John Adelman Course Syllabus Art Appreciation ARTS 1301-0071 ...

Instructor'sRequirementsAll students must be ready for class promptly at start of class 1301-0071 at 11am &1301-0069 at 3:30 pm. All students must participate in all class discussions. Allelectronic devices are to be turned OFF prior to the start of class.AttendanceAttendance is mandatory for this class. An individual student record of attendance willbe logged at the beginning of each class. Failure to attend class will be cause to lowerthe overall grade of the offending student. 2 (two) absences, this includes all types ofabsences, regardless of cause, are granted each student, non-transferable, with noacademic disciplinary action taken. On the occasion of the 3rd (third) absence theoverall final grade, will be lowered 2(two full points per extra day off) Example: astudent whose classwork warrants a final grade of 92% but has 5 absences will earn a“B”(92%-6%=86%)Within the four allowable absences, if the student fails to turn in an assignment ormisses a quiz or exam due to the absence, that of course will adversely affect thestudent’s grade.The student is responsible for all information given during the lectures, even ifthe student is absent. Failure to be aware of an assignment or date of a quiz issolely the responsibility of the student.TardinessTardiness is also greatly discouraged for this course. Tardiness includes but is notlimited to, arriving late to class, taking early, prolonged breaks, and leaving class early.Tardies are one-half of an absence. Absences and Tardies are cumulative and arecounted together.BEING LATE MORE THAN 15MIN. IS CONSIDERED A FULL ABSENCE. LIKEWISELEAVING CLASS MORE THAN 15MIN PRIOR TO THE END OF CLASS ISCONSIDERED A FULL ABSENCE.The student is expected to remain in his or her seat throughout the entire duration ofthe class. Failure to do so will result in both deductions in attendance and participationgrades.Tardiness for Tests/Exams and Assignments due dates are extremely severe. Itincludes but is not limited to 10 point deduction for being late and 1 point perminute for the lateness.Each student is responsible for keeping their own accurate attendance record andshould realize when they are approaching academic disciplinary action: pointdeductions.The tardy student is solely responsible for making sure the Instructor knows thestudent was late (by informing the instructor after class.) Otherwise, the studentrisks a Full Absence to be counted.Additionally if you are late to class, you are expected to enter the classroom quietly anddiscretely, and includes opening and shutting the door, zipping & unzipping backpacks,rustling through paper, etc.Attendance, drops are solely the responsibility of the Student.

Program/DisciplineRequirements:If applicableHCC GradingScaleCourse PurposeThis course presents a survey of the visual arts, including artistic media andtechniques, and art history. Students in Art Appreciation will also explore visualprinciples and elements through hands-on activities.Description of Course ContentThis course is intended to be a broadly based introduction to the visual arts and willdeal with issues such as the nature of art, the content and meaning of art, the artists’means of production and, finally, the development of art over time. Students in ArtAppreciation will learn to consider ideas, concepts, social, cultural, economic, and otherfactors when analyzing specific art works and will learn to apply these factors whencreating objects.Objectives and RequirementsBy the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or abovewill have demonstrated the ability to:• Complete and comprehend all graded assignments.• Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12 hours).• Arrive at class promptly and with the required materials for that day’s session.• Be prepared for and participate in small group or class discussions.• Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, andpersuasive language.• Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating,solving problems, and acquiring information .• Complete a minimum of 2000 words in combination of writing assignments and/or projects .• Maintain an overall average of 70 or above on assignments, projects, and testsand styles included in the course syllabus.• Compare and contrast works of art from the text using the terminology andiconography of art.• Explain the function of art in its historical context.• Complete the required studio art assignments which will constituteapproximately 25% of the final grade.A = 100- 904 points per semester hourB = 89 - 80:3 points per semester hourC = 79 - 70:2 points per semester hourD = 69 - 60:1 point per semester hour59 and below = F 0 points per semester hourIP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hourW(Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hourI (Incomplete)0 points per semester hourAUD (Audit)0 points per semester hourIP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenrollto receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuingeducation courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade pointsby the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" donot affect GPA.See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.InstructorGrading CriteriaInstructional Required: A World of Art, 6th Edition, Henry Sayre. Comes with digital MyArtsLabMaterials Custom Access Code card for E-book and peripherals.Optional: Sayre / Writing about Art / 6th edition

Of note; expect the instructor or fellow students to challenge your statements, agreement is not sought simply issueclarity. Likewise, when you are challenging another’s position all respect must be paid, remember you will beaddressing or challenging a statement not the individual making said statement. All comments should be pertinentto the discussion. Failure to adhere to proper etiquette, i.e. abusive or foul language, yelling or overly loud voiceprojection or failure to heed the instructor’s will, will be cause to significantly lower the offending student’s finalparticipation grade and/or overall grade. If the Instructor deems necessary the student may be removed, possiblypermanently, from the class.A deduction to the student’s participation grade is permanent.No make-ups, re-dos, or extra credit are issued in regards to a missed or poorly executed assignment/quiz orexam.OF NOTE: A student who has successfully executed the class throughout the entire semester, goodattendance, getting 90% or higher on assignments, quizzes and exams. And, on the last day of class, prior tofinals week, has an “A” average, can opt out of the final.NOW be sure you have all your questions answered prior to dismissing for the end of class first day. Be sureyou understand fully what the instructor is requiring of you throughout the entire semester.