NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Art Appreciation
Course prefix, number, and section number: ARTS 1301.340; ARTS 1301.341
Semester/Year of course: Spring2025
Semester start and end dates: 1/21/2025 - 5/16/2025
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description:
A course open to all students directed toward understanding the elements
and principles as applied to visual expression and arts: branding, painting, sculpture and architecture as well as printmaking, ceramics, digital media, metal work and weaving. 48 lecture hours.
Course prerequisites: none
Course Disclaimer: College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content.
Required course materials: Textbook: Mark Getlein, Living With Art, 11th or 12th or 13th ed.; digital or cell phone camera
Name of instructor: Cheryl McGrath
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments: 7 weekly/semi-weekly assignments with discussions -77%
2 analysis papers – 23%
Final grade scale: Percentage of points out of total possible points:
90-100 –A; 80-89 -B; 70-79-C; 60-69 –D; Below 60 -F
Late work policy: Late work is only accepted in extreme circumstances with instructor permission ahead of the due date.
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