Art Department/Humanities Syllabus Art Appreciation 101 on the web |
Attention: This course consists of concepts and content appropriate for college level study, including an overview of various forms and subjects of art throughout human history.
*The
syllabus is subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances and at the
discretion of the instructor
Office Location: Art Wing/Humanities Bldg. E-mail:
sstultz@allegany.edu Office Hours: By
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“This course is designed for the student interested in understanding the visual arts and their relationship to society. Special emphasis will be on basic trends in art, with consideration given to painting, sculpture, architecture, crafts, and the decorative arts. Techniques used in the visual arts are explored to train the student to appreciate and to evaluate the art forms.”
Technical requirements
for the course:
If you have never taken an online course before, this course will be different for you. Our primary means of communication will be through the Internet, therefore, you should be comfortable with using the Internet and email. You must have reliable Internet access (you must provide your own ISP), an email account, and a browser (Netscape 3.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher).
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If
using a modem, 28.8 bps or higher
is strongly recommended.
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You must have basic computer and Internet
literacy skills. This includes the ability to work comfortably in a
browser, send and receive email with attachments, use a search engine, and
create and modify documents in MS Word. You will also need a
Blackboard login account, which will be provided to you by ACM.
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You must have the ability to photograph or
scan your artwork so that you can send digital copies of it to the
instructor. Therefore, you must either
have access to a digital camera or a scanner.
If you don’t have access to either of these, Staples or other similar
office supply stores usually can provide those services to you for a fee.
Images sent must be no larger than 72bpi.
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You must have Windows Media Player installed
on your computer. Most computer
systems come with Windows Media Player already installed. If your system does not have it installed,
please go to http://www.allegany.edu/dl/updates.shtml
to download and install it.
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You also must have working speakers.
· You must have MS Word, or word processing software that allows you to create MS Word compatible documents.
You may also want to:
· Take the online quiz to see if distance learning is for you.
· Take the online quiz to see if you have the technical skills to succeed at distance learning.
Please note: Technical difficulties do occur during
a semester. However, technical difficulties do not excuse late or incomplete
assignments
Text: Living with Art by Mark Getlein: 7th Edition, McGraw/Hill
ISBN: 0-07285-9342.
Your primary resource is the textbook Living with Art: There is software that accompanies this text. Please use it for auxiliary learning. If you don't want to come to campus to pick up the book, you can either order it from the Allegany College of Maryland bookstore and ask them to mail it to you (301-784-5348, there is an additional fee for shipping) or order it online from www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.efollet.com, or www.half.com. If ordering online, use the ISBN number indicated above to be sure you order the correct textbook. If you choose this route, please be sure when you order that the textbook is in stock in order to avoid delays. You may start reading the text as soon as you get it, as it has a lot of content.
SMART START - If you are ordering the text from an online source, be
sure to order it well in
advance of the start of classes. Falling behind at the beginning of
class makes the course much harder.
Course Objectives:
The Student will develop:
- An ability of expression in the four communication skills: listening, speaking, writing and reading.
- A proficiency in critical analysis.
- A facility for reading, listening, observing, viewing, i.e., visual and aural experiences and literacy).
- The experience of creativity (including new and original interpretations).
- An appreciation of expression (written, visual art, or performing art.
- The examination and development of values.
- Creative problem solving (i.e. through the
process of creative thinking and process).
The Student will:
· Demonstrate knowledge of artists, art movements and styles as well as media used by the artist- {prehistoric to contemporary}.
· Develop an understanding of the visual elements of art through written critiques.
· Complete a variety of studio projects to develop a better understanding of the creative process and the media artists use.
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Explore a variety of galleries via the internet.
· Develop critical thinking skills through visual analysis and making judgments about art (critiques), and problem-solving skills, (art production).
Course Content:
The content of this course is considerable. Art has been found wherever traces of
civilization have been discovered. In an art historical context, the text covers the
time period from prehistoric to contemporary. In order to simplify this process
to gain an understanding of the time periods and the artworks produced, an
Art Journal will be kept with notes, questions and answers.
Also covered is the remarkable ability of the creative spirit. Creative problem
solving is the heart of the creative process and aides in all learning endeavors. In
this course the student will explore the creative process and produce artworks as
well as learn about various media and techniques, and artists. The artworks will
be displayed in the Virtual Art Gallery.
The student will also be able to verbalize these explorations through discussion
groups and through written assignments. Other art areas to be explored are
content, criticism via critical analysis, art ethics, and aesthetics. Thoughts and
ideas are posted to the Discussion Board as well as the Art Journal and written
assignments are delivered to the Digital Drop Box .
Written Assignments include an Art Appreciation Paper, two Art Critiques from
which art galleries are to be visited in person, and an Artist research paper/ Artist
Presentation. Please see the course calendar for due dates.
Course Policies
· CLASS PARTICIPATION
Class participation is stressed in board discussions. Students should be
prepared to discuss information covered in assigned readings from the text
and from the posed questions as well as from linked material.
· EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit will be accepted 2 weeks before finals.
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FORM OF ASSIGNMENTS
v Students are responsible for assigned readings and note taking (art journal). Take notes from your reading as well as from linked materials and from the discussion board as you gain insights.
v ART APPRECIATION OPINON PAPER
An opinion paper supported by facts on what Art Appreciation is and what it means to you.
v WRITTEN CRITIQUES
Two written critiques will be due during
the semester. Both assignments must
be in the format outlined in the
Rubric/Guidelines for the Feldman Method.
Students must list location of artwork, title, media, name of artist, etc, as
much information as you can find. Gallery locations only, accompanied by
some brochure or other literature to authenticate your presence in the gallery.
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STUDIO PRODUCTION
Various studio assignments will be completed during the semester enabling
the student to develop a better understanding of the visual arts. Failure to
complete these assignments will result in a "0" given for that exercise.
v ARTIST RESEARCH
Research one artist and media during the semester. Completion of the project
follows:
Ø Write the paper in autobiographical style/ first person- you are your artist
Ø Cite at least four sources for your research. These must be varied, if you have questions, please email me.
Ø Include three-four visual examples.
Ø DO NOT use class text for your research.
Ø Include an ending statement about what you found most interesting about your
research. This should be at least 2 paragraphs.
Ø Length should be four pages of text/2,000 words- at least.
Ø *Artistic License/options for presentation.
Ø Include a Title Page with all of the important information, name of artist, your name, class, date and a small visual [image].
Ø Use
your own words, do not plagiarize your material.
There is zero tolerance for
plagiarism. If work is plagiarized then not
only do you receive a zero for the
assignment but you also fail the
class.
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STUDENT CONDUCT AND PLAGRIARISM
Refer to Student Handbook.
The college has a strict policy on
academic dishonesty. You are expected to
understand and abide by the policy as defined in the student handbook.
The ACM student handbook defines plagiarism (page 62) as:
a. “the submission, as your own work, of papers or parts of papers actually written by another;
b. including in your own work a passage written by another person without giving due credit; i.e., quoting or paraphrasing without proper citation of source.”
Academic Dishonesty also includes failure on your part to keep your current and past assignments out of the hands of other students who may misinterpret their origins. To receive credit for quantitative assignments, please show all calculations. It is also suggested that you keep a record and/or rough draft of written or other work until you have received your final grade.
For
additional information on plagiarism, and how to avoid it, go to http://www.indiana.edu/%7Ewts/wts/plagiarism.html . For information on plagiarism and writing
bibliographies and citations, go to www.allegany.edu/plagiarism/ .
v EXAMS
Complete 2 exams during the semester; 1given the first half of the
semester and 1 the second half.
v ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE
Due dates are posted in the course outline/calendar.
Please see the course calendar for a week-by-week list of what topics will
be covered in the course.
Welcome to the online version of Art Appreciation 101. This introductory page is intended to help you to get started. Since there will be no face-to-face class lecture, it is imperative that you are conscientious, motivated and self-disciplined. While the course is very flexible in terms of when you put in the time, you can expect to average about the same amount of time as a normal lecture course -- about three hours total a week per credit. This comes out to nine hours per week. Note also that the course is NOT self-paced. Assignments are due by specific dates. You may work ahead if you like, but you may not “work behind”.
A list of all assignments and their due dates is included in the course calendar. I will not remind you of when assignments are due. You are expected to refer to the calendar and to complete all assignments on time. If you have difficulty with the assignments or have any questions, please contact me and I will be happy to assist you.
You will have opportunities to interact with other students enrolled in the course. You are encouraged to communicate with other students in the course by email, by use of the discussion board or by phone. Interacting with other students in the course will enhance your learning experience. Near the end of the course, there will also be a group project to further your understanding of group dynamics.
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You may start on the course 3 days prior to the first scheduled class by logging into Blackboard. For information on how to log in, go to http://www.allegany.edu/dl/onlineorientation/ooblackboard.shtml. You may also want to email me. Please be sure to send me the email from the account you will be using throughout the course.
Blackboard
will be the primary method for conducting the course. Be sure your email address is correct in Blackboard (see link above
for information) and be sure that you change your password periodically. You are
responsible for keeping your password secure.
Grades are based on exams, critiques, written assignments, studio
assignments, discussions, research, and group participation. A total of
100 points are attainable
Assessment for the course will consist of written assignments, 2 exams (taken in the testing lab), an Art Journal, and studio projects. The studio projects are not graded but must be done. If you neglect to do them, you receive a minus 10 points for each one. So please just try your best and enjoy the art process. The exams are taken when they are scheduled. Check the due dates on the calendar.
Students
will not receive mid-term grades in the
Exams will be given by the testing centers
or authorized proctors.
o If using an ACM testing center, please contact the testing centers in advance to verify hours of operation. If you would like to take an exam in advance of the scheduled week please contact me to make arrangements. The exams may not be taken after the scheduled dates.
TESTING CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION
Shirley Wilson, phone (301) 784-5551
Mary Ann Clark, phone 814-652-9319
Tiffany Shaffer, phone 814-445-9848, extension 6104
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When using an authorized proctor, please
make individual arrangements with me well in advance. I must know at the beginning of the semester
who you will be using.
The student’s final grade will be comprised of:
| Art Appreciation Paper |
5 |
| Orientation exercise 2 – Assignment submission |
10 |
| Written Assignments- 2 Critiques |
20 |
| Artist Research Paper |
10 |
| Art Journal |
10 |
| 2 Exams |
20 |
| Discussions/participation |
10 |
| Game Idea |
5 |
| Group Art History |
5 |
| Final Artist Presentation |
5 |
| Total Points |
100 |
| BONUS Points |
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| Enrichment trip to a gallery via ACM [TBA] |
10 |
| Dressing up for your final Artist Presentation |
5 |
GRADING CRITERIA
ART PAPERS – Refer to rubrics
ART JOURNAL Refer to rubic
DISCUSSION BOARD
1) INTERACTION IS REQUIRED
2) POST TO POSED QUESTIONS FROM THE INSTRUCTOR-
A GOOD RESPONSE IS AT LEAST A GOOD PARAGRAPH
(which is 4-5 good sentences)
3) RESPOND AT LEAST ONCE TO A FELLOW STUDENT’S REPSONSE
PER POSED QUESTION
4) RESPONSES NEED TO BE REFLECTIVE, SUBSTANTIAL AND
INFORMATIVE. SUPPORT YOUR VIEWPOINTS WITH FACTS
5) GRADING IS BASED ON QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF RESPONSES
AND THE GRADE IS CUMULATIVE
SCALE- A - EXCELLENT POSTS, MORE THAT A GOOD
PARAGRAPH
EXCELLENT CLASS INTERACTION, MORE
THAN A GOOD PARAGRAPH
B - GOOD POSTS, GOOD INTERACTION
C - AVERAGE POSTS, AVERAGE INTERACTION
D - POOR RESPONSE, POOR INTERACTION
E - NO OR FEW RESPONSES/INTERACTION
GAME GRADE
THE GAME GRADE IS DETERMINED BY HOW CREATIVE THE GAME IS
AND HOW AND WHY THE VISUAL ELEMENTS ARE USED
GROUP PRESENTATION
THE ART HISTORY PRESENTATION GRADE DEPENDS UPON HOW
IN-DEPTH IS THE ANALYSIS AND HOW RELEVANT IS THE CREATIVE
COMPONANT
FINAL ARTIST PRESENTATION
ARTIST PRESENTATION GRADE IS DETERMINED BY KNOWLEDGE
AND FAMILIARITY OF THE ARTIST STUDIED AND HOW CREATIVE
THIS IS PRESENTED
INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE [timeline]
1) TURN-AROUND TIME FOR MOST PAPERS AND TESTS IS 1 WEEK
2) EMAIL RESPONSE IS WITHIN 24-36 HOURS OR LESS. I TRY TO RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
3) GRADE POSTING IS 1WEEK TO 2 WEEKS, DEPENDING ON HOW QUICKLY ALL PAPERS ARE RECEIVED
4) RESPONSE TO ART JOURNAL SUBMISSION WILL BE FOR THE FIRST AND LAST SUBMISSIONS.
5) STUDIO- GENERAL FEED BACK PLUS PEER REVIEW
No late assignments will be accepted. Any assignment that is not handed in on time will receive a grade of zero unless there are extenuating circumstances that can be documented.
You will have at least a one week period in which to take each exam. This should allow everyone the flexibility to schedule the exam at a convenient time.
The exception to the “no late assignment” rule is the orientation assignments. Since these are learning assignments designed to help you prepare for success in the class, there will be a grace period for these assignments. However, students must contact me if they are having problems completing these assignments so that they don’t fall behind.
FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) Board
If you have a question or problem please check the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) discussion board first. If the answer is not there (or the answer was not posted by me and you aren’t sure if it is correct), contact me by email at sstultz@allegany.edu I check email daily (weekdays only). If the question is something that others may be wondering about I will also post the question and answer to the FAQ discussion board.
Contacting
me
If
you need to speak to me by phone please call Allegany College of Maryland’s
number at (301) 784-5000 and leave a message with the secretarial office of
Joyce Spicer in the Humanities Bldg. My office hours vary as I travel between
several campuses. If this is not
convenient for you please send me an email and we can arrange a phone meeting
at a mutually convenient time.
You may contact me by email at sstultz@allegany.edu .
This course will be conducted using Blackboard software. You do not need to purchase software to use Blackboard, however, you will need a login and password to access it.
You should immediately familiarize yourself with Blackboard by going to (http://www.allegany.edu/dl/onlineorientation/ooblackboard.shtml) and then logging into your Blackboard account. You should be able to perform the following functions in blackboard by the end of the first week of class:
Log
into your blackboard account (remember to log out when finished!)
Find
the Virtual Gallery
Find and read announcements
Find and read course assignments
Find and read course documents
Send email
Find the discussion board
Find the assignment “Digital Drop Box” link
Find the grades area
You should also view information about what is expected of you in an online course by going to http://www.allegany.edu/dl/onlineorientation/oorientation.shtml.
Always
use the following guidelines when sending e-mail to me.
In the subject area, enter “Web/Art 101” and clearly identify the topic of
your e-mail:
Example: Web/Art101 – Question about …
Web/Art 101 – Comments
about….
Web/Art 101 – Homework
Assignment ….
I
receive a lot of email. If you fail to
put the word “Web/Art 101” in your subject line it is possible that I may
overlook your email. I try to check my email daily on weekdays. If your question requires a lengthy
explanation/response from me, I will respond within 24-48 hours. If
your e-mail is a quick question or comment, I will respond as soon as I
read it.
Please send me e-mail from the account that you will use for this course.
Submission
of assignments as electronic files
Unless otherwise stated, all assignments that are submitted to me should be in the format of a word document file.
IMPORTANT: Every document should have a header within the document that includes your name, course name, page number, and number of total pages in the document.
Files should be submitted using the “Digital Drop Box” link for the assignment. In the event that blackboard is not working (for example, the Blackboard server goes down) and the due date is looming, you should submit the file as an email attachment along with a note describing the problem.
Rules of conduct for participation in the Discussion Board
Students are encouraged to communicate with each other using the discussion board feature of Blackboard. Just because you cannot physically be in the same room as your classmates doesn’t mean you can’t communicate with them! The discussion board is provided so that students can get to know each other and discuss topics that are related to the course content. It can be a valuable source of information and support. However, please note that all messages are “public”, i.e. available for everyone in the class to view. When posting messages on the discussion board please keep comments on a positive note and avoid “flaming” (verbally attacking someone else). Please provide feedback to other students in a kind and constructive manner.
Any student in this course who has a
disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her
abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible, so I can discuss
accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your
educational opportunity.
Office of Distance Learning and Special Programs
In the event that you experience an emergency and you are unable to contact me please contact Ms. Janet Murray, Coordinator of Distance Learning and Media Services. Examples of emergencies would be errors in the official final grade report that would affect your graduation status or being accidentally dropped from the course and having that affect your financial aid. In every case please try to contact me first, but if you cannot contact me and feel it is a situation that must be resolved immediately Ms. Murray will be able to assist you.
Janet Murray
Coordinator of Distance Learning and Media Services
(301) 784-5376
Course Calendar
(Calendar is subject to change at instructors'
discretion)
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WEEK |
ASSIGNMENT |
DUE DATE |
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Week 1 |
Introduction
to Class and On-line quizzes |
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Week 2 |
1) Read Textbook, Living with Art, chapters 1-3, Part 1 for next week 2) Surf site Artist Maya Lin http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/lin/ 3) Art Journal Started 4) Art Appreciation paper due 9/8 5) Introduction to Feldman Critique 6) Start to collect 20
images |
9-08-2006 |
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Week 3 |
1) Read textbook, Part 2/chapters 4 and 5 2) Surf 3 sites |