“The school should always have as its aim that the young person leave it as a harmonious personality, not as a specialist.” – Albert Einstein
HAVPA
History and Appreciation of Visual and Performing Arts
Fall 2012
Mrs. Amy Middlebrooks
Amy.Middlebrooks@calloway.kyschools.us
Course Description: The course content, based on Kentucky’s Program of Studies and Core Content for
Assessment, includes the disciplines of dance, music, drama, and art, combined with the humanities. A variety of
media, print sources, and participatory activities are blended to provide a connection among periods, styles, and
cultures. Students become aware that time, place, and society influence the arts and that different people groups
share common experiences and attitudes. By the end of the course, students should be able to analyze, interpret,
and evaluate the creation and performance of works in various arts disciplines, and to explain (using words and/or
artistic expression) how ideas, thoughts, and traditions of humankind are reflected in the arts. They should be
able to compare and contrast different styles within the arts, and to make a reasonable, educated judgment as to
where a piece of art lies, either stylistically or on a timeline, by considering what they know about the
development of the arts over time.
Kentucky Learning Goals:
2.22
2.23
2.24
2.25
2.26
2.27
2.28
Arts and Humanities
Students create works of art and make presentations to convey a point of view.
Students analyze their own and others' artistic products and performances using accepted
standards.
Students have knowledge of major works of art, music, and literature and appreciate creativity
and the contributions of the arts and humanities.
In the products they make and the performances they present, students show that they
understand how time, place, and society influence the arts and humanities such as languages,
literature, and history.
Through the arts and humanities, student recognize that although people are different, they
share some common experiences and attitudes.
Students recognize and understand the similarities and differences among languages.
Students understand and communicate in a second language.
Plagiarism Policy: Copying or paraphrasing material/text from the work of another student, from
published sources or from the Internet without proper documentation constitutes academic theft. If it is
determined by the individual classroom teacher that a student is guilty of plagiarism, the student will
receive a zero for that assignment. If there is a question of doubt or a denial on the part of the student, the
department chair and the principal will be shown the evidence and determine if the assignment was
plagiarized.
Grades: Grades will be assigned according to the policies and procedures of CCHS. The final grade will
be determined by averaging all recorded grades for daily assignments and tests along with the Final Exam
(which will be worth 20% of the overall class grade).
Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is mandatory. All policies for attendance and tardiness as
defined in the CCHS student handbook will be in effect for this course.
Classroom Expectations & Rules:
1. Come to class prepared to learn with all appropriate materials.
2. Participate positively in class.
3. Be respectful of people and property
4. Be responsible for your learning. This includes getting make-up work, turning in assignments, and
being on time to class.
5. Eliminate distractions.
6. Follow all school rules.
*punishments will be those indicated in the student handbook.
A note about art: From time to time, students in this class will view pieces of art that show artistic nudity.
These pieces, such as Michelangelo’s “David,” have been chosen for their overall educational value and because
they are widely accepted to be masterpieces without which any art history course would be incomplete. These
pieces (or their creators) are included in the KY Program of Studies, which is required by law to be taught in all
KY public schools. When viewing and discussing these works, I expect all students to behave in a mature and
responsible manner. Inappropriate responses will NOT be tolerated, and no one should ever be made to feel
uncomfortable. Please contact me immediately if you have a concern about this matter.
A note about the performing arts: Because participation understanding, and thus appreciation, all students
WILL be required to participate in performance activities in this class. These include acting in skits, speaking in
front of the class and dancing (parents who have religious objections to dancing are asked to contact me
immediately in writing or by email). Such activities are a part of the Kentucky’s Program of Studies, which is
required by law. Grades for such activities will be given. I understand that some students may be reluctant to
participate in, or even fear, such activities, but I will do everything possible to ensure that this is a safe,
understanding classroom environment where participation at all ability levels is valued. Students are not expected
to have prior experience. All that is required is EFFORT, INVOLVEMENT and some small degree
ENTHUSIASM and PATIENCE. The more they participate in these activities, the easier (and more fun) they
become.
Material: Paper, Pen/Pencil, 3-Ring Binder, 5 Tab-Dividers
Syllabus Signature Sheet – Due by Friday!
Students and Parents/Guardians:
Please sign below as an indication that you have read the above syllabus.
Also, please provide an email address (if possible) at which you may be reached for updates, questions, etc.
StudentPrint Name: ____________________________ Signature: ______________________________
ParentPrint Name: ____________________________ Signature: ______________________________
Tentative Plan of Action AKA Things We Will Cover
Elements/Purposes/Principles
o Introduction& Pretest
o Elements of Art
o Elements of Architecture
o Elements of Music
o Elements of Dance
o Elements of Theatre
Historical Approach
o Prehistoric Times
o Ancient Greece & Rome
o Ancient Egypt
o India
o China
o Middle East
o Renaissance
o Baroque
o Neoclassical
o Romantic
o Realist
o Japan
o Impressionist
o Post-Impressionists
o Africa
o Latin America
o Early 20th Century (1900-1945)
o Mid-20th Century (1945-1970)
o Contemporary (1970-present)