ANGELINA COLLEGE
Division of Fine Arts
Syllabus for
ART 1301
Art Appreciation
I. Course Description: Art Appreciation. Three hours credit. Films, lectures, slides, and discussion
on theoretical, cultural and historical aspects of the visual arts. Attempt to develop visual and
aesthetic awareness, thus relating art to the student as an individual. Eight lecture hours each week.
This course is for non-Art Majors and fulfills the requirement for the Fine Arts elective in the
Core Curriculum.
A freshman level course.
Instructor: Linda Pinkston
Office: Angelina Center for the Arts 120
Teaching Schedule and Office Hours: MTWR 10:00 to 11:50, Office hours by appointment.
E-mail address: sfasustudent55@hotmail.com, lpinkston@angelina.edu
Phone: (Art Office) 936-633-5233
INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES
A. CORE COMPETENCIES—(Basic Intellectual Competencies)
1. READING: Reading at the College level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety
of printed materials—books, articles, and documents. A core curriculum should offer
students the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and
specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
2. WRITING: Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose
adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling and
punctuation are each important in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that
the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students
need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to
develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can
be acquired only through practice and reflection.
3. SPEAKING: Competency in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent
and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion and audience. Developing this
competency includes acquiring poise and control of the language through experience in
making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
4. LISTENING: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various
forms of the spoken communication.
5. 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 and identified task. Angelina College defines critical thinking as the
dynamic process of questioning preconceptions and biases through the gathering and
evaluation of data to reach new conclusions that consider realistic implications and
consequences.
6. COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use
computer-based technology in communicating, solving 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. The Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board. (“Report of Subcommittee on Core Curriculum”, March 1, 1989)
B. Course Objectives
1. In this course the Student will be introduced to the various Visual Arts, both in terms of media
and technique and in terms of art as history.
2. To pursue a study of the visual image requires us to view art as a socially generated idea. Art
carries with it the values of its historical situation and in turn makes visible our own values and
prejudices. To examine the art of a culture is to begin to understand its people. The goal is that
in our study of the Visual Arts we will grasp a fundamental notion of humanity through the
careful investigation of techniques of art making, and through the learning of the sequence of
Art History. From Paleolithic “scratchings” at Lascaux to the Frescos of the High Renaissance
to the Abstract Expressionist of the 20th Century we will explore the context and methods of the
various periods and styles of Art.
Assessment Measures of Student Learning Outcomes
A. Core Competencies and Course Objectives will be assessed using the following:
1. READING: Regular reading assignments from the text and from Internet sources will be
assigned. Student will be able to recall, memorize and summarize material in response to oral
(class discussion) and written (test) questions and, as well as, written critical analysis
assignments of artwork. (See attached outline)
2. WRITING: Student will analyze, compare and contrast, distinguish, examine, and question
artworks. Student will select, appraise, and evaluate artwork by using vocabulary appropriate
to the discipline. Student will employ proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word
choice in a clear and concise manner. This will be in a written critical analysis format and will
follow the attached outline.
3. SPEAKING: Student will discuss, explain, judge, value and evaluate text information, lecture
information in a clear and persuasive manner using vocabulary appropriate to the discipline in
the classroom setting. This will occur in the lecture and group critic activities. This activity is a
vital aspect of each unit of study.
4. LISTENING: Student will be able to recall, restate, and define reading and lecture information;
as well as adapt the information to project activities, and answer verbal and written (test)
questions (takes instruction). The student will ask questions appropriate to the material at hand.
5. CRITICAL THINKING: The student will demonstrate this competency in all areas of the
classroom experience. This competency is evaluated by the student’s success (70% or higher
on written tests. Ability to respond appropriately to in-class questions and success (70% or
higher) of meeting project objects.
6. COMPUTER LITERACY: This is hands-on activity (motor skills) studio class. Student will be
assessed in craftsmanship of techniques appropriate to art materials, project objectives and
presentation of art projects. Computer assignments will consist of reading and research
projects. All materials and information will be appropriately annotated.
B. Course objectives will be assessed by using the following:
1. Media and textbook for use under instructor’s direction.. This will facilitate hands-on application of
these concepts.
2. Each project will use a different medium per directions. Student will be assessed concerning
technique/craftsmanship of the media in each project.
3. Student will demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary through written tests, classroom discussion
and use of those concepts in projects.
IV. Instructional Procedures
A. Instruction methods will include: lectures, slide or power-point presentations, video presentations,
demonstrations of techniques by the instructor, in-class group discussions.
B. Reading assignments in the textbook covering current chapters in the lecture.
C. Student will be expected to develop concepts and techniques for expediting the improvement of
seeing, and of representing what is seen or imagined.
D. Student will be encouraged to seek creative ideas and solutions to meet project objectives
E. Specific dates for completion of each unit of study will be determined by class mastery of previous
section.
V. Course Requirements and Policies
A. Text: Preble’s Art Forms, 10th Edition, Patrick Frank
B. CRITICAL ANALYSIS FORM see attached.
C. COURSE POLICIES:
1. This course meets four days weekly. Punctual, regular attendance is mandatory. Leaving early
from class will constitute an absence. Your grade is dropped one letter grade after three
absences. Instructor may drop student for disruptive behavior, or after three consecutive
absences or four cumulative absences. IF A STUDENT ARRIVES LATE, IT IS HIS/HER
RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY INSTRUCTOR OF HIS/HER ARRIVAL; IF STUDENT DOES
NOT DO SO THE GRADE BOOK WILL REFLECT AN ABSENCE.
2. Assignments will be turned in on specified due dates. Late work will not be accepted except
for absences with legitimate reasons. If you are absent the day an assignment is due, you are
expected to bring it with you the day you return to class.
3. If a student determines not to continue the course, the normal procedures for dropping a course
must be instituted and followed by the student.
4. There will be at least four (4) tests given. Dates for these tests will be announced in class when
appropriate chapters have been covered. Tests will be scheduled at least one week prior, but
missing class without contacting instructor or another classmate does not constitute excuse for
not taking exam. (No make-up test will be given without an excused absence.) There will
be a final exam that will count 20% of final class grade.
5. Pop quizzes and internet assignments will be given as deemed necessary by instructor.
6. Preparedness is important for the classroom experience to be effective. Student will keep
necessary materials stocked. All specified materials are required for class periods devoted to
art projects. Textbooks are required every class period.
7. Student may earn extra credit by completing an additional out-of-class project approved by
instructor. (Critical analysis of appropriate art exhibits)
8. Hands-on art exercise will be a required part of course. The average of the in-class exercises
and Critical analyses will count 20% of the final class grade.
9. Incomplete will be granted only in emergency situations and will require the approval of the Dean
of Instruction and Admissions.
10. Students with academically related problems stemming from individual disabilities may request
help from their instructors, department/division director, and the Special Students Support
Office.
11. All personal music systems, cell phones and other personal electronics will be turned off during
class time. The instructor will collect any items not turned off and return to student at end of
class. Students will be expected to behave in a manner that is respectful of the entire class.
The instructor retains the right to expel student from class for non-compliance with these
requirements.
12. Student will be required to visit the Angelina Art Gallery exhibits. A critical analysis paper will be
assigned from an outside source this semester. (See attached outline).
VI. Course Content
Chapters listed below will form the basis for this course:
Part 1 - The Language of Visual Experience: Chapters 1,2, 3 and 13 (Evaluating Art)
Part 2 - The Media of Art: Chapters 4 through 12
Part 3 - Art as Cultural Heritage: Chapters 14, 15, and 16
Part 4 - The Modern World: Chapters 20 through 24
Part 5 - The Post modern World: Chapter 25
Final Exams are August 21..
VII. Grading
20% -Average of in-class and homework grades
60% - Average of major tests
20% - Final exam
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 90
C = 70 - 80
D = 60 - 70
F = 1 - 59
VII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION
The Instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by
informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.
Outline for Critical Analysis of a Work of Art
A. A cover sheet, which includes your name, class, date and title of essay. Without this cover sheet the
essay will receive an “F” grade.
B. Necessary paragraphs:
1. Description:
Includes name of gallery or museum
Includes artist’s name
Includes name of exhibition
Includes medium (and style if pertinent)
2. Formal Analysis:
Includes all elements artist employs
Includes all principles of organization
Includes how the artist uses the previous two concepts to reveal the subject
matter
Includes a discussion of how the artist’s choices of the visual language
is accomplished
3. Interpretation:
Student will discuss the subject matter or content. Is there meaning or an idea
that the artist strives toward in his/her choices of elements, principles, or media?
4. Judgment: Student will draw a conclusion as to how effectively the artist uses the
language of art to create a visual image that is persuasive and creates a
sense of unity of form with the subject and/or content with medium
chosen.
Writing Skills
1. Student will employ writing skills that exhibit proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and word usage in a manner that is clear, concise and pertinent. Student will use
discipline-appropriate vocabulary. Five writing errors will result in a “C” grade.
Excessive writing errors or a paper that doesn’t make sense will result in an “F” grade.
2. Student should consider having his/her paper proofread by someone considered to have
good writing skills.
3. Not following the outline of the above listed four paragraphs will result in an “F” grade.