CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS DIVISION. ART 1030 / Art Appreciation

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1 CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS DIVISION ART 1030 / Art Appreciation

2 CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS DIVISION ART 1030: Art Appreciation Instructor: Michael Holsomback Credit Hours: 3 Phone: Semester: Fall 2010 Office: H-125 Classroom: H Use within e-learn only. E-learn log-in at Catalog Course Description: Study of significant works of art throughout history to heighten perception and enjoyment of the visual arts. Consideration of formal elements of artistic production in works representative of a broad range of styles, forms and periods. Prerequisites (and/or Corequisites): none Textbook(s) and Other Reference Material Basic to the Course: UNDERSTANDING ART by Lois Fichner-Rathus, 9th edition I. Humanities and Fine Arts / Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO): PSLO-1) Analyze significant primary texts and works of art; ancient, pre-modern and modern, as forms of cultural and creative expression. PSLO-2) Explain the ways in which humanities and/or artistic expression throughout the ages express the culture and values of its time and place. PSLO-3) Explore global/ cultural diversity. PSLO-4) Frame a comparative context through which they can critically assess the ideas, forces and values that have created the modern world. PSLO-5) Recognize the ways in which both change and continuity have affected human history. PSLO-6) Practice the critical and analytical methodologies of the Humanities and/or Fine Arts II. Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLO): CSLO-1) Recognize the great variety of functions or purposes inherent within art as a cultural and creative expression. Employ a vocabulary of numerous, core historic, stylistic and technical terms descriptive of form, content or context of art, crafts or architectural forms. (PSLO-1) CSLO-2) Recognize characteristic qualities of most art styles or cultural periods assigned from prehistory to the contemporary era and/or identify or match varied styles and themes to different geographic cultures or historical periods covered in this course. (PSLO-2) CSLO-3) Recognize that geographic, political, cultural and religious forces have stimulated and sustained the complexity and diversity of the worlds art and architecture. Research and explore this diversity and the resulting art forms. (PSLO-3) CSLO-4) Recognize and critically assess the ideas and artists responsible for the rise of modern art within the context of modernity. Also recognize contemporary trends within the visual arts leading to postmodern art. (PSLO-4) CSLO-5) Recognize the inherent value of change and process within the context of human creativity. Critically assess the affect creative expression has made upon human history. (PSLO-5) CSLO-6) Work Habits/Citizenship - The student/artist works responsibly and ethically in order to contribute positively to both the classroom community and the community at large. (PSLO-6)

3 III. Student Indicators (SI): Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to: SI-1) participate knowledgeably in open discussions and in informal class written assignments. SI-2) apply the functions of art to grasp their differences plus recognize the meaning of a vocabulary of numerous, core historic, stylistic and technical terms descriptive of form, content or context of art, crafts or architectural forms. SI-3) note and apply distinctions in subject matter styles or types plus isolate and describe the visual elements as they apply in specific works of art in discussions and/or in written assignments. SI-4) recognize and discuss orally or in short written assignments the sub-textual content of a work of art as implied by its subject matter and/or its visual components in preparation for an essay exam that involves similar skills. SI-5) within a sustained essay, recognize and discuss the sub-textual content implied by the described inter-relationship of subject matter and visual components within specific assigned artworks. SI-6) grasp and recognize characteristic qualities of most art styles or cultural periods assigned from prehistory to the contemporary era and/or identify or match varied styles and themes to different geographic cultures or historical periods covered in this course. SI-7) recognize from art works in the text the styles of many artists as assigned and also grasp and be able to analyze the relationship between the fame of certain artworks and the significance of their historic roles. SI-8) recognize varying standards for judging worth of art and construct clearly supported personal criteria for judging the worth of a specific assigned artwork. SI-9) as requested on exams, recognize and/or apply a core grasp of terms and ideas delivered in class presentations and/or in assigned reading. SI-10) as assigned, participate with an expressed appreciation or understanding in one or two related online or local galleries, museums or other cultural events. SI-11) practice critical thinking, within each unit or topic by designated discussions, deductive exercises or class written assignments and complete an original subjective, formalist analysis of a selected painting. SI-12) by matching or explicating the expression of such within a given art or structure sample, demonstrate a core grasp of a few geographic, political, cultural and or religious forces that stimulated or sustained a portion of the world s variety of art and/or architecture. IV. Assessments: 1) A series of four UNIT EXAMS addressing issues and concepts of art criticism and art history, from the course textbook, supplemental lecture, class work and field study 2) A series of daily CLASS WRITTEN EXERCISES, CLASS DISCUSSIONS and HOMEWORK addressing issues and concepts of art criticism and art history 3) CLASS PARTICIPATION and FIELD STUDY (assigned cultural events, art related field trips) CSLOs CSLO 1 CSLO 2 CSLO 3 CSLO 4 CSLO 5 CSLO 6 ASSESSMENTS Exam 4 Class Participation & Cultural Events

4 Assessment Percentages: Exam (Analytical Essay) 20% of the Final Grade Unit 2/3 Exam 15% of the Final Grade Unit 4 Exam 15% of the Final Grade Unit 5 Exam (Final) 20% of the Final Grade,, Homework 20% of the Final Grade Class Participation and Cultural Events 10% of the Final Grade Grading Policy: Both your total course grade and objective quizzes or assessments will follow this typical college grade percentages. A = B = C = D = F= < 65 W = Withdraw The student is responsible to withdraw prior to the drop deadline in order to receive a W grade. I = Incomplete (NOTE: To be eligible for an Incomplete from this professor you must have at least 90% of this course completed.) V. Weeks/Units/Topics: WEEK Weeks 1-3: UNIT / TOPICS Unit 1: Course Orientation + Introduction; What is (visual) Art? What is a Masterpiece? Its components; CHAPTER 1: Purposes, Styles; CHAPTERS 2-3: The Language of Art: Elements, Composition, Media; CHAPTER 4: Subject Matter, Content meaning, Styles). Weeks 4-7: Unit 2-3: The Art of the Ancients: CHAPTER 13; Classical Art: Greece and Rome: CHAPTER 14 Weeks 8-11: Weeks 12-15: Unit 4: Christian Art: From the Catacombs to the Cathedrals: CHAPTER 15; The Renaissance: CHAPTER 16; The Age of Baroque: CHAPTER 17 Modern Art: CHAPTER 19; The Twentieth Century: The Early Years: CHAPTER 20; Contemporary Art: CHAPTER 21. VI. Teacher Policy Statements Attendance Policies Though this course may make use of a supplemental website to post syllabi and for communication, this is NOT an online or hybrid class so attendance at every class meeting is an expected requirement of this course. Attendance and participation is based on being in class on time with textbook in hand. Participation is also based on homework, quizzes and participation in class work and discussions and any assigned cultural sites or field trips. Three late arrivals to class or three early departures or equal combinations of both may be totaled to equal one absence. Testing Policies All three or four major unit tests must be taken as assigned by instructor. There is no waiver of the lowest test grade. If you are absent for an exam you must immediately ask your instructor how he or she wishes you to make up that exam and you must follow through on those directions in a timely manner.

5 Homework / Daily Class Work / Quiz Policies Homework and online class-work may not be accepted if it is not submitted on time and no quizzes or daily online or in-class-work may be made up that is missed by either excused or unexcused absences. Instructors may make exceptions to this policy only at their own discretion. VII. College Policies This class is governed by the policies and procedures stated in the current Chattanooga State Student Handbook. Additional or more specific guidelines may apply. ADA Statement Students who have educational, psychological, and/or physical disabilities may be eligible for accommodations that provide equal access to educational programs and activities at Chattanooga State. These students should notify the instructor immediately, and should contact Disabilities Support Services within the first two weeks of the semester in order to discuss individual needs. The student must provide documentation of the disability so that reasonable accommodations can be requested in a timely manner. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements in order to receive a passing grade in a class, with or without reasonable accommodations. Disruptive Students The term classroom disruption means student behavior that a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering with the activities of a class. A student who persists in disrupting a class will be directed by the faculty member to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class period. The student will be told the reason(s) for such action and given an opportunity to discuss the matter with the faculty member as soon as practical. The faculty member will promptly consult with the division dean and the college judicial officer. If a disruption is serious, and other reasonable measures have failed, the class may be adjourned, and the campus police summoned. Unauthorized use of any electronic device constitutes a disturbance. Also, if a student is concerned about the conduct of another student, he or she should please see the teacher, department head, or division dean. Affirmative Action Students who feel that he or she has not received equal access to educational programming should contact the college affirmative action officer. Academic Integrity/Academic Honesty In their academic activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity. Academic dishonesty is prohibited. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, an attempt by one or more students to use unauthorized information in the taking of an exam, to submit as one's own work, themes, reports, drawings, laboratory notes, computer programs, or other products prepared by another person, or to knowingly assist another student in obtaining or using unauthorized materials. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions, which may be imposed through the regular institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an "F" or zero for an activity or to assign an "F" for the course.