CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS DIVISION
ART 1030 / Art Appreciation
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS DIVISION
ART 1030: Art Appreciation
Instructor: Michael Holsomback
Phone: 423-697-4735
Office: H-125
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall 2010
Classroom: H-229
Email: Use email within e-learn only. E-learn log-in at http://www.chattanoogastate.edu
Catalog Course Description: Study of significant works of art throughout history to heighten
perception and enjoyment of the visual arts. Consideration of formal elements of artistic
production in works representative of a broad range of styles, forms and periods.
Prerequisites (and/or Corequisites): none
Textbook(s) and Other Reference Material Basic to the Course: UNDERSTANDING ART by Lois
Fichner-Rathus, 9th edition
I. Humanities and Fine Arts / Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO):
PSLO-1) Analyze significant primary texts and works of art; ancient, pre-modern and modern, as forms
of cultural and creative expression.
PSLO-2) Explain the ways in which humanities and/or artistic expression throughout the ages express the
culture and values of its time and place.
PSLO-3) Explore global/ cultural diversity.
PSLO-4) Frame a comparative context through which they can critically assess the ideas, forces and
values that have created the modern world.
PSLO-5) Recognize the ways in which both change and continuity have affected human history.
PSLO-6) Practice the critical and analytical methodologies of the Humanities and/or Fine Arts
II. Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLO):
CSLO-1) Recognize the great variety of functions or purposes inherent within art as a cultural and
creative expression. Employ a vocabulary of numerous, core historic, stylistic and technical terms
descriptive of form, content or context of art, crafts or architectural forms. (PSLO-1)
CSLO-2) Recognize characteristic qualities of most art styles or cultural periods assigned from prehistory
to the contemporary era and/or identify or match varied styles and themes to different geographic cultures
or historical periods covered in this course. (PSLO-2)
CSLO-3) Recognize that geographic, political, cultural and religious forces have stimulated and sustained
the complexity and diversity of the worlds art and architecture. Research and explore this diversity and
the resulting art forms. (PSLO-3)
CSLO-4) Recognize and critically assess the ideas and artists responsible for the rise of modern art within
the context of modernity. Also recognize contemporary trends within the visual arts leading to postmodern art. (PSLO-4)
CSLO-5) Recognize the inherent value of change and process within the context of human creativity.
Critically assess the affect creative expression has made upon human history. (PSLO-5)
CSLO-6) Work Habits/Citizenship - The student/artist works responsibly and ethically in order to
contribute positively to both the classroom community and the community at large. (PSLO-6)
III. Student Indicators (SI):
Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to:
SI-1) participate knowledgeably in open discussions and in informal class written assignments.
SI-2) apply the functions of art to grasp their differences plus recognize the meaning of a vocabulary of
numerous, core historic, stylistic and technical terms descriptive of form, content or context of art, crafts
or architectural forms.
SI-3) note and apply distinctions in subject matter styles or types plus isolate and describe the visual
elements as they apply in specific works of art in discussions and/or in written assignments.
SI-4) recognize and discuss orally or in short written assignments the sub-textual content of a work of art
as implied by its subject matter and/or its visual components in preparation for an essay exam that
involves similar skills.
SI-5) within a sustained essay, recognize and discuss the sub-textual content implied by the described
inter-relationship of subject matter and visual components within specific assigned artworks.
SI-6) grasp and recognize characteristic qualities of most art styles or cultural periods assigned from
prehistory to the contemporary era and/or identify or match varied styles and themes to different
geographic cultures or historical periods covered in this course.
SI-7) recognize from art works in the text the styles of many artists as assigned and also grasp and be able
to analyze the relationship between the fame of certain artworks and the significance of their historic
roles.
SI-8) recognize varying standards for judging worth of art and construct clearly supported personal
criteria for judging the worth of a specific assigned artwork.
SI-9) as requested on exams, recognize and/or apply a core grasp of terms and ideas delivered in class
presentations and/or in assigned reading.
SI-10) as assigned, participate with an expressed appreciation or understanding in one or two related
online or local galleries, museums or other cultural events.
SI-11) practice critical thinking, within each unit or topic by designated discussions, deductive exercises
or class written assignments and complete an original subjective, formalist analysis of a selected painting.
SI-12) by matching or explicating the expression of such within a given art or structure sample,
demonstrate a core grasp of a few geographic, political, cultural and or religious forces that stimulated or
sustained a portion of the world’s variety of art and/or architecture.
IV. Assessments:
1) A series of four UNIT EXAMS addressing issues and concepts of art criticism and art history,
from the course textbook, supplemental lecture, class work and field study
2) A series of daily CLASS WRITTEN EXERCISES, CLASS DISCUSSIONS and
HOMEWORK addressing issues and concepts of art criticism and art history
3) CLASS PARTICIPATION and FIELD STUDY (assigned cultural events, art related field trips)
CSLOs
ASSESSMENTS
CSLO 1
CSLO 2
CSLO 3
CSLO 4
CSLO 5
CSLO 6
Unit 1 Essay
Unit Exam 2/3
Unit Exam 4
Unit Exam 5
Quizzes
Class Discussion
Unit 1 Essay
Unit Exam 2/3
Exam 4
Unit Exam 5
Quizzes
Class Discussion
Unit Exam 2/3
Unit Exam 4
Unit Exam 5
Quizzes
Class Discussion
Unit 1 Essay
Unit Exam 4
Unit Exam 5
Quizzes
Class Discussion
Unit 1 Essay
Unit Exam 2/3
Unit Exam 4
Quizzes
Class Discussion
Class
Participation &
Cultural Events
Class Discussion
Assessment Percentages:
Unit 1 Essay Exam (Analytical Essay)
20% of the Final Grade
Unit 2/3 Exam
15% of the Final Grade
Unit 4 Exam
15% of the Final Grade
Unit 5 Exam (Final)
20% of the Final Grade
Quizzes, Class Discussion, Homework
20% of the Final Grade
Class Participation and Cultural Events
10% of the Final Grade
Grading Policy: Both your total course grade and objective quizzes or assessments will follow this
typical college grade percentages. A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 65 – 69 F= < 65
W = Withdraw The student is responsible to withdraw prior to the drop deadline in order to receive a W
grade.
I = Incomplete (NOTE: To be eligible for an Incomplete from this professor you must have at least 90%
of this course completed.)
V. Weeks/Units/Topics:
WEEK
UNIT / TOPICS
Weeks 1-3:
Unit 1: Course Orientation + Introduction; What is
(visual) Art? What is a Masterpiece? Its components;
CHAPTER 1: Purposes, Styles; CHAPTERS 2-3: The
Language of Art: Elements, Composition, Media;
CHAPTER 4: Subject Matter, Content meaning, Styles).
Weeks 4-7:
Unit 2-3: The Art of the Ancients: CHAPTER 13;
Classical Art: Greece and Rome: CHAPTER 14
Weeks 8-11:
Unit 4: Christian Art: From the Catacombs to the
Cathedrals: CHAPTER 15; The Renaissance: CHAPTER
16; The Age of Baroque: CHAPTER 17
Weeks 12-15:
Modern Art: CHAPTER 19; The Twentieth Century:
The Early Years: CHAPTER 20; Contemporary Art:
CHAPTER 21.
VI. Teacher Policy Statements
Attendance Policies
Though this course may make use of a supplemental website to post syllabi and for email communication, this is
NOT an online or hybrid class so attendance at every class meeting is an expected requirement of this course.
Attendance and participation is based on being in class on time with textbook in hand.
Participation is also based on homework, quizzes and participation in class work and discussions and any assigned
cultural sites or field trips.
Three late arrivals to class or three early departures or equal combinations of both may be totaled to equal one
absence.
Testing Policies
All three or four major unit tests must be taken as assigned by instructor. There is no waiver of the lowest test
grade. If you are absent for an exam you must immediately ask your instructor how he or she wishes you to make
up that exam and you must follow through on those directions in a timely manner.
Homework / Daily Class Work / Quiz Policies
Homework and online class-work may not be accepted if it is not submitted on time and no quizzes or daily online
or in-class-work may be made up that is missed by either excused or unexcused absences. Instructors may make
exceptions to this policy only at their own discretion.
VII. College Policies
This class is governed by the policies and procedures stated in the current Chattanooga State Student Handbook.
Additional or more specific guidelines may apply.
ADA Statement
Students who have educational, psychological, and/or physical disabilities may be eligible for accommodations that
provide equal access to educational programs and activities at Chattanooga State. These students should notify the
instructor immediately, and should contact Disabilities Support Services within the first two weeks of the semester
in order to discuss individual needs. The student must provide documentation of the disability so that reasonable
accommodations can be requested in a timely manner. All students are expected to fulfill essential course
requirements in order to receive a passing grade in a class, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Disruptive Students
The term “classroom disruption” means – student behavior that a reasonable person would view as substantially or
repeatedly interfering with the activities of a class. A student who persists in disrupting a class will be directed by
the faculty member to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period. The student will be told the
reason(s) for such action and given an opportunity to discuss the matter with the faculty member as soon as
practical. The faculty member will promptly consult with the division dean and the college judicial officer. If a
disruption is serious, and other reasonable measures have failed, the class may be adjourned, and the campus police
summoned. Unauthorized use of any electronic device constitutes a disturbance. Also, if a student is concerned
about the conduct of another student, he or she should please see the teacher, department head, or division dean.
Affirmative Action
Students who feel that he or she has not received equal access to educational programming should contact the
college affirmative action officer.
Academic Integrity/Academic Honesty
In their academic activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. Academic
dishonesty is prohibited. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, an attempt by one or more students to use
unauthorized information in the taking of an exam, to submit as one's own work, themes, reports, drawings,
laboratory notes, computer programs, or other products prepared by another person, or to knowingly assist another
student in obtaining or using unauthorized materials. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty
are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or
assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary
sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct,
the instructor has the authority to assign an "F" or zero for an activity or to assign an "F" for the course.