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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Art Appreciation
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Course Prefix & Number: 1301
Room: 204 Flower Mound
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Section Number(s): 500
Tue/Thur 11 - 12:20pm
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Term Code: 161S
Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A 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, metalwork and weaving.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Professor:
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Longhui Zhang (Long)
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Online Office Hours:
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Tue&Thur 9:30-10:30am, through Canvas Inbox Message
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Email Address:
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lzhang@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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1306B Visual Arts Department, Gainesville, Texas
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Getlein, Mark. Living with Art. 11th ed., 2013. ISBN: 9780073379319
You may purchase your textbook new, used, or rent it. A copy is on reserve in the library/resource center. You also may purchase the 10th edition from Amazon for example, but you are responsible for finding out the correct pages to read when the course calendar states specific page numbers. Anything older than the 10th edition is too dated.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded
Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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1
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Formal Analysis Paper – visit museum/gallery
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25%
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1
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Discovering Media Assignment – visit museum/gallery
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25%
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5
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5 Reflective Writing Assignments
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25%
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2
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Exams #1 and #2
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15%
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1
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Attendance, Class Participation
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10%
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All required papers are due with digital submission in Canvas Message attachment before the beginning of class on due day. Word doc only with specific instructions. See assignment detail.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the various media and techniques used by artists.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the visual elements and the principles of design in art.
- Come face to face with major works of art and architecture.
- Apply the knowledge gained in Art Appreciation in a written assignment.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA
- Communication
- Mathematics
- Life and Physical Science
- Language, Philosophy & Culture
- Creative Arts
- American History
- Government/Political Science
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
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Last day to Withdraw
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The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Apr. 6, 2017.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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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.
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Scholastic Integrity
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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 student handbook for more information.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability Accommodations
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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 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
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
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Student Success Center
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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 the Student Success Center. Their number is 940/ 498-6412. They are located in room 188. They see students by appointment only on Monday through Friday.
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Financial Aid Scholarships, and Veterans Services
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The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
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TOBACCO POLICY
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
All cell phones must be put away for this class. Do not use cell phones, iPods, iPads, cameras, watches, or any type of recording (audio or visual) devices in this class without permission from the instructor. This includes the prohibition of using your cell phone or any other device with a camera to take pictures of PowerPoint slides or recordings (audio or visual) of the lecture, unless by first gaining the permission of your instructor. If you would like to use your laptop or tablet, please only do so to take notes in this class. Do not use your tablet or any device to check email or get on any social media sites during lecture. If you have an emergency that requires you to keep your cell phone on vibrate, please excuse yourself discreetly before taking the call. I will take up any device(s) if you abuse this policy.
I will hold this class to appropriate standards of collegiality, etiquette, and decorum. Please do not conduct conversations, eat, sleep, read material other than your textbook, use your phone, or wander in and out of class. If you cannot observe these requirements, I will ask you to leave the classroom for that lecture, and you will be counted as absent for that day.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS POLICY
You are responsible for attending each class, being on time, and participating in the class discussions and lectures. Furthermore, it is part of your grade to attend and participate in class. Attendance will be taken at the start time of each class, and students are permitted up to 3 absences. Any absence thereafter will result in a lowering of the student’s final grade by one letter grade for each additional absence.
You are required to attend each class for the entire period in order to be counted as present. If you come late or leave early, this will count as a tardy. 3 absences will be equal to 1 absence.
If you are late to class, it is your responsibility to check in with me immediately after class to communicate that you are present instead of being counted as absent. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to ask a reliable classmate what you missed in lecture. I suggest finding a buddy in class to swap notes with or to keep up with any announcements that you missed. In addition, reference the course calendar at the back of this syllabus to find out what topic was covered in lecture and for any assignments discussed on the day you missed.
LATE WORK POLICY / MAKEUP EXAMS
Late assignments are ONLY accepted on the very NEXT class meeting after an assignment’s original due date, and there will be an automatic 20 point deduction for turning it in late. For example, if an assignment is due on a Tuesday and you were not prepared to turn it in that day, you can still turn it in on Thursday’s class meeting with the 20 point deduction. I will not accept any late work beyond that one class meeting grace period. There will be no exceptions, unless there is medical documentation as to why you were physically unable to complete an assignment in the three week period you were given to complete it. Furthermore, if such a situation should arise, contact me immediately so we can discuss your options. If you are absent on a day that an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to turn in the assignment no later than the due date and time specified per the syllabus and the assignment’s directions. If you are not physically able to make it to class to turn in your assignment due to an absence, you may email me your assignment by the due date and time. Anything after the due date and time is considered late. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed in lecture. The best way to know what was presented in class and what assignments are coming up is to be present, write down due dates, and if you should happen to miss a class, ask a classmate what you missed. Furthermore, there will not be an opportunity for a makeup exam should you have to miss the day of a test in this class. The only exception to this is an extreme circumstance that you can provide approved documentation for: for example, if you were in a car accident on the way to school, had a medical emergency, had to attend a funeral, or had a death in the immediate family, etc. Please visit with me as soon as possible if a circumstance like this should arise to make arrangements for a makeup exam.
CANVAS
Your syllabus, assignments, and announcements will be posted on Canvas. In addition, I will send you email communications through Canvas as well. You are required to check Canvas on a daily basis for any updates or communications in this course. Furthermore, if I should need to cancel a class for any reason, I will communicate that information as soon as possible via the Canvas email server. I highly recommend linking your Canvas communications to your personal email so you are notified of any updates immediately on your personal devices. If you should experience a problem with Canvas, please call their help desk at 940/ 498-4243.
HOW TO REACH ME
Please email me using the messaging function in Canvas. It is a good practice to use professional writing skills and proper email etiquette when getting in contact with your professors and contacts at the collegiate level.
HOW TO RECEIVE CANVAS NOTIFICATIONS
I highly recommend setting yourself up to receive instant notifications for your courses in Canvas. You can adjust the settings for announcements, communications, when grades are entered, etc.
To update your contact information
First, make sure you have the desired email address or phone number that you want to be contacted by entered into Canvas. You can have your notifications go to any email address or cell phone number. To change, add, or update your contact information, go to the Canvas dashboard. Click on Account > Settings. In the top right corner, you will see an area labeled as “Ways to Contact”. Enter your information here.
To adjust how often you receive communications
You can set up which notifications and how often you want to receive them in Canvas. To update the frequency of when you want to receive notifications, go to the Canvas dashboard. Click on Account > Notifications. For this course, I suggest adjusting the “Announcement” and “Conversation Message” tabs to receive notifications ASAP.
COURSE CALENDAR
**Each day’s readings are to be read before class to be prepared for class or discussion.**
Week 1
1/17 Course overview/expectations/introductions; go over syllabus and Canvas;
Print last page of syllabus & sign then turn in [SLO 1,3]
1/19 Chapter 1: Living with Art – no need to read Chapter 1 – just focus on getting the
textbook and read for next week. [SLO 1,3]
Week 2
1/24 Chapter 2: What is Art? [SLO 1,2, 3]
1/26 Chapter 3: Themes of Art [SLO 1,2,4]
Week 3
1/31 Chapter 4: The Visual Elements – read until the section on color on p. 89 (This is part 1 of 2 lectures on this chapter.) [SLO 1,2,3]
2/2 Chapter 4: The Visual Elements – read the remainder of the chapter (This is part 2 of
2 lectures on this chapter.) [SLO 1,2,3] Prepare for your Museum Visit
Week 4
2/7 Chapter 5: Principles of Design [SLO 1,2,3] Formal Analysis Paper assigned – due Mar.9
2/9 Review of the Visual Elements and Principles of Design; in-class Formal Analysis/thesis exercise;
Week 5
2/14 Chapter 6: Drawing [SLO 1,3]
2/16 Chapter 7: Painting. [SLO 1,3,4]
Week 6
2/21 Chapter 8: Prints [SLO 1,3]
2/23 Chapter 9: Camera Arts – read pages 197 – 211 on photography [SLO 1,3]
Week 7
2/28 Chapter 10: Graphic Design [SLO 1,3]
3/2 Chapter 11: Sculpture and Installation.
Review for Test #1 available on Canvas. Print the review, begin to work on [SLO 1,3,4]
Week 8
3/7 Chapter 12 & Alternative Media [SLO 1,3,4]
Discovering Media Project assigned – due Apr. 6
3/9 Chapter 13: Architecture. [SLO 1,3] Formal Analysis Paper due today
Week 9
3/14 No class – Spring Break
3/16 No class – Spring Break
Week 10
3/21 Chapter 14: Ancient Mediterranean Worlds – read until the Aegean on p. 335. This is part 1 of 2 lectures on this chapter. Reflective writing assignment #1 assigned. [SLO 1,2,3,4]
3/23 Chapter 14: Ancient Mediterranean Worlds – read the remainder of the chapter. This is part 2 of 2 lectures on this chapter. [SLO 1,3] Test #1 today: Chapters 4 – 11
Week 11
3/28 Chapter 14 – “Rome: Engineering an Empire”
3/30 Chapter 15: Christianity and the Formation of Europe [SLO 1,3]
Reflective writing assignment #2 assigned [SLO 1,3,4]
Week 12
4/4 Chapter 15 – “The Dark Ages: The Fall of Civilization, The Rise of a New World Order” 4/6 Chapter 16: The Renaissance; Discovering Media Project due today [SLO 1,3,4]
Reflective writing assignment #3 assigned [SLO 1,3,4]
**April 6 is the last day to drop with a W**
Week 13
4/11 Chapter 16 – “Da Vinci’s World” [SLO 1,3,4]
4/13 Chapter 17: The 17th and 18th Centuries. [SLO 1,3,4]
Reflective writing assignment #4 assigned
Week 14
4/18 Chapter 21: The Modern World: 1800 – 1945. This is part 1 of 2 lectures on this chapter. [SLO 1,3] Reflective writing assignment #5 assigned
4/20 Chapter 21: The Modern World: 1800 – 1945. This is part 2 of 2 lectures on this chapter. [SLO 1,3,4]
Week 15
4/25 Review for Test #2 available on Canvas. Print the review, begin to work on
4/27 Review for Test #2 [SLO 1,2,3,4] All 5 Reflective Assignments due today
Week 16 Final Week
5/9 Tuesday 11am, Test #2 today: Chapters 12-17, 21
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*Schedule could be modified through out semester. *
SYLLABUS CONTRACT AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ARTS 1301.500
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I understand that poor attendance can have a serious and detrimental effect on my grade.
By taking this course, I agree not to commit acts of academic dishonesty including plagiarism, cheating, and failing to cite sources. I understand that any act of academic dishonesty may result in a grade of “F” in the course.
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