NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: Art Appreciation
Course Prefix & Number: ARTS130	SectionNumber: 340	Term Code:
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 48	Lab Hours:
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): An online course open to all students directed toward understanding the elements and principles of art as applied to the visual arts: painting, sculpture and architecture as well as printmaking, ceramics, metal work and weaving. A brief survey of the history of Art is also included.
Course Prerequisite(s): Canvas Orientation
Course Type: Online Course
§  Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) §  Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course §  WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor: George Neal	Campus/Office Location: Corinth 201
I will answer all questions within 24 hours of receiving them. Please use the Canvas Course Email for contact. Do not use my NCTC email account listed below. Only use it for non-course related messages.
Telephone Number: 940-498-6204	E-mail Address: gneal@nctc.edu
Online office hours: M 9:30-10:30; Th 9:30-10:30	For office hours use chat
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Thom Talbot	Office Location: Gainesville Visual Arts Center
Telephone Number: 940-668-3324	E-mail Address: ttalbot@nctc.edu

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

Required Textbook:

Getlein, Mark. Living With Art. 9th or 10th ed. (or more recent), New York,

New York: McGraw Hill 2010 or later

This book is available for rent or purchase at many online bookstores. You are not required to purchase the textbook through NCTC or its affiliates. Ebook versions are acceptable. The textbook is required in order to receive a passing grade. The textbook is needed for class work by the first day of the semester.

 

Other Required Materials:

Digital camera

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage Values
7	Weekly/Semi Weekly Groups of Assignments	50%
8	Group Discussions	25%
1	Museum Visit & Paper/Art From Home Paper	25%
	Grades are based on the percentage of points earned out of the total points. A=90-100%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F=59% or less. Late assignments are penalized points the equivalent of one letter grade demotion and may be accepted for one day after a deadline. No assignments accepted after one late day.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
	1. Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design. 3. Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art. 4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Missing more than 4 online assignments or class discussions is automatic course failure.

Students are required to notify the instructor if there is a problem completing assignments. If more than four assignments or discussions are skipped, the instructor will assume the student has dropped the course, but the student is responsible for filling out the drop documentation in order to avoid receiving a grade of "F." In addition to required assignments submitted to a drop box, students are required to post comments in the Discussion Boards. Specific topics with explanations are provided within each section. The course is structured so that you and your peers are engaging with certain themes at the same time, so it is not entirely self-paced.

 

There are strict deadlines for participation within each section, designed with group discussions in mind. Late work, if accepted, will have points deducted equivalent to a letter grade demotion. After one day past an assignment deadline, late work is not accepted and the student forfeits the points for that section.

 

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA

 

Communication

Mathematics

Life and Physical Science

Language, Philosophy & Culture

X Creative Arts

American History

Government/Political Science

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES

 

x Critical Thinking

x Communication

x Empirical and Quantitative

x Teamwork

x Personal Responsibility

x Social Responsibility

 

 

 

Last day to Withdraw

The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is_Apr. 6 for the Spring 2017 semester. Withdrawal dates are published each semester on the official NCTC Academic Calendar.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

George Neal’s Description

Through a study of the visual universe, emphasis is placed on developing several skills essential to leading a productive and meaningful life in today's world: the ability to think, read, visually interpret and write. Students are directed toward understanding the purpose, meaning and cultural context of human expression as it is applied in two and three dimensions, film, graphic design and green/sustainable environmental design. An introduction to chronological/geographical visual history from 30,000 BCE to Postmodernism is included. Students will be asked to complete textbook and internet assignments. You will also be expected to participate in online group projects and discussions, visit "real world" locations and museums, take digital photos and submit assignments through the LMS platform.

 

Required Orientation

There is a required orientation pertaining to the Art Appreciation course, which must be completed before students submit assignments. The orientation is in the course modules.

 

Required Field Trips & Camera

1. A visit to a D/FW area art museum during the course of the current semester is a requirement. A list of D/FW museums is provided in the course assignment instructions.

You must attend one of the museums listed in the Museum Paper assignment and submit

your paper by the due date to receive credit for this course. Other museums or visits earlier than the current semester are not acceptable for this requirement. You’ll need a camera to photograph yourself at the museum, as well as to photograph your museum attendance proof.

 

2. In the real environment during the present semester in the D/FW area, you are also required to search for and photograph outdoor sculpture and travel in your own regional area.

 

3. You will need a digital camera for the above; a cell phone camera is acceptable.

 

Class Participation/Attendance

Students are required to notify the instructor if there is a problem completing assignments. If more than one assignment is skipped, the instructor will assume the student has dropped the course, but the student is responsible for filling out the drop documentation in order to avoid receiving a grade of "F." In addition to required assignments submitted to a dropbox, students are required to post comments in the Discussion Boards. Specific topics with explanations are provided within each section. The course is structured so that you and your peers are engaging with certain themes at the same time, so it is not entirely self-paced. There are strict deadlines for participation within each section, designed with group discussions in mind.

 

Complete assignments must be put in the appropriate discussion board and drop box for each part of the course by the due dates on your Course Calendar. For each module, you must post your answers all in one attachment to a section drop box file at one time. You must follow the course information directions and submit them to the drop box properly to receive credit. All work submitted must be written by the individual student. You may not copy and paste information from other students or websites. See the section below on plagiarism and cheating.

 

Instructor Response Times

Your instructor will respond to conversations in Canvas (Canvas email) within 24 hours.

Assignments will be graded within 48 hours of submission, unless otherwise announced.

 

Dates: see course calendar	Course Content – Reading Assignments-Activities Relating to:	Learning Outcome
Part One	Syllabus & Orientation - Living With Art What is Art? Great Themes of Art– Chapters 1-3	1, 2, 4, 5
Part Two	Elements and Principles of Art – Chapters 4-5 Recognizing use of elements & principles in themes & cultures	1, 2, 3, 4,
Part Three	Drawing, Zen of Drawing – Chapter 6 The Art of really seeing by drawing	1, 2, 3, 4
	Printmaking – Chapter 8 The Tamarind Institute – Fine Art Prints vrs. Copied Reproductions	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	Painting– Chapter 7 Painting -processes, ancient and contemporary	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	Photography, Graphic Design, Film– Chapters 9 & 10 Art and Design in our everyday life	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Part Four	Sculpture, Find Outdoor Sculpture - Chapter 11 Finding "Art" and noticing the 3-D world in which we live	1,2,3,4
	Crafts – Chapter 12; Architecture - Chapter 13 Return of craft in the machine made world	1,2,3,4
	Environmental Design, Post-Modern Building Design Chapter 13 Our built world -How do we live? Where do we live? Where are we going?	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Part Five	Survey of Art History Pre-historic, Cycladic ,Minoan, Egyptian, Greek, Roman – Chapter 14 Visual expression in caves, ancient and classical civilizations Non-western art - portions of Chapters 18-20	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	Early Christian, Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque – Ch- 15 , 16 Art and Christianity	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	Museum Visit Papers -Looking at "Art" in institutions	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Parts Six & Seven	Rococo, Neoclassical, "isms" Chapter 17 and 21 Rapid political and progressive change through artist's eyes Non-western art - portions of Chapters 18-20	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
	Modern Art and Post Modern Art - Chapter 21-22 Corruption & the Elite Corporate world crumbles – whose art was it?	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.

 

 

 

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.

 

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham,

Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.

 

North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of

1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-

112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx

 

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

 

Early Alert and CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

 

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

 

Tobacco-Free NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars.

Campus pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.