Syllabus

100 Art Introduction to Art
Owensboro Community and Technical College, KCTCS

Course, Section, Time, and Place:
100 Art, Section A002 TTH 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., HUM133
100 Art, Section A003 TTH 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., HUM133
Prerequisite: none

Humanities Bldg.: Office, Room 125 - or Art Studio, Room 133
Required Text: Getlein, Mark, Gilbert's, Living with Art. NY, NY: McGraw-Hill, Current Edition.

Course Description: A course in developing an understanding and appreciation for the visual arts. Areas of emphasis are the two and three-dimensional arts.

Course Objectives: Introduction to Art is designed to enhance the student's ability in understanding the purpose and function of art . The course is comprehensive in the fact, it introduces the students to the major visual art forms; including the physical, intellectual, and expressive characteristics reflected in the various medias. Art maintains its rank as a long standing form of communication. Students will discern how artists have not only mirrored their individual expression, but that of society itself. Students will come to recognize the reoccurrence and continual development of major themes throughout the history of art. Most important, the main focus and objective of this course is to encourage the students to open their mind to a variety of art forms, and seriously analyze its purpose and reason for being - leading toward an intellectual understanding or appreciation of creations that could very well seem abstract or obscure, because of the non-familiarity of concept or design.

Course Outline:
I. A Progression Overview of Art History. An examination of the development of art through various cultures and periods. (Chapters 14-22)
II. Art and the Artist. An investigation of the role art has played in society. This section also examines the progression of art through time. Concepts and Imagery. Exploring the development of ideas and images in art. Examination of themes and types of art. (Chapters 1-3)
II. The Visual Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. An introduction to the formal structure encompassing art. (Chapters 4-5)
III. The Two dimensional media. A study of the processes and the material the two dimensional artist uses to create. (Chapters 6-9)
IV. Art Issues. Censorship in the Arts (Art Issues: Censorship: Robert Mapplethorpe p220)
V. The Three dimensional media. A study of the processes and the material the three dimensional artist uses to create. (Chapters 11-13)

Required Reading Assignment: This will coincide with the Chapters listed in the course outline.
Method of evaluation: Students will be evaluated by their completion of assignments in a timely manner. Written and oral responses to questions and assignments presented to the student are expected to reflect the knowledge gained from class lectures and presentation, individual study, and assigned readings.

Course work value:
1 Research 20%
1 response paper: 20%
2 Exams: 40%
Final examination 20%
total 100%

Grade Scale: A: 100 - 90% B: 89 - 80% C: 79 - 70 D: 69 - 60% E: 59% - 0%

Exams: Short answer and essay.

Final Exam: to be announced.

Late Work: Late worked will be marked down 5 points every class period handed in late.
Research Papers must use books as your main sources, and must include a bibliography and citations. Otherwise the paper will receive a failing grade. Paper incompletely cited will be marked down up to 40 points.
Attendance and promptness: Four absences will merit a drop in letter grade. Five absences merit a two-letter grade drop. Six absences will result in a failing grade. Students are required to be present at the beginning of class for role. Excessive tardiness will result in a letter grade drop. Turn off all cell phones and pagers during class . A serious academic behavior is required, students will be asked to leave if this cannot be maintained.
Academic Dishonesty: Acts of academic dishonesty merit a failing grade in the course and will be reported to the Academic Dean.

General Education Competencies:
I. Communicate Effectively: to communicate effectively using standard written English. Student will exercise this ability through research papers and in addition, exams will include an essay component.
II. Think Critically: to think critically and make connections in learning across the disciplines. Analyze and discuss works of art, their content and how they relate to the human experience. Studio experience will be offered to complement the student's research in the creative processes in the visual arts. Furthermore, to examine intrinsic meaning along with functional application offering the student creative insight to new ideas, images, and concepts; resulting in awareness of the manifestation of art in society and how it has and is directly affecting their thought process.
III. Learn Independently: to analyze, summarize, and interpret a variety of reading materials. A careful reading and analysis of the course text book is required by every student.
IV. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments: to demonstrate an awareness of ethical considerations in making value choices, through this, the student will examine art as a reflection of civilizations' values and beliefs and how it has been perceived through art.