Course Syllabus: Art Appreciation
HCCS Academic Discipline: Art
Course Title: Art Appreciation
Course Rubric and Number: Arts 1301
Semester
CRN 77797
Campus and room location, days and times:
Northeast College Pinemont , 9:30am-11 am MW
Course Semester Credit Hours: 3 credits
Course contact hours per semester: 48
Course length: January 17, May 13, 2012
Type of Instruction: 3 lecture
Course Text: A World of Art by Henry M. Sayre 6th edition, MyArtsLab
12”x18” sketchbook
Instructor:
Donna Kleszcz
Phone: 713-718-8400
e-mail: donna.kleszcz@hccs.edu
Office hours: 11-11:30am
Course Description:
1. 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)
2. 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)
Course Prerequisites: Must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST 0342
as a co-requisite) and be placed into college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
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Course Goal: This course presents a survey of the visual arts, including artistic media
and techniques, and art history. Student in Art Appreciation will also explore visual
principles and elements through handson activities.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain the purposes and processes of the visual arts in their historical context.
(Level2)
2. Apply the formal elements and principles of design to works from the text. (Level 3)
3. Compare and contrast selected artworks using the terminology and iconography of
art. (Level 4)
4. Evaluate selected artworks using terminology and iconography of art. (Level 6)
Art Appreciation Student Learning Objectives – related to each Learning Outcome
I. Learning Outcome One: Explain the purposes and processes of the visual
arts in their historical context.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Categorize the artistic media.
Distinguish the purpose for which selected works were created.
Observe roles of art.
Observe roles of artists.
Understand the themes of art.
Identify selected artworks as being representational, abstract or nonobjective.
II. Learning Outcome Two: Apply the formal elements and principles of
design to works from the text.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
2.1
Determine which formal elements are used in selected artworks.
2.2
Determine which principles of design are used in selected artworks.
2.3
Conduct formal analyses of selected artworks.
2.4
Manipulate the formal elements and principles of design in the hands-on studio
assignments, of which compromise approximately 25% of the final grade in the
course.
2.5
Construct basis studio art assignments specifically designed for non-art majors.
III. Learning Outcome Three: Compare and contrast selected artworks
using the terminology and iconography of art.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
3.1 Differentiate the artistic media.
3.2 Distinguish the purpose for which selected works were created.
3.3 Observe roles of art.
3.4 Observe roles of artists.
3.5 Categorize the themes of art.
3.6 Inventory selected artworks as being representational, abstract or nonobjective.
IV. Learning Outcome Four: Evaluate selected artworks using the
terminology and iconography of art.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
4.1 Summarize the period styles of selected artworks.
4.2 Interpret content in selected artworks.
4.3 Hypothesize the iconographical intent of the artist and/or producing culture of
selected artworks.
4.4 Evaluate the formal elements and principles of design.
4.5 Judge the artistic merits of selected artworks.
Core Curriculum Statement:
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.
Class
Lectures/Topics/Assignments
January 19, 2012
Orientation, grading policies, syllabus; Introduction,
A World of Art by Henry Sayres 6th ed.
23
Chapter 1 A World of Art, MyArtsLab online chapter test
25
Chapter 2 Developing Visual Literacy
30
Chapter 3 Seeing the Value in Art
February 1
6
March
TEST I Ch. 1-3
Chapter 4 Line
13
Chapter 5, Space
15
Chapter 6, Color & Light
20
President’s Holiday
22
Color
21
Ch. 10 Printmaking
27
TEST II Ch. 4-6
26
Ch. 11 Painting MyArts
29
Ch. 7 Formal Elements
28
Projects
5
7
Chapter 8 Design Principles
Chapter 9 Drawing
12
14
SPRING BREAK
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March 19 TEST III Ch. 7-9
April
Enjoy the Arts, they are for you!
2 Ch. 12 Photography
4 TEST IV Ch. 10-12
9
11
Ch. 13 Sculpture
Ch. 14 Crafts /Fine Art
16
Ch. 15 Architecture
18 Projects
23 Ch. 16 Design Professions
25
Sketchbooks
Ch. 17 Essay/Projects
30-May 2 Citizen Kane
7 Final Test 9am. Art Essay
Please Note: It is possible that these dates might change slightly due to various
circumstances. You will be notified of changes and requirements.
Grading policy: Evaluation will be based on the results of four Tests, as well as,
participation in studio activities and class discussion. These tests will combine essay,
multiple choice, true/false, matching, definition, identification and are drawn from material
presented through class discussion of slides, textbook content, handouts, video. In addition, a
sketchbook of studio assignments and an essay, analyzing, in depth a work of art you have
experienced of not less than 800-900 words (three pages) is to be submitted on the day of the
final examination.
Grade Scale:
Tests 60% - Essay 15% - Participation 25%
Examination Policy: Tests will begin at 9am
Make-Up Policy: There will be no make-up of tests. However, opportunities for extra credit
will be given throughout the semester. Oral presentations earn additional credit.
Absence Policy: (HCCS policy: if a student is absent more than 12.5% of total class time, the
instructor may drop the student) Class attendance is considered important since the weight of
course matter depends on the recognition and interpretation of works of art. Partial attendance
(arriving very late or leaving early without excuse) receives partial credit. In some cases, of
course, there may be a good reason for you not to attend, and in those cases I expect you to
contact me in the same manner that you would call in sick to work .
Cell phones and beepers: Cell phones must be turned off during class If there is an emergency
situation where a cell phone need be left on, you must notify me before class begins. I reserve
the right to answer any phone or confiscate any phone that rings during class.
Laptops: Laptops may be used during class strictly for class activities, otherwise they must be
turned off during class. If you use your laptop for any non-class activity including (but not
limited to checking e-mail, instant messaging, internet browsing, gameplaying, etc.. I will require
you close it. I reserve the right to confiscate a laptop for the duration of the class if I find it is a
distraction to you or your classmates.