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Course Syllabus
Art 100 Introduction to Visual Art (3 credits)
Textbook: Getlein, Mark. Gilbert’s Living With Art. 9th ed. New York: McGraw, 2010, ISBN: 0073379204.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Designed to introduce high school students to the attitudes and philosophies that relate to creative
production in the visual arts and to help develop a positive attitude to the arts through the study
of theory, styles of art history, structure and periods of art, combined with an active art gallery
program and a variety of studio projects. Art projects will be judged on creative intent and
fulfillment of stated requirements, not on “artistic” ability.
The College Now version of this art course helps students with creative thinking skills,
expressive abilities and self management needed in the college setting.
Goals Of The Course:
Students will:
1. learn to use the library and web databases in the arts for research.
2. learn basic art vocabulary and communication skills through art analysis, writing, art
making, project presentation, and art critique.
3. visit an art museum or gallery to understand associated resources, proper behaviors, and
research potentials.
4. study and discuss art origins and processes as a way to understand what art is and why it
exists.
5. explore art in virtual and physical surroundings relevant to one’s own aesthetic interests.
6. have the opportunity to create by working in at least three art media.
Suggested Grading Scheme
Grades are determined by the quality of work and being on time with assignments. Your ability
to be productive within the range and depth of assigned topics will factor highly. Study practices,
project development, writings, and participation will be given a designated number of points. Art
projects will be judged on creative intent and fulfillment of stated requirements, not on “artistic”
ability.
Point System And Letter Grades
Testing:
100 pts.
The test format may consist of art work identification,
matching, multiple choice, diagrams, and short essays
based on the text readings, presentations and other
activities.
Mid-term Project:
100 pts.
Museum exploration and a written paper.
Participation:
100 pts.
Includes discussions, presentations, internet interaction and
critiques.
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5 Creative Projects: 100 pts.
Final Project:
100 pts.
Exercises in selected media; photography, drawing,
painting, 3/d, and design include some art history and
several artist statements.
Thematic project focusing on an art area, movement or
artist of choice.
Your final grade will be based on a percentage of points gained. The total possible number of
points is 500. 100-93% = A, 92-90=A-, 89-87=B+, 86-84=B, 83-80=B-, etc.
Art 100 Course Outline (Make your schedule with readings, topics, projects to be
covered and due dates and include it here). (See the example provided below).
COURSE SCHEDULE EXAMPLE
Art 100 2012
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Read Chapter 1 Living With Art
Orientation; Course Management, McGraw Hill Connect Resources
Project 1: Forming A Concept of Art (Art composition exercises and
discussion)
Quiz Chapter 1
Read Chapters 2 and 3
Project 2: Exploring a Museum for Themes and Uses. (Survey and
Report)
Quiz Chapters 2 & 3
Read Chapter 4
Project 3: Creating Visual Communication and Perception.
(Photographic
Essay)
Quiz Chapter 4
Read Chapters 5 and 6
Project 4: Recognizing the Meaning and Applications of Drawing
(Historical Survey with Drawing Experiments)
Quiz Chapters 5 & 6
Read Chapter 7
Project 5: Using Form, Content and Themes in Art (Art Work Analysis)
Quiz Chapter 7
Read Chapter 11
Project 6: Proposing A Work Of Art For A Sculpture Invitational
(Sculpture Creation)
Quiz Chapter 11
Read Chapters 8 and 10
Project 7: Studying The Evolution Of Printmaking and Arts In The
Workplace. (Historical Survey and Working with Graphic Design)
Quiz Chapters 8 &10
Read Chapters 12 and 13
Final Work: Defining Your Art For Daily Life. (Self Directed Project)
Quiz Chapters 12 & 13
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Art 100 Course Acknowledgement
This must be turned in before the end of the first week of class.
My student and I have read the course syllabus and outline.
Parent signature
I will be taking the course as a 3 credit college course through Southwest Minnesota
State University. To obtain college credit, I must pass this course with a “C” average or
higher.
Yes
Student signature
No
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---Note to Art 100 high school teachers--- Because each high school is unique in its
organization, course content may be adjusted to fit available resources but must fulfill the course
description and objectives as outlined in the syllabus. Teachers have the responsibility to create
course content guided by the recommended text and publisher supplements. With resources
provided (LWA Learning Center and Connect) each teacher has a selection of topics for
discussion, testing models, assignment suggestions, visual material in the form of slides and
videos. Teachers are encouraged to expand on these with other resources on hand. Following
this guideline ensures an outcome parity with the Art 100 course that is taught on campus.
The Getlein textbook is to be used as the primary guide for teachers and students. In situations
where it is cost prohibitive to use the recommended textbook, options are available and should be
discussed with the College Now supervisor. A written plan for the course with topics, reading
assignments, project descriptions and schedule should be ready and submitted to the CN
supervisor as least a month before teaching begins. The McGraw Hill Online Learning Center
for Living With Art is the base to be used by both the teacher and students to navigate the text
and web. https://paris.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073379204/information_center_view0/. A user
name and password is required.
High school teachers will be responsible for creating operational policies that define student
conduct and expectations for daily participation in the class. These policies should be combined
with the syllabus so all information is presented in one document.
Students must receive the syllabus and course content outline on the first day of class. Students
and parents need to verify in writing that they have read the syllabus and course content and
understand the sequence of topics and projects, midterm and final critique expectations,
timetable, evaluation and policy standards, supplies, equipment, and supplemental information.
Course geography and college readiness is important in your planning. Encourage students to
operate in a variety of learning environments: community, home, the web, virtual and local
libraries, galleries, museums and art studios to explore different art concepts and theories that are
fundamental to creative work.