Central Texas College-Distance Learning

Fine Arts Appreciation HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation Robert Young Instructor E-mail:Robert.Young@ctc-disted.net This course is a study of the visual and performance arts from the view point of art appreciation. It is designed to foster appreciation through knowledge of arts forms, materials, terminology, techniques and processes, and historical and social contexts. You don't have to be artistic to take this course; this course is a study of the visual arts from the view point of art appreciation. Although you will study various fine arts media (drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, other three-dimensional media, and camera arts), you will not be graded on your skills in any of these areas. Instead, it is my hope that you will develop an appreciation and understanding, and even tolerance, of art and its many facets. This course can be a challenging, enjoyable experience and you will walk away with a greater knowledge and appreciation for art. This is not an "easy A" course. You will use the same textbook and complete the same requirements in this online course as you would in a face-to-face class. But you have the flexibility of studying when and where it is convenient for you. Three semester hours credit are earned for this course, and the course fulfills requirements for humanities or art electives. This course is closely related to careers in the visual arts, the performing arts, and education. Prerequisite: none. Alphanumeric coding used throughout the syllabus denoted the integration of SCANS occupational competencies (C) and Foundation skills (F).Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)   Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Explain the roles of the art maker and the art perceiver. Explain purposes for creating art. Respond critically and analytically to the art you see. Discuss visual art media and methods and identify the formal elements of art. Identify the arts of different civilizations and discuss the relationship in the development of art and the growth of cultures. Develop your own analytical appreciation of the art world around you.     You can get all of the information you need regarding textbooks from the OL Course Overviews at the CTC Distance Learning Website.   Academic Systems:   Access this free interactive tutorial program for math, English, and study skills.  This program also includes tutorials to assist you with writing projects in other fields of study.  Go to your Prometheus portal for an orientation on how to use these tutorials.  Then go to http://ctc.academic.com for the tutorials.   You will be required to download free plug ins the first time you register and use the site.  Other resources Representative museums and galleries The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) The Museum of Modern Art (New York) The National Gallery of Art (Washington D.C.) The Louvre Museum (Paris) The Guggenheim Galleria degli Uffizi (Florence) Just for fun--The Museum of Bad Art Comprehensive lists of art-related internet resources Voice of the Shuttle  (Select Art and Art History) Mother of All Art History Link Pages Art History Network Art History Resources on the Web Interactive learning sites Play "art detective" as you investigate the elements of line, color, space, and shape with the Art Teacher on the Net at http://members.tripod.com/~artworkinparis/index-10.html Eyes on Art: a learning to look curriculum   View Technical Requirements for general hardware and software requirements for CTC online courses at http://online.ctcd.edu/technical-requirements.cfm. Prometheus Help At the Prometheus portal, ·         Click on “Guide to Prometheus” under Getting Started for a quick overview of Prometheus’ functionality. ·         Select HELP from the upper right hand corner of the screen and scroll down to the bottom of the pop-up screen.  Click on “View the Prometheus Student User Guide.” Within your course, Use the built-in help to learn about the various features of Prometheus.  For example, to learn how to post at Discussions, go to Discussions and then click on the question mark in the upper right hand corner of the screen. As a minimum, you are expected to carefully study text reading assignments. periodically go online to access your virtual classroom and complete all assignments according to the course schedule. participate in small group activities as assigned by your instructor. communicate with instructor when you will not be logging in for an extended period of time. take all examinations as scheduled. complete additional requirements established by the instructor. Refer to the links under CTC Policies and Distance Education Policies at your Prometheus portal for information pertaining to institutional policies and procedures; i.e., student rights and responsibilities, withdrawal, academic dishonesty, points of contact, testing, etc. COURSE POLICIES: The reading assignments and other activities are designed to help you accomplish the course objectives.  All items on the following list must be completed to receive a passing grade in the course.  As a minimum, you are expected to carefully study text reading assignments. complete and submit all chapter tests as scheduled (22 in all). submit all 12 writing assignments. complete the Artist Project (see Projects) complete  final exam. interact with your instructor by contacting him when you have questions or need clarification or further information  collaborate with other students as a study group if needed or desired SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Although this course is a self-paced course, the chapter readings and assignments are broken down to ensure a steady pace.  It is highly recommended that you follow a lesson for each week of the course.  There is a lot of material to cover, so you don't want to get far behind.    The interactive CD-ROM consists of three areas: Interactive Exercises provides a variety of exercises that allow you to apply Elements of Form, Organizing Space, Elements of Color & Light and Elements of Design.  You will complete this section as you read and master Chapters 5 - 9.  Video Demonstration contains QuickTime video demonstrations of  processes in Printmaking, Oil Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.  You will complete this section as you read and master Chapters 11 - 13 and Chapter 16. Flash Card Gallery provides a gallery of artwork to review from the Ancient World to The Twentieth Century.  You will complete this section as you read and master Chapters 18 - 22.    Each lesson contains a writing assignment geared toward the course objectives.  This assignment will either be in the form of essay questions or responses to the CD-ROM activities.  These assignments are for a grade (see Grading Policies for more details).  Specifics for this writing assignment are as follows:   At least one paragraph, no more than a page.  font style: Arial 12pt.   single spaced  margins ~ top - 1 1/2", sides and bottom - 1"  Please make sure to include your name and date on the top of your paper. Your paper should be submitted to me via the Prometheus drop box. See Using the Drop Box under Help on the Home page. For each lesson, you are assigned certain chapters to read.  Refer to "Lesson", to the left, and then "Required Reading", for specifics on reading assignments. You are expected to take corresponding quizzes for each chapter read (22 total) These quizzes can be accessed by either scrolling down to the bottom of each lesson and clicking on the blue chapter listings, or by clicking on Tests in the navigation tree and accessing the appropriate quiz there.   Your final exam covers Chaps 18-22 in the text to be taken during last week of the course. Your Final Exam will consist of multiple-choice questions, which are taken from chaps 18-22 in the text.Your exam will be administered at an approved testing facility via Internet access and will be monitored by a proctor. This is not an open-book exam. Pens/pencils, scratch paper, notebooks, study guides or textbooks are not allowed. Prior to taking a proctored exam, make certain you 1.      read "Testing for Distant Learners.” 2.      submit the required information to the CTC Distance Learning Online Testing Office.    3.      submit the "Test Proctor Submission Form."   4.      contact the appropriate person or office to schedule your exam.   The possible grades for this course are A, B, C, D, or F. In order to receive transferable credit for this course, a grade of C or above must be earned. As a rule, D's will not transfer to other colleges.  Grading criteria will be based on the Central Texas College grading system: Numerical Value Letter Grades/Description Quality Points 90-100 A/Superior 4 80-89 B/Above Average 3 70-79 C/Average 2 60-69 D/Passing, but Unsatisfactory 1 Below 60 F/Failure 0 W/Withdrawal 0 In general, extensions are not granted.  However, you may request an “incomplete” or IP if you have completed the major portion of the course requirements as scheduled. have constantly communicated with your instructor throughout the course. can provide a legitimate and verifiable reason for being granted the IP. establish specific timelines for completion of the remaining requirements. All coursework must be submitted prior to 120 days from the last day of class.  Failure to do so may result in the IP becoming an F.  Your instructor has sole authority to approve or disapprove your request. Q. This is a lot of information.  What actually am I supposed to do? A.  Basically, you should follow one lesson a week.  Read the designated chapters, submit the written assignments; and complete the corresponding quizzes.  During the last week of the course, take the comprehensive final exam.  Q.  Can I use my book while completing the written assignments?  A.  Yes.  Feel free to utilize all resources to complete your written assignments. Q.  Can I use my book while taking the chapter tests? A.  Yes. Q.  Can I get in touch with other students in my course? A. Yes.  You can do this by clicking on Communications and either posing a question or thought for discussion, jot down a quick email, or spend some time chatting about the course in the chat room.  Q.  How will I know my current grade for the course? A.  You can view the Grade book as frequently as you like.  Your grade on each chapter test will automatically appear once you click "submit" and the score will be automatically posted in the grade book.  As you progress, your average will automatically adjust. The written assignment credits will bring the average down until all are completed.    This syllabus addresses course-specific issues.  For general information, refer to the Prometheus portal and the CTC Distance Learning website.  By continuing with this course, you certify that you ·         have thoroughly read syllabus. ·         have read all relevant orientation information at the Prometheus portal o        Getting Started o        Distance Education Policies o        CTC Policies o        Library Services o        EarmyU (if appropriate) ·         understand that this course has a fixed start and end date. ·         understand the delivery mode of this course; i.e., self-paced/not self-paced, or OLA. ·         understand that this is not a watered-down course—you will use the same textbook and complete the same requirements as in a traditional classroom. ·         agree to submit your assignments electronically or as instructed by your instructor within the accepted timeframe. ·         understand that you will take proctored exams and it is your responsibility to arrange for a test proctor and schedule the exams. ·         agree to the course conditions and requirements. Here's a checklist to get you started: Make certain you have read through the entire Syllabus. Next, use the navigation tree on the left to proceed through the course. Complete each lesson and exam in consequential order. Each lesson includes these steps: Study the Objectives. Complete the Learning Activities. Review any Key Points that may be provided. Complete the Chap self-tests that are be provided and submit. Complete written assignments. After completing the required lessons, schedule the Final Exam.. Make certain you have completed the steps under "Testing" to schedule a proctored exam. Complete and submit the Artist Project by the last week of class. Familiarize yourself with Prometheus and the Communication tools. Throughout the semester, maintain communication with your instructor and with other students. Inform your instructor of any problems you are experiencing and ask for help if you need it. For easy reference to this information throughout the course, print this syllabus and the lessons: To print the syllabus, click your mouse on the syllabus and then press the PRINT button or select "Print" from the "File" drop-down menu in the browser tool bar. To print the lessons, select a lesson and then click on ViewAll. Click your mouse on the lessons and then press the PRINT button or select "Print" from the "File" drop-down menu.  Most importantly, keep up with your work! If you get behind, it is difficult to catch up.