COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2007 without due dates – go to WebCT for due dates
COURSE NUMBER:
ARTS 1301
SECTION: PRC
COURSE TITLE:
Art Appreciation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITE: None
CO-REQUISITE: None
LAB HOURS: 0
COURSE DELIVERY METHOD: Lecture
INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION:
Rebecca Boatman
Office: L226 – PRC Phone: (972) 377-1643
E-mail is the fastest, surest way to communicate with me. E-mail me using the WebCT
Communications Tool. See the Class Information portion of this syllabus for information
on the WebCT supplement to this class. My schedule is posted below. I am also
available by appointment. In case of emergencies you may leave a message on my voice
mail or in the Fine Arts Division Office SCC-A177. If unable to access the WebCT
system, use rboatman@ccccd.edu If you elect to use my campus e-mail, include your
name in front of your e-mail address and SECTION or CLASS TIME as “re.”
TIME
8:309:45
Monday
10:0011:15
11:0012:15
12:001:00
1:003:50
7:009:45pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
ARTS1301-P02
L248 – PRC
L248 – PRC
ARTS1301-P03
L248 – PRC
Office
ARTS1301-P01
ARTS1301-P04
ARTS1301-P01
L248 – PRC
L248 – PRC
(11:30-12:45)
L248 – PRC
Office
ARTS 1312-P01
L131 – PRC
Thursday
ARTS1301-P02
ARTS1301-P70
L248 – PRC
L248 – PRC
ARTS1301-P04
L248 – PRC
(11:30-12:45)
Office
Office
ARTS1301-P03
ARTS 1312-P01
L131 – PRC
CLASS INFORMATION:
Class meeting location:
PRC Room L248
Cell phones, pagers, and laptop computers are a distraction to others.
They must be turned off and put away during class.
WebCT Supplement for Art Appreciation: Your WebCT supplement to this class can
be found at http://webct.ccccd.edu. Featured on this site are all class documents
(syllabus, assignments, handouts, etc), a class calendar, interactive games, image
databases for review, and a class bulletin board for announcements. There is also a chat
room for conducting online study groups, an e-mail system, and a help area that features
all types of useful study tools and web links. This is not a substitute for class attendance,
but it will really help you prepare for exams and assignments!
TEXTBOOK:
The textbook for this class is Understanding Art 8th Edition by Lois Fichner-Rathus.
SUPPLIES:
None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the visual arts, emphasizing the understanding and appreciation of art.
Reviews two- and three-dimensional art forms, methods, and media; examines the visual
elements and principles of design; and briefly surveys art styles from the prehistoric to
the 21st century.
MEASURABLE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate knowledge of an art related
vocabulary and the historical and intercultural context of artistic styles; gain an
appreciation for the aesthetics of the visual arts including the visual elements and
principles of design in two- and three-dimensional media. Students will be able to
develop an informed personal reaction to the arts based upon critical analysis of various
art forms and an appreciation of the artistic processes to complete such art forms.
Students will also develop an awareness of community.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Reading the textbook as assigned
Completion of four unit tests
Completion of assigned projects (to be assigned with Units)
Course participation in Discussion/Exercises
Completion of the Museum Assignment (Course Final Exam)
COURSE DELIVERY METHOD:
The professor may use lectures, slides, video, CD-rom, PowerPoint presentations,
internet exercises, and classroom discussions.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Student’s performance will be measured by tests which require the visual identification of
artworks, artist, time periods, vocabulary, the identification of visual elements and
principles of design, art techniques and forms, and historical styles; a written report
analyzing works of art seen; participation in discussion of style characteristics and
community art offerings; a museum visit and paper.
GRADING POLICY
Grades will be determined by the average of points as described below, the total
possible points being 750.
A=675-750
B=600-674
C=525-599
D=450-524
F=below 450
4 Unit tests @ 100 pts
Class Exercises/Participation
Artist Assignment
Critique
Museum Visit/Final Exam
TOTAL
= 400
= 100
= 100
= 50
= 100
= 750
COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
The last day to withdraw with a “W” is November 16, 2007.
You may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including W. If you drop the
course before the census date – September 10, 2007 – you will not be penalized in regard to
the repeat policy. If you withdraw from the course after the census date, a grade of W will
be posted to your transcript and count as one attempt toward the repeat policy.
Withdrawal procedure: If you are having trouble with this class or believe that you
must drop, please contact me. If you are unable to complete this course, it is your
responsibility to initiate the drop procedures. You must go to the Registrar’s Office
and complete the appropriate paperwork. If you stop participating and do not
formally withdraw, you will receive a final grade of total accumulated points, which
usually results in a grade of F.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance of this class is expected and essential to pass this class. You will see images
not available to you in the text. You are responsible for reading the text as assigned on each unit
study guide and to discuss the concepts in the class period. Grading includes class participation
and attendance. The Class Exercises may NOT be made up and are not scheduled. Tardiness or
leaving early will be considered an absence.
If an absence is necessary, it is the student's responsibility to consult with another class member
to obtain missed notes. Be prepared. Find a classmate to be your support network.
The last day to withdraw with a “W” is November 16, 2007.
Religious Holy Days: See section in current student handbook.
ADA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and
appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities. This college
will adhere to all applicable Federal, State laws, regulations and guidelines with respect
to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational
opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS Office (72-3771785 (V/TDD-881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she desires to arrange for
accommodations.
ACADEMIC ETHICS:
The college may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to statements, acts, or
omissions related to application for enrollment, the ward of a degree, and/or the
submission of one’s own work of material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty
may involve one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and
falsifying academic records.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner
during an examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying
computer files, copying internet material, using someone else’s work for assignments as
if it were one’s own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the
requirements of a course.
Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic
dishonesty, including but not limited to , providing a paper or project to another student;
providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate
during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a
classmate to copy answers.
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’ s own without
giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct
quotation.
NOTE: A copy of the generic syllabus is available in the division office and on the college web
site at: http://iws.ccccd.edu/syllabus.
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR
TESTS: Tests will be given in class and include images. Test points are an accumulation of 4
tests that will include visual identification, vocabulary, and critique in multiple choice and short
essay form. Make-up tests for Units I, II, III must be discussed prior to the test with Professor
Boatman and must be taken within 2 weeks after scheduled test date.. There will be NO make-up
test for Unit IV.
Unit I – Introduction: chapters 1, 2, 3, 4; visual elements – principles of design – focus on
selected artists.
Unit II – Chapters 12, 13, 14; Historical styles-Prehistoric through Middle Ages. Media chapters
as indicated on study guide.
Unit III – Chapter 15, 16, 18 ( Neoclassicism and Romanticism only in Chapter 18): Historical
styles: Proto-Renaissance through Romantic. Media chapters as indicated on study guide.
Unit IV – Chapter 18, 19, 20: Historical styles – Realism through late 21st century. Media
chapters as indicated on study guide.
COURSE INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS:
Assignments and due dates are available on the WebCT supplement.
In Class Exercises: (100 points) TBA. This may include pop quizzes and Visual Exercises.
Make-up is unavailable.
Critique: (50 points) You will visit Hall Office Park in Frisco and critique 3D artworks. A
form for your critique will be provided. Projects turned in after due date will be penalized 20
pts. per day for each calendar day past due.
Artist Presentation: (100 points) Choose from a list of artists. Research influences and style in
either a research paper in MLA format or a 3-D project complete with visuals and works cited.
Assignments turned in after due date will be penalized 30 pts per class day late. Due dates vary:
Museum Assignment: (100 points) Class will meet at an art museum one time during the
semester. An assignment sheet reviewing the art by historical styles and critiquing several pieces
will be completed during the visit. You will also complete one paper or four papers* (*if visit
museum independently) which will require additional research. This is your final exam.
Museum assignments turned in after due date will be penalized 30 pts per class day late.
*Students must meet the professor at the museum to obtain the assignment. A sign-up
schedule will be provided. There will be several options – on a first come, first served basis.
STUDY GUIDES: Study guides for each unit will include vocabulary and important works,
styles, artists, and primary media and methods for a given time period. Use them to study for
unit tests. You will be required to recognize the images listed on your study guides.
TESTS: Tests will be given over the text material and include images. Test points are an
accumulation of 4 tests that will include visual identification, vocabulary, and critique in
multiple choice and short essay form. Bring a scantron 886E, #2 pencil, and blank notebook
paper. Make-up tests for Units I, II, III must be discussed prior to the test with Professor
Boatman and must be taken within 2 weeks after scheduled test date.. There will be NO make-up
test for Unit IV.
STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS: Attend all classes to see slides and videos. Use the
publisher’s online learning center, the CD-Rom furnished with the book, and WebCT. Form a
study group to review study guides and CD-Rom.
SYLLABUS REVISION: This syllabus is intended as an outline of the course to assist you in
successfully completing the course requirements. It is possible that some changes in the syllabus
will be made during the semester. Any changes will be announced in class.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have any questions about this syllabus, class assignments, text
readings or the grading procedures, please ask! If you have any problems with the first test ask
me about additional study recommendations. If you find it necessary to drop this course,
please talk to me before you drop.