	Course Syllabus: Encounter with the Arts
	HUMA150 2 Credit Hours Instructor: Brigitta Staley E-mail: staleyb@kellogg.edu
	Course Description: An introduction to several forms of the Fine Arts; including Dance, Film, Music, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Theatre.
	Text: Humanities through the Arts Author: F. David Martin and Lee Jacobus ISBN: 9780073523989 Edition: 9th Published Date: 2015 The text may be purchased at the Kellogg Community College bookstore or on-line at http://bookstore.kellogg.edu/store1/home.aspx. A $13 + $1 per book postage fee will be added to on-line orders. You will need a flash drive or similar media to save assignments on.
	Prerequisites: You will need access to a computer with an Internet Browser and a word processing program to type up reports, etc., preferably Microsoft WORD. Since KCC computers have only Microsoft Word 20007, please convert other word processing programs such as Works or Word Perfect to either WORD 2003 or 2007, Rich Text Format or a PDF.
	Grading Policies: Withdrawal: Any student may withdraw from a class based on the dates established when the student registered. Please check with the Records office to check your withdrawal date if you are considering withdrawal. Incomplete: A student will be issued an incomplete when course work cannot be completed due to extenuating circumstances (medical problems, hospitalization, death in family, etc.). The remaining course requirements must be completed by the end of the next semester. An incomplete must be prearranged with your instructor. Grades for HUMA 150 will be figured on a point basis. Points will be given for the following activities: Participation in discussions 150 Experience Report 180 Web Assignments 300 Community Calendar 100 Quizzes 120 Final Exam 150 Assignments are not accepted late so check your due dates given with each assignment carefully.
	General Policies: All e-mails must include your first and last name. Don't assume I will know who badboy444@hotmail.com is. Please try to be consistent using the same e-mail address. Work is not accepted late. (computer problems and electrical outages are not excuses, plan to complete an assignment 2 days ahead of schedule to allow for any unforeseen problems.) Since there is no attendance requirement, it is imperative that you participate in the discussions weekly and complete the web assignments on time. Should any problems arise, e-mail me at staleyb@kellogg.edu as soon as possible to work out a solution.
	Assignments: Assignments will include: Weekly Discussions Web Assignments Quizzes Final Exam Experience Report Community Calendar Chapter Readings
	Student Responsibilities: The student is responsible to read all announcements that are posted for the course. The student is responsible for checking and knowing due dates for all assignments. The student is responsible for informing the instructor of any special circumstances that might occur which would give the student extended time for completing work. Students are responsible for e-mailing their instructor with questions or concerns.
	Instructor Responsibilities: The instructor is responsible to provide the student with support for questions concerning the material covered in the course. The instructor is responsible for posting grades in a timely manner.
	Course Goals: Upon completion of this course students will have a better understanding and appreciation of the Fine Arts.
	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin.
	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between the instructor and any student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.