALE

 

100-90             A         Outstanding

  89-78             B         Very Good

  77-65             C         Average

  64-51             D         Meets minimum requirements

  50-  0             F          Unsatisfactory

 

·         65 % of grade       5 Tests                                                

·         20%  of grade       5 Web links art work reviews/critiques

·         15%  of grade       5 article reviews/ participation in discussion/ forums /chat

 

Attendance Policy

 

Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized for the absence.  Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned participation in the event.  Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.

 

Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class.  If a student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course.  Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped.  A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar’s notification.  If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified. 

Academic Integrity

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits.  Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement.  Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

 

Cell Phone Policy

 

Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

 

 

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN

 

Pre- and post-evaluative instrument administered at the beginning and at the end of course will indicate knowledge gain or lack thereof of course content.

 

Note:

Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

 

NOTE:

 

If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible.  You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.