Art Appreciation (ARTS 1301)

Syllabus ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation. 3 credits.

Instructor: Hagit Barkai

Meeting: Friday 10:00 a.m.-1p.m., Room: Writeley 220

Fine Arts Office: FAC 101. Phone: 713-718-6600

Office hours: By appointment, after class

E-mail: [email protected]

Learning Web: http://learning.cc.hccs.edu/members/hagit.barkai

Learning Blog: http://openclosedopen.blogspot.com/

Prerequisite: None

Required textbook: A world Of Art, by Henry M. Sayre. Prentice Hall; 6th edition (December 22, 2006). ISBN-10: 0132221861 ISBN-13: 978-0132221863

Course Description

This basic level course is designed for gaining an understanding of the fundamental principles or art appreciating and art making. The goal in this course is to develop an understanding of the scope of possibilities in how to see and speak about art, and to a critical approach in describing, analyzing and identifying artworks.

Over the semester the course will progress in five major directions, which will generally correspond to the assigned weekly reading:
1. Critical Thinking About Art: In this section general questions in art theory will be introduced and critically examined. Among the subjects that will be discussed: what is art, relationship between art and language, what is beauty, what is aesthetic value, and what is the relationship between art and imagination.
2. The Formal Elements of Art and Principles of Design: In this section we will discuss elements like line, space, light, color, texture, and principles such as balance, repetition, rhythm and harmony.
3. Media of the visual arts: This section will present traditional and contemporary media practices and technique in the visual arts, from drawing painting and sculpture to video, installation and performance art.
4. Art in History: In every class we will get a taste from particular events developments and movements in the history of art.
5. Contemporary art: In every class, a contemporary artist or visual art practice will be presented and discussed.

Class Environment:
Class will include segments of lectures, slide presentations, discussion, video presentations, and in-class experiments, which will review and elaborate on the readings.

Students Requirements:

Complete all readings and assignments on time, attend all classes and participate in in-class discussions and assignments.

Assignment

Students are required to submit essay#1 and studio art project#1 by March 11, and essay#2 and studio art project#2 by April 6. Instructions will be given by February 18, and will include a variety of options.

In addition to that, students are required to hold a sketch book for in class and out of class experiments, which will be used in discussions.

Grades:

Essays: 30% for the lower graded, 40% for the higher graded. Total: 70%

Studio art projects: 6% for the lower graded, 10% for the higher graded, sketch book: 4%

Total: 20%

Participation: 10%

Total 100%

CALENDAR:  reading schedule, assignments, topics

	critical	Formal	media	history	Due date
21-Jan	First class, introduction
28-Jan	Art and Intention 1-4	Line 55-63	Drawing 169-179	Ancient 408-419
4-Feb	Roles of artist 3-9	Line 64-74	Drawing 180-192	Ancient 419-429
11-Feb	Intention 10-15	Space 75-83	Printmaking 193-205	Faith 430-441
18-Feb	Perception 15-18	Space 84-92	Printmaking 206-219	Faith 441-450	Instructions
25-Feb	Words and images 19-25	light &color 93-101	Painting 220-237	Renaissance 451-459
4-Mar	Description and meaning 26-31	light &color 102-115	Painting 238-253	Renaissance 460-467
11-Mar	Iconography 32-37	light & color 115-122	Photography 254-273	Baroque 469-476	Midterm due
18-Mar	Spring Break
25-Mar	Visual Conventions 38-39	Formal Elements 123-130	film video 273-285	18th- 477-487	Grades due
1-Apr	Value in Art 40-46	Formal Elements 130-140	Sculpture 286-302	19th 488-497	Instructions
8-Apr	Beauty TBA	TBA	Sculpture 302-319	20th 498-503
15-Apr	Beauty TBA	TBA	Craft 320-346	20th 504-508
22-Apr	Easter break
29-Apr	Art and Politics 47-54	Principles of design 141-155	Design 384-396	20th 509-512
6-Apr	TBA	Principles of design 156-168	Design 396-407	20th 512-525	Finals Due
16-May	Grades due

Course Objectives

1. Complete a minimum of 2000 words in writing assignments
2. Be able to explain the correct terminology associated with works of art
3. Be able to identify and interpret iconography associated with works of art
4. Be able to discuss and write about works of art in their historical, cultural, political and philosophical contexts
5. Complete the required studio art assignments which will constitute 20% of the grade

Late work

All work should be submitted in announced due date. It is student’s responsibility to communicate in advance about any difficulty to submit work on time. In the case of no prior communication, no late work will be accepted. No late work will be accepted after last day of class.

Tardiness

Attendance is taken at the beginning of class. Excessive tardiness may be counted as absences. Leaving early will be counted as partial attendance as well.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend classes regularly. HCC policy states that students who miss more than 12.5% of class time may be dropped from the class. In the case of this course, W may result if you have more than 12 hours (2 classes) of absence. Please speak to me if you have special circumstances that affect your attendance. Students are responsible to obtain any materials and announcements given on days they were absent.

Incomplete

The grade of “I” (incomplete) is conditional and rarely given. A student receiving an “I” must arrange with the instructor to complete the course work within six months of the end of the incomplete term. After the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.” Upon completion of the coursework, the grade will be entered as I/grade on the student transcript. All “I”s must be changed to grades prior to graduation.

Withdrawals

Be certain you understand HCCS policies about dropping a course. It is your responsibility to officially withdraw from a class. When considering withdrawal from a course, remember that: 1. No grade is given and your transcript reflects no record of the course if you withdraw before the Official Date of Record.

2. A “W” (indicating withdrawal) appears on your transcript if you drop a course after the Official Date of Record and before the final deadline.

3. The final deadline to drop a course is approximately four weeks before fall or spring semester finals and one week before summer semester exams. Look on the semester calendar for the specific date. After this date students will receive the grade they earned.

Students who are dependents, with visas, or those receiving financial aid are expected to understand the consequences of receiving a grade of “W”, “I”, or “F”. In some cases, such a grade could cause the loss of financial aid, or change in student visa status.

Disabilities

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
Academic dishonesty

The HCCS policy on scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion:

1. Cheating on a test includes:

a. Copying from another student’s test paper; using during a test, materials not authorized by the person giving the test;

b. Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;

c. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an unadministered test;

d. Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered;

e. Using a cell phone during an exam.

2. Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit. This includes work taken from online sources without attribution.

3. Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System.

Tutoring

Students are encouraged to take advantage of tutoring services offered by the English Department located on the third floor of the Fine Arts Center next to the English office. Tutors will assist writing assignments and are especially helpful for students when English is a second language. In addition, online tutoring is available 24/7 at www.askonline.net. Submissions are returned within 24 hours or less.

Academic advising

Academic advisement concerning specific Fine Arts courses and degree plans for Art is available to Central College students during the academic semesters. Please sign up in the Fine Arts office, FAC 101, to speak to a full time instructor in your area of interest.

Repetition of courses

Students who repeat a course for a third or more time may face significant tuition and/or fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor or counselor about opportunities for tutoring and other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not receiving passing grades.