NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title: Art Appreciation

Course Prefix & Number: ARTS 1301

Section Number(s):0342

Class Meetings: NA

Semester/Year: Spring 2021-16 week                                                       

 

Semester Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 0

 

Course Description (Professor and NCTC Catalogue): A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will learn how to look at, think, write and talk about art and its artists.

 

Course Prerequisite(s): None

 

Recommended Course Materials: Getlein, Mark. Living with Art. 12th ed., 2019. ISBN: 9780073379319*

*You may purchase your textbook new, used or rent it. You also may purchase the 11th edition, but you are responsible for finding the correct pages to read when the course calendar states specific page numbers. Visit https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/living-art-getlein/M9781259916755.html#buying-options for purchasing options.

 

Required Course Materials: Respondus Lockdown Browser.

                              

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name of Instructor: Antwinette Cofield Campus/Office Location: Canvas  

Email Address: contact me through Canvas Mail Monday through Friday.

 

OFFICE HOURS*:

Monday: 10:00a – 12:00p

Tuesday: 10:00a – 12:00p

* Office hours will be held by email or by scheduling a WebEx meeting.  You can also email the Professor during the remaining weekdays.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS:

 

Thom Talbot – Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair

Office Location: CPA 2001 B, Gainesville

Telephone Number: 940-668-3324

Email: ttalbott@nctc.edu

Dr. Bruce King-Instructional Dean

Office Location: Corinth Campus

Telephone Number: 940-498-6464

Email: bking@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From NCTC Catalog):

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the visual elements and the principles of design in art.
3. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.
5. Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art.

 

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR**:

WEEK	READING REQUIREMENT	QUIZZES & ASSIGNMENTS DUE
Week 1  Jan 18-23	Chapters 1-2
Week 2  Jan 25-29	Chapter 3-4	Syllabus Quiz due
Week 3 Feb 1-5	Chapter 5-6	Quizzes 1-3 due
Week 4 Feb 8-12	NONE	TEST 1
Week 5   Feb 15-19	Chapter 7-8
Week 6  Feb 22-26	Chapter 9-10
Week 7  Mar 1-5	Chapter 11-12	Quizzes 4-5 due
Week 8   Mar 8-Mar 12	NONE	TEST 2
Week 9 Mar 15 – Mar 19	NONE	SPRING BREAK
Week 10 Mar 22-26	Chapter 13-15
Week 11 Mar 29-Apr 2	Chapter 16
Week 12 Apr 5-Apr 9	Chapter 17	Quizzes 6-7 due
Week 13 Apr 12-Apr 16	NONE	TEST 3
Week 14 Apr 19-Apr 23	Chapter 18-19	FORMAL CRITIQUE PAPER DUE
Week 15 Apr 26-Apr 30	Chapter 20-21
Week 16 May 3 – May 7	Chapter 22	Quizzes 8-9 due
Finals Schedule: May 12	NONE	TEST 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Lecture schedule subject to change.

 

COURSE DELIVERY:

This is an online course in which course content is delivered by recorded lectures which are posted on Pages. Students are responsible for watching video lectures to prepare for quizzes and tests. 2 hour Webex test reviews are held the Monday of Test week. Students have the option of attending live or watching the Webex recording. 

 

COURSE EVALUATION:

The following table breaks down the number of Graded Course Elements and Percentage weight values of each.

 

COURSE CONTENT	ASSIGNMENTS	WEIGHT/ IMPACT (%)
Tests/Exams	4	40%
Written paper (Formal Critique)	1	30%
Quizzes	9	20%
Exercises and Discussion questions	3	10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Online attendance is taken once per week by Canvas activity. Students must log in one to two times per week, as determined by their own individual schedule, to complete assignments, discussion topics, and quizzes. Failure to log in and work is automatically logged by Canvas as an absence. Absences related to illness, family emergencies, legal obligations such as court dates, and approved college sponsored activities are eligible to be excused. Students must provide documentation of valid absence to the Professor so that reasonable accommodations can be made.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for submitting required work.

 

QUIZZES/EXAMS:

Students are assigned 9 quizzes and 4 tests during the semester. All quiz scores will be tabulated however, only 3 tests will counted towards the Final course score. Tests are only available on Saturdays of the week the Test is scheduled (see the Course Calendar for our schedule). Quizzes related to test content are always due the Wednesday of Test week. Quizzes cannot be made up if missed, therefore it is the responsibility of each student to keep up with the course calendar and complete all quizzes by the required deadlines. Tests can be made up if the absence is determined to excusable and supported by valid documentation. Talk to the Professor to confirm what valid documentation is accepted. If a makeup is approved by the professor, failure to complete a rescheduled makeup will result in a permanent zero (0) for the test score.  

 

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENTS:

Discussion assignments are small response projects/exercises that help students understand broad art concepts or practices.  These assignments cannot be made up if missed but are accepted up to 2 days after deadline at an automatic 15% deduction per each day the project is late.

 

THE FORMAL CRITIQUE:

The Formal Critique method requires the student to Describe, Analyze, Interpret and Evaluate a work of art that is directly observed (where available) from a gallery that has nationally or internationally recognized artworks and write a three (3) page, MLA formatted paper.  It is expected that students will compile their own information and submit their written paper through the appropriate Canvas assignment link this semester. Instances of Academic dishonesty are taken very seriously and could result in serious consequences for violations. MLA formatting basics can be found at https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/mla-format/.

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities):

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents). Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.  If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (kwsmith@nctc.edu/(940) 498-6207) or Yvonne Sandman (ysandmann@nctc.edu /(940) 668-4321 immediately.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. Academic dishonesty may result in the following sanctions, including, but not limited to: a grade of zero (0) or a lowered grade on the assignment or course, a reprimand, or suspension from the college.

 

ONLINE POLICIES:

As in any classroom, you are expected to be polite and respectful. Your email should be composed differently from a text. Begin with a simple greeting such as “Professor”, “Dear Professor” or “Good morning/afternoon” and state your name before explaining your specific issue. Disrespectful and demanding emails will not be answered and, in extreme instances, will be forwarded to the Dean. Any Canvas technical issues should be resolved by contacting Information Technology through Canvas Help > Submit a ticket.

 

Your WebEx conferences are the same as in person class.  Be sure to dress and sit as you would in class. If you are in a noisy environment, stay muted for the entirety of the meeting and use the chat to communicate. Disruptions such as derailing conversations and verbal abuse will result in the student being removed from the meeting and may result in disciplinary action from school.

 

CANVAS NOTIFICATIONS:

Students are required to set up course notifications in Canvas during the first week. Specify the email address or phone number your Canvas notifications go to by clicking Account > Settings> “Ways to Contact”. Enter your information here.

 

Syllabi Statements Spring 2021 - COVID-19 Specific

 

Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html