Syllabus ART 10 INSTRUCTOR SARAH G. VINCI • sarahvinci@charter.net SPRING 2011 • COURSE #31624 • MON 4-6:50 PM • ROOM LAC - K102 COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES This course explores the development of art forms from around the world by means of lectures and discussion using images and videos and surveys the history of art in all parts of the world from prehistory through the present. Our study will include the variety of forms and media used in painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and crafts. There will be some time devoted to hands-on exploration of media. Fundamentals of Art is both a survey of the forms of visual art and an introduction to art history. The emphasis is on understanding art in a social and cultural context. The course encompasses an exploration into the origins and meanings of contemporary art styles, introduces you to critical thinking about art and gives you the tools to interpret visual culture. You will develop the vocabulary to evaluate and understand modes of artistic expression, to describe individual works, to distinguish the techniques and media employed to make art, and to recognize and differentiate major western and non-western historical periods and styles of art. The objective is to encourage your interest in the arts past and present, so that you may continue to observe, enjoy, and understand art on your own after the conclusion of the course. REQUIRED TEXT – MUST PURCHASE IN FIRST WEEK! Sayre, Henry M. World of Art, 6th Edition; Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010 A basic website of art images is http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html To master the basic information about the works we discuss in class, I recommend that you form study groups and use flash cards. In addition to the basic website, we will find other sources to share in class. The helpful CD with your book includes demonstrations of a variety of art practices. Here is a supplement to the course that you can browse and which we will use together. http://www.learner.org/resources/series211.html?pop=yes&pid=2315 Art Through Time: A Global View. From Annenberg REQUIRED READING + HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Students are required to read and/or view all assigned material prior to each class in order to better understand and reflect upon the material covered. Readings will be assigned from the textbooks required, and/or handouts. Homework assignments may include film reviews, web research, and/or library visits. QUIZZES + EXAMINATIONS There will be 3 quizzes worth 10 points each, and a Final Exam worth 15 points. These may consist of slide identification questions, multiple choice, true and false, and/or short answer questions. SCANTRON SHEETS will be used; please purchase these the week before, the instructor will NOT provide them. MAKE-UP EXAMS There will be NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. No exceptions. If a student is unable to take an exam for any reason, he/she must contact the instructor 24 hours prior to the scheduled test date to be eligible to do an alternate exam in the form of an essay. These individuals will be expected to write an essay on a subject chosen by the instructor and the credit earned can be no more than 75% of the missed exam. Final exams cannot be made up. ATTENDANCE Students must attend all lectures. Lecture material will be heavily drawn upon for exams and will not be repeated. Films shown in class are not necessarily available in the library – so don’t miss them as homework is tied to them. Students are encouraged to ask questions and to share viewpoints. Syllabus Art 10 1 of 3 Date Class Schedule Assignments Week 1: Jan 10 Introduction, Arts Lab Fundamentals of Art/Chapter 1 Class Exercise: Portrait Read: Chapters 1, 2 & 3 Homework 1: Language of Art Week 2: Jan 17 NO CLASS – KING DAY Week 3: Jan 24 Homework 1 Due Lecture: Chapter 2 & 3 Class Exercise: Landscape Week 4: Jan 31 Lecture: Chapters 4, 5, 6 Week 5: Feb 7 Week 6: Feb 14 Homework 2 Due Lecture: 7 & 8 Quiz #1: Chapters 4-8, Formal Analysis Lecture: Chapter 9 Drawing Demonstration: Midterm Project Read: Chapters 4, 5, & 6 Read: Chapters 7, & 8 Homework 2: Finding a Value Scale Study for Quiz #1 Read: Chapter 9 Read: Chapters 10 & 11 Week 7: Feb 21 NO CLASS – Washington’s Day Week 8: Feb 28 Lecture: Chapter 10 & 11 Read: Chapters 12 & 13 Week 9: Mar 7 Lecture 12 & 13 Study for Quiz #2 Mid-term Project due Mar 14 Week 10: Mar 14 Quiz #2: Chapters 9-13 Midterm Project due, Class Critique Read: Chapters 14, 15 & 16 Week 11: Mar 21 Lecture: Chapter 14, 15 & 16 Study for Quiz #3 Read: Chapter 17 Week 12: Mar 28 Quiz #3: Chapters 14-16 Lecture: Chapters 17 Read: Chapter 18 Week 13: Apr 4 Lecture: Chapter 18 Film: Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Week 14: Apr 11 Week 15: Apr 18 Homework 3 due Lecture: Chapter 19 Museum Papers Due Lecture: Chapters 20 Discussion: Final Project Read: Chapter 21 Week 16: Apr 25 SPRING BREAK Week 17: May 2 Lecture: Chapter 21 Film: Man Ray Discussion: Final Project Week 18: May 9 Homework 4 Due Review for Final Exam Film: Betye Saar One on One Student Instructor meeting Week 19: May 16 Final Project Due - Class Critique Week 20: May 23 Final Exam: Chapters 19-21 4 Homework Assignments: 5 points each = 3 Quizzes: 10 points each = Final Exam Museum Paper Midterm Project: Drawing Final Project: Combines Total: Syllabus Art 10 Homework 3: Medici worksheet, due Apr 11 Read: Chapter 19 Museum Paper Due April 18 Read: Chapter 20 Homework 4: Man Ray worksheet, due May 9 Bring ideas and items for instructor meeting Study for Final Exam 20 points 30 points 15 points 10 points 10 points 15 points 100 points 2 of 3 ONLINE FILES can be found at: http://de.lbcc.edu/e-courses/webenhanced/ – Art & Photography, click on Art 10, under my name Sarah Vinci MUSEUM PAPER The paper is based on a visit to a museum exhibition, a list will be provided by the instructor of approved museums. Your goal is to analyze the work in person, and using the formal analysis vocabulary we have been learning in class, write about the work. Include: What is the subject matter, or the narrative of the work? If the museum provides the answer, do you agree with their analysis, and why or why not. Does the title give you clues, how so. Medium: What media did the artist use to make the work? How does the artist use line, color and perspective? If you looking at photography, how did the artist frame the shot to showcase the line and/or perspective? Questions: what questions are unresolved by your visual analysis, and the museums printed material? Now go research the artist and the period to see if you can find the answer; use the library and the web. Must have 3 sources and at least one must be a book other than your textbook. Papers are due on April 18th. In fairness to other students, no papers will be accepted after this date, no exceptions. They may however be turned in anytime prior to the due date. All papers must follow the following guidelines: 3-4 pages in length typed and double-spaced; use plain type no larger than 12 points (no longer than 500 words); include a postcard, picture or a drawing of the work you are discussing. A ticket stub must be attached to the paper as proof of museum visit Must use the library and actual books for research! Footnotes should be at the bottom of each page Must include a bibliography of all reference materials at the end, use more than one (Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference site, however it is a good starting point.) Credit must be given to the proper authority, plagiarism will not be tolerated. Paper must include a cover page with your NAME, and title of the paper Report covers are not necessary, however in lieu of a report cover, please staple securely in the upper left hand corner. FINAL NOTES Turn off pagers and cell phones during class time. Please do not eat in class. Please do not bring young children to class. Please speak with the instructor if you have special needs or problems of any kind. Cheating or disruptive behavior in class may result in automatic dismissal. The syllabus is a guide; the instructor reserves the right to make changes to reading assignments, or exams if necessary. Students are expected to attend the first day of class, instructor reserves the right to drop any student who does not attend class. Syllabus Art 10 3 of 3