Course Syllabus
AR 101H ART APPRECIATION HONORS
YEAR: 2005
DEPARTMENT: FINE ARTS
HOURS OF INSTRUCTION/CREDIT: 45 hours/3 credit hours
COURSE PLACEMENT: Freshman and Sophomore
PREREQUISITE: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basic principles of composition, drawing and color theory. Emphasis on increasing awareness of the
variety of visual expression from viewing works of art from the past and
present. Hands-on experience in composition, color and
drawing. For non-art majors. The honors
experience is provided through a rigorous approach to art concepts guest
speakers and an honors project.
COURSE PURPOSE:
To familiarize students with various art media and forms. To provide students with a basic understanding of why man creates
and to increase visual awareness.
TEXTBOOK:
Art Forms,
by Preble, Preble and Frank. 8th ed.
HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES:
I.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and make reasonable
judgments by acquiring, analyzing, combining and evaluating quantitative and
non-quantitative information.
II. Demonstrate
the skills necessary to access and manipulate information through various
technological and traditional methods.
III.
Demonstrate effective communication through writing and speaking.
IV. Demonstrate
effective interpersonal skills.
AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
Students
will relate to content of art courses by:
1.
Understanding and demonstrating basic course requirements
2.
Using art terms and vocabulary
3. Developing
the personal and interpersonal skills to interpret assignments and
requirements.
4.
Practicing appropriate safety procedures and proper use of equipment
COURSE OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES:
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M IV:D |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course Outcome 1. Demonstrate an ability to think critically about the
nature of art and aesthetics. |
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Competencies: 1.
Explore variety in responses and opinions of beauty. 2. Examine why
man creates. 3. Demonstrate
knowledge of the artist’s choice of subject form and content. 4. Demonstrate
knowledge of the purposes and functions of art. |
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M IV:D |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course
Outcome 2. Recognize and encourage the creative
response in themselves and others. |
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Competencies: 1. Discover
their personal creative characteristics. 2. Demonstrate
knowledge of Folk Art, Naïve Art and Children’s Art. 3. Identify,
evaluate and experience community art. |
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M IV:D |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course Outcome 3. Demonstrate knowledge of art from a variety of cultures. |
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Competencies: 1. Recognize distinguishing
style in cultures, periods, regions and individuals. 2. Describe themes, metaphors and
symbols and interpret their origins. 3. Interpret the use of iconography in
different cultures. |
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M IV:D |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course Outcome 4. Analyze
works of art using the language of visual experience. |
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Competencies:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the elements
of art and the principles of design to describe a variety of art forms. 2. Evaluate content or meaning derived
from the artist’s use of the elements and principles. |
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M IV:D |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course
Outcome 5. Demonstrate
knowledge of how cultural diversity impacts and influences assumptions,
perceptions, values and personal behaviors |
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Competencies: 1. Discover the
connections of visual perception and personal experience. 2. Interpret
cultural bias in the visual arts. 3. Explore the
role of censorship. |
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M IV:D |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course
Outcome 6. Demonstrate knowledge of general
periods in art history. |
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Competencies: 1. Compare
cultures development of their arts through time. 2. Demonstrate
knowledge of individual artists and their contributions through time. |
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HCC INSTITUTION-WIDE OUTCOMES: I:D,M, II:D. III:D,M |
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AREA OR PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 1:D 2:M,D 3:D |
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Course
Outcome 7. Demonstrate application and
synthesis of visual concepts in variety of art media. |
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Competencies: 1. Develop a course notebook. 2. Explore the
use of various media. |
COURSE ASSESSMENT AND
EVALUATION:
Potential
assignments to be given: Potential
evaluation/grading methods:
Textbook
readings Examinations
Research
papers/presentations Quizzes
Projects Homework
Worksheets Projects
Tests Performance/Attendance
Study
Guides
GRADING SCALE:
100 – 90% A
89 – 80% B
79 – 70% C
69 – 60% D
59 – 0% F
LEARNING AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Any student who has a
documented learning or physical disability and wishes to access academic
accommodations under the 1973 Rehabilitation Act or the Americans with
Disability Act must contact the HCC Coordinator of Disability Services as soon
as possible. The office of the Coordinator of Disability Services is located in
the Guidance and Counseling office in the Parker Student Union, telephone number 665-3554 or 665-3377. The
student must have appropriate documentation of the disability and the need for
the requested accommodation on file with the Coordinator of Disability Services
before accommodations can be provided.
DISCLAIMER:
The instructor reserves the
right to deviate from the course outline and objectives if deemed necessary.
Introduction of Course Instructor
AR 101H ART APPRECIATION HONORS
YEAR: 2005
INSTRUCTOR: Teresa Preston
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
Office Location:
Office Phone: 665-3467
OFFICE HOURS: Posted on office door or by apt.
SUPPLEMENTARY
BOOKS AND MATERIAL NEEDED FOR COURSE:
3-Ring
notebook
Notebook paper
GRADING
POLICY:
Grading Scale:
100-90% = A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
69-60% = D
59-
0% = F
All grades are weighed equally. No late work, written or oral, will be
accepted.
Tests
may only be made up if the student notifies the instructor before the test is
to be taken. At that time arrangements
will be made for the student to make-up the test within one week. If the
instructor has not been contacted, the test missed will be recorded as a 0.
Honors Project:
All students will participate
in an honors art appreciation project. Project TBA
Artist Presentations:
Each student will give a
presentation on an artist. The day of the presentation will be assigned by the
instructor and a calendar with all presentation dates will be distributed to
the students. A visual aide is ½ the
presentation grade and is required with the oral presentation. This will be your informative speech given
Oct. 24th or Oct. 26th.
Gallery Visits:
Three Gallery visits are
required during the semester. A written
critique on one piece of art work from the Gallery or a critique of a one
person show in the Gallery is to be turned in to the instructor. The name of
the Gallery and the date you visited the show must be included on the critique.
All critiques are due the last day of class, Dec.9th.
Galleries in the area:
Donna Brigman's Studio (23 E.
1st - One blk. off
Et. Cetera Shop (22 N.
Stringer Fine Arts Foyer (red carpet area)
Extra-Credit:
Each student may earn up to 100 points extra
credit. Read an article from newspaper
or magazines on a topic relating to the text and write a summary of the
article. A copy of the article must be
turned in with the summary. Each summary
is worth up to 25 pts. All extra-credit
must be turned in by Dec. 9th.
DATES OF ATTENDANCE: Aug. 22-Dec.9 MWF
CLASS TIMES: 12:40-1:40pm
CLASS
LOCATION:
WITHDRAWAL
DATE: Oct. 28, 2005
FINAL EXAM
DATE: Monday Dec. 12th
1:00
METHOD OF
INSTRUCTION:
Lecture and discussion of
text reading assignments.
Use of visual presentations by students and
instructor (slides, videos, etc.).
Group lead discussions of
supplemental reading.
This class is part of a learning community; students
enrolled in AR101H must also enroll in SH101H. Students will have a combined
calendar, integrated assignments, and shared class time.
CLASSROOM
POLICIES AND CONDUCT:
During
testing no student is to leave the classroom and return to complete the test.
The test is forfeited when the student leaves the classroom. There is to be no talking during a test. No
conversation! If there is a question
direct that question to the instructor.
Students are required to be on time for class. Students’ preparation for class with assigned
readings and materials will contribute to success. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of
each class. After role is taken,
tardiness will be recorded and counted as absences. Excessive tardiness and/or leaving class
early may result in a lower grade. After
three (3) absences, a warning will be given to the Director of Guidance and
Counseling. If absences persist, the
instructor may request the Director of Admissions and Records to drop the
student for excessive absences. Refer to sections in the HCC catalog concerning
discipline and academic dishonesty. No
headphones or cell phones allowed on in class.
Course Outline
DEPARTMENT:
DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE
I.Art is…….
A. The Nature of Art
B. Awareness, Creativity and Communication
II.The Language of Visual
Experience
A. Visual Elements
B. Principle of Design
C. Evaluating Art
III. The Media of Art
A. Drawing
B. Painting
C. Printmaking
D. Camera Arts and Computer
Imaging
E. Graphic Design and
Illustration
F. Sculpture
G. Clay, Glass, Metal, Wood,
Fiber
H. Architecture and
Environmental Design
IV. Art as
Cultural Heritage
A. From The Earliest Art to the
Bronze Age
B. The classical and Medieval
West
C. Renaissance and Baroque
D. Traditional Arts of
E. The Islamic World
F. Africa, Oceania, and the
V. The Modern
World
A. Late Eighteenth and
Nineteenth Centuries
B. Early Twentieth Century
C. Between World Wars
D. Postwar Modern Movements in
the West
VI. The Postmodern Word
A. Post modernity and Global Art
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