ART211-Staley-Fall2008

ART 211: Art Appreciation

Fall 2008

Instructor:

Brigitta Staley

Phone:

269-965-3931, ext. 2294

Office Hours:
Online:

Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner.
Email me at staleyb@kellogg.edu: check Art Appreciation syllabus at http://academic.kellogg.edu/staleyb/Art_Ap_syl_FA08.html

Course Prerequisites:

Compass score of 70 or above in reading, OR ACT reading score of 16, OR Asset score of 98 or 99 with minimum grade of P or C, OR English 120, 151, or 152 with a minimum grade of C or better.

Fluency using the computer and software programs such as PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

Textbook

Required: Preble, Preble and Frank. Prebles' Artforms. Edition: 9th Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall Year: 2008

Access code for OneKey

The text may be purchased at the Kellogg Community College bookstore or online at http://direct.mbsbooks.com/kellogg.htm A $9. postage fee will be added to online orders.

Online Course Features and Requirements

Number of tests: 8 quizzes of which 0 must be proctored.

Required on campus sessions: Optional orientation in a computer lab (room and time to be announced via email)

Estimated time per week: 3 - 10 hours

Group interaction required: yes; Discussion Board interaction and group project

Scheduled activities or self paced: Assignments have specific due dates

Requirements:

Students must have access to the following:

Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox.
Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.

Other requirements: PowerPoint

Course Site:

http://bb.kellogg.edu

Curriculum Statement:

This course may be used to fulfill the creative (humanities) requirement.

Description

Art Appreciation is a survey of contemporary and traditional visual art themes. Emphasis is on current problems in communication through painting, sculpture, photography, film and architecture. May be used as humanities (creative) credit.

Objectives

1. Develop an awareness of art in his/her everyday environment

2. Assess how art affects his/her everyday life; assess the role art plays in our culture.

3. Validate art as a global experience and phenomenon

4. Incorporate a working vocabulary of terms and concepts used to produce and analyze art into his/her experience.

5. Interpret artwork through discussions, written responses and research papers.

6. Consolidate knowledge and understanding of different artists and styles.

Grading Scale

A	94 - 100%
A-	90 - 93%
B	85 - 89%
B-	80 - 84%
C	75 - 79%
C-	70 - 74%
D	65 - 69%
D-	60 - 64%
F	59% and below

Academic Policies Dropping: It is the responsibility of the student to know the date by which he or she may obtain a refund of tuition and the date by which withdrawing from the course can result in a grade of "W". The general formula is Refund of tuition - first one-tenth of class days. Grade of "W" - Prior to seven-eighths of the duration of the class. Specific dates are available from the Customer Service Center.

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by the date determined by the Instructor.

Attendance Attendance is mandatory for online success; although there is no specific meeting time for this asynchronous class, the student must be able to devote a significant amount of time per week to fulfill the course requirements.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).

Disclaimer
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 semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. 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.

Make-up Policy At the discretion of the Instructor.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies	Dropping: It is the responsibility of the student to know the date by which he or she may obtain a refund of tuition and the date by which withdrawing from the course can result in a grade of "W". The general formula is Refund of tuition - first one-tenth of class days. Grade of "W" - Prior to seven-eighths of the duration of the class. Specific dates are available from the Customer Service Center.
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed by the date determined by the Instructor.
Attendance	Attendance is mandatory for online success; although there is no specific meeting time for this asynchronous class, the student must be able to devote a significant amount of time per week to fulfill the course requirements.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. Any students caught cheating will receive NO points for the exam or quiz in which the cheating occurred, and/or will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of Kellogg Community College (at the discretion of the instructor).
Disclaimer	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 semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. 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.
Make-up Policy	At the discretion of the Instructor.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.