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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: ARTS1301
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Section Number:
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Term Code:
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: n/a
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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, metal work and weaving. Emphasis will also be placed on historically significant artworks to help the students understand artistic influence on other artists that follow chronologically, specific art movements and also society.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Course Type:
x - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Danny Bills
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Campus/Office Location:
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Bowie/Graham--(no office)
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Telephone Number:
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940-397-8946
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E-mail Address(s):
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Danny.bills@mwsu.edu; dbills@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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1525 W California Street, CPA 2001B, 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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RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Living With Art, 11th edition: Mark Getlein (Older editions will work just as well)
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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3
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Exams covering elements of art and art history
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75%
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1
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Comprehensive final exam
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25%
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1
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Art Museum Field Trip (Required)
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*(points deducted if not attended)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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At the successful completion of this course the student will:
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Recognize various media and techniques used by artists.
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Demonstrate and understanding of the elements and principles of art and design.
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Come face to face with major works of art and architecture.
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Apply the knowledge gained in Art Appreciation in a written assignment.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance:
Students should plan to attend class as part of their contribution to the course. When a student must miss a class, the responsibility for making up the work lies with the student. When a student has an excessive number of absences, the instructor may choose to drop him/her from the course; however, the student is ultimately responsible for dropping the course through the Registrar’s Office. The students should familiarize themselves with the policies set forth in the catalog. The instructor should inform the student of the final date for dropping the course with a grade of “W.”
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 April 6, 2017.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.
The class will meet once a week for two hours and fifty minutes and include the following components: lecture, discussion and demonstration through video or museum field trip.
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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.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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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.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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