Syllabus Spring 2011
Arts 1301- 63252 Art Appreciation TTH 11:00 am
Instructor: Anne Engerrand
Office Hours: Before and after class and by appointment
E-mail: anne.engerrand@hccs.edu
Telephone: Contact me by email
Learning Web: http://learning.cc.hccs.edu/members/anne.engerrand
Must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST 0342) and must be placed into college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349)
Henry M. Sayre, A World of Art, 6 th
ed. Boston: Prentice Hall, 2010.
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ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation. Exploration of purposes and processes in the visual arts including evaluation of selected works. As defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual (AGCM) produced by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB)
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ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation: This introduction to the visual arts is designed for the general student.
This course explores what is art, who makes it, and why it is made. Core Curriculum Course.
(As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)
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This course presents a survey of the visual arts, including artistic media and techniques, and art history.
Students in Art Appreciation will also explore visual principles and elements through hands-on activities.
This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess these competencies.
This course fulfills the core competencies:
Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials: books, articles, and documents.
Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing process, including how to determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.

Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret various
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Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
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Each student must visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, or the Menil Collection and provide proof of the visit such as a museum sticker, ticket, or pamphlet;
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Attend class regularly;
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Be punctual;
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Read the textbook chapters or supplemental reading prior to the lecture;
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Participate in class discussions;
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Complete four out of five in-class projects on time;
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Complete three out of class projects on time;
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Complete a written assignment of 1500 words, Artist Study;
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Each student must prepare for and take one exam and one final exam;
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Be able to identify works of art by medium and technique;
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Be able to identify works of art by artist, style, and time period;
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Be able to spell the name of the artist and the work of art;
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Be able to compare and contrast works of art using the four steps of art criticism: description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment;
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Be able to identify and interpret iconography associated with works of art;
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Be able to identify, discuss, and write about works of art in their historical, cultural, and political contexts;
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Be able to apply the vocabulary associated with the visual arts and architecture.
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Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their absence, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor for makeup assignments, handouts, or changes in the calendar.
Class attendance is checked daily. If you are late, it is your responsibility to check in with me at the end of class.
Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance; the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences.

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A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. For a three credit-hour lecture class meeting three hours per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after s ix hours of absences .
Please be aware of the deadline for administrative or student initiated withdrawals as stated below. After that date you the student will receive the grade that you earned.
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the class, but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by the official withdrawal date, it will result in you receiving a grade of “F” in the course
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Withdrawals: Be certain that you understand HCCS’ policies about dropping a course. It is your responsibility to officially withdraw from a class. If you decide to withdraw from a course , remember that: (1) No grade is given and your transcript reflects no record of the course if you withdraw before the
Official Date of Record; (2) a “W” (indicating withdrawal) appears on your transcript if you drop a course after the Official Date of Record and before the final deadline; (3) The final deadline to drop a course is approximately four weeks before fall or spring semester finals and one week before summer semester exams. Look on the semester calendar for the specific date. After this date the student will receive the grade he/she earned.
Students who are dependents, with visas, or those receiving financial aid are expected to understand the consequences of receiving a grade of “W”, “I”, or “F”. In some cases, such a grade could cause the loss of financial aid, or change in student visa status.
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(1) Read your textbook or supplemental reading before the relevant lecture
Students are required to participate in daily class discussions. These discussions comprise the majority of your class participation grade. For this reason you must come to class prepared to discuss the material. Failure to participate in class discussions/question/answer sessions will result in a reduction of your class participation grade.
(2) Cell phones and beepers: Cell phones/beepers/laptops: Absolutely NO cell phone use in class.
This includes text messaging.
It interferes with class discussion and participation. If you receive a call or answer a call during class (or leave class to answer or make a call), you will be dismissed from class, receive an unexcused absence, and receive a reduction in your class participation grade. No ear buds, earphones, or headphones are allowed in the classroom.
(3) Sleeping in class: If you intentionally sleep in class or put your head on the desk with the intention of resting or sleeping you will be dismissed from class, receive an unexcused absence, and receive a reduction in your class participation grade. If you accidently fall asleep I will

excuse the action on the first occurrence. Thereafter, you will be asked to leave the classroom, receive an unexcused absence, and receive a reduction in the class participation grade.
(4) Laptops are permitted for note taking purposes. Surfing the internet and messaging are not allowed during the class period, will result in unexcused dismissal from class, and will result in a reduction of your class participation grade. Use of cell phones and laptops is forbidden during exams. Recording devices are permitted only with official documentation from the Counseling
Office.
(5) Reductions in the class participation grade will also occur if you talk in class or work on other homework in class.
In summary, class participation is required and comprises 20% of your final grade.
To increase your class participation grade:
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Be able to answer questions in class or provide cogent commentary on the topic;
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Read the relevant textbook chapter or supplements to prepare for class;
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Be punctual;
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Regularly attend class;
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Turn in assignments/take exams on time;
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Do not use cell phones for calls or text messages in class;
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Do not talk with other students in the class unless it is part of the class discussion;
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Do not sleep in class;
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Do not use headphones/ear buds;
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Do not surf the internet; and
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Do not do your homework in class.
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(1) Five (5) in-class projects will be offered and four (4) must be completed by each student. If you miss an in-class project no make-up will be offered as the missed project will be considered the project that you wish to drop. Four projects will be averaged together for a grade that comprises 5% of your final grade.
(2) Three (3) homework projects must be completed by each student. Homework projects MUST be turned in on time unless the student has an excused absence. Each project is worth 5% of your final grade for a total of 15% of your final grade.
Each student must prepare a paper on three artists (painter or photographer, sculptor, architect) chosen from a list provided by the instructor. For each chosen painter/photographer, sculptor, and architect write a short biography (approximately 400 words per artist) using MLA format and works cited.

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In addition to the biographical information students must choose a work of art by each artist and include this in the biographical material. Include information about the painting/photo, sculpture, or architecture specifically addressing the following information: title of the work; date of creation; medium; location (museum, city, private collection?); style period; and most importantly, contextual information: what was the social, economic, and political climate in which this work of art was created? Connect the work of art to some aspect of the artist’s life.
Also include a black and white digital image of each work of art
Use resources such as Grove Art online (access through Oxford Art Online in the HCCS Library database) and books from the library. NO WIKIPEDIA and non-scholarly online sources. No plagiarism. See Syllabus for due date.
Email Artist Study to anne.engerrand@hccs.edu. Email subject line: last name and “Artist
Study”
Late papers will be penalized 10 points for each late class period and will not be accepted after
three (3) missed classes.
There are two (2) scheduled exams including the final. Works of art covered on the exam will come from the Sayre textbook. Each test comprises
Testing Format:
20% of your final grade for a total of 40%.
Each test will consist of image identification, short answer, and essay questions taken from the material covered in class and in the text. Students must provide answers in full sentences and paragraphs. Students must be able to spell the name of the artist and the work of art.
Make-up Exams: Make up tests are not administered with the exception of a very serious and documented excuse . A missed exam does NOT entitle you to make up an exam . Make up tests will be in essay format and must be taken within one week of your absence.
If your absence is unexcused or if you do not take the exam within the allotted week your make exam will be at least four pages typed in essay MLA format. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor regarding a missed exam.
Grading Policy
Class participation
In-Class projects (4 out of 5)
Homework Projects
Artist Study
Exam 1
Final Exam
20%
5%
15%
20%
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20%

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Final grade is subject to deductions for failure to participate, late papers, texting, and phone calls.
Grade Scale
90-100
80-89
70-79
A
B
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60-69 D
Below 60 F
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Incomplete: The grade of “I” (incomplete) is conditional and rarely given. A student receiving an “I” must arrange with the instructor to complete the course work within six months of the end of the incomplete term. After the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.” Upon completion of the coursework, the grade will be entered as I/grade on the student transcript. All “I”s must be changed to grades prior to graduation.
Failure to abide by the classroom guidelines regarding cell phone/laptop use will result in a significant reduction of your class participation grade. See Class Participation guidelines above.
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester.
The HCCS policy on scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion:
Cheating on a test includes :
(1) copying from another student’s test paper;
(2) using unauthorized materials during the test- this includes cheat sheets, crib notes, and class notes;
(3) collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
(4) using a cell phone during an exam; and/or
(5) writing notes on the desk prior to an exam
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit. This includes work taken from online sources without attribution.

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Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.
for academic dishonesty may include any of the following:
(1) a grade of 0 or F on the particular assignment/exam;
(2) failure in the course;
(3) expulsion from the class;
(4) and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of tutoring services offered by the English Department located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Center. Tutors will assist with writing assignments and are especially helpful for students when English is a second language. In addition, online tutoring is available 24/7 at www.askonline.net.
Submissions are returned within 24 hours or less.
Academic advisement concerning specific Fine Arts courses and degree plans for Art is available to Central
College students during the academic semesters. Please sign up in the Fine Arts office, FAC 101, to speak to a full time instructor in your area of interest.
Students who repeat a course for a third or more time may face significant tuition and/or fee increases at HCCS and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor or counselor about opportunities for tutoring and other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal, or if you are not receiving passing grades.
Sayre, 6 th edition textbook
Each student must visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, or the Menil Collection and provide proof of the visit such as a museum sticker, ticket, or pamphlet;
The Museum of Fine Arts is closed on Mondays and is open the remainder of the week. Admission is free for students as long as you have: (1) a current student ID and (2) your syllabus or worksheet/research paper assignment. MFAH must have both or you will be charged. However, admission is free on Thursdays (also open until 9:00 PM) and Monday holidays. The MFAH is comprised of two buildings at the intersection of Bissonnet and Main Street.
The Menil Collection is free and is open to the public on Wednesday – Sunday from 11:00 AM until
7:00 PM. The Menil Collection is located at 1515 Sul Ross Street.

Tentative Course Schedule
(Expect schedule revisions during the semester. Always check the Learning Web for changes)
Tuesday, January 18: Syllabus; class requirements
Thursday, January 20: Lecture, Chapter 1, A World of Art
Tuesday, January 25: Lecture, Chapter 2: Visual Literacy
Thursday, January 27: Iconography Project Due ; Lecture Chapter 3: Value in Art
Tuesday, February 1: In-Class Project 1: Valuation and Censorship
Thursday, February 3: Lecture, Chapter 4: Line
Tuesday, February 8: In-Class Project 2
Thursday, February 10: Lecture, Chapter 5, Space
Tuesday, February 22: In-Class Project 3
Thursday, February 24: Lecture, Chapter 6, Light and Color
Tuesday, March 1: In-Class Project 4
Thursday, March 3: Lecture, Chapter 7: The Other Formal Elements
Tuesday, March 8: Frottage Project Due ; Lecture, Chapter 8: The Principles of Design
Thursday, March 10: Exam 1, Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
March 14-18: Spring Break
Tuesday, March, 22: Lecture: Research in Art History/Artist Study
Thursday, March 24: Lecture, Chapter 9, Drawing
Tuesday, March 29: In-Class Project 5
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Thursday, March 31: Lecture, Chapter 10, Printmaking
Tuesday, April 5: Lecture, Chapter 10, Printmaking
Thursday, April 7: Lecture, Chapter 11, Painting
Tuesday, April 12: Lecture, Chapter 11, Painting
Thursday, April 14: Lecture, Chapter 12, Photography
Tuesday, April 19: Photography Project Due ; Lecture, Chapter 12, Photography
Thursday, April 21: Lecture, Chapter 13, Sculpture
Tuesday, April 26: Artist Study Due : email to anne.engerrand@hccs.edu; subject line: your last name and
Artist Study; Lecture, Chapter 13, Sculpture
Thursday, April 28: Lecture, Chapter 15, Architecture
Tuesday, May 3: Lecture, Chapter 15, Architecture
Thursday, May 5: TBA
Tuesday, May 10: Final Exam: Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15
11:00am
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