Syllabus, Art Appreciation, ART 1100 H, CRN 1437Erik DayFall 2014, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30am – 10:45amRoom 308, Nix Performing Arts Building

Faculty InformationEmail: egday@ung.eduOffice Location: TBDOffice Phone: TBDOffice Hours: TBD

Important Dates-Class Begins: 8/18 (after 12:00 pm)-Drop Add Period: 8/18-22-No Class for Labor Day Holiday: 9/1-Roll Verification Due: 8/26-Withdrawal Deadline: 9/11-Mid-term Assessments: 10/6-8 -Thanksgiving Break: 11/24-28-Last Day of Classes: 12/5-Final Exam: 12/8, Monday, 8:00 am-10:00 am

PrerequisitesNone

Text and Other MaterialsRequired Text: Exploring Art: A Global, Thematic Approach by Margaret Lazzari.

ISBN-10: 1111343799 ISBN-13: 978-1111343798

This text is in the bookstore. You must get the most recent edition. If you would prefer to find this resource some other way, this is acceptable, but you must have the mostcurrent version of the text. You can order the text through Amazon.com; you can get it used or new. You can rent the text. You can even get the online version if you like.

YOU DO NOT NEED THE VERSION WITH THE COURSEMATE CODES!!

Desire to Learn/ D2L:This is the resource you will use to access your homework and grades.

Visit the following address: https://ung.view.usg.edu/

When you are logged into the site, your first step will be to click the link that allows entrance into this class. Once there, you will simply click on “Course Content” and find the “Homework” link. You can only complete the homework after it has been assigned, as

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the link has to be activated. Once activated, you have two attempts to complete the assignment. When you have finished the homework your highest grade will be recorded in the grade book.

In addition to homework, D2L will allow you to regularly access your grades for homework and exams, as well as your attendance records.

One note; DO NOT use the D2L email as a method for communicating with the professor. Use your university email account for all classroom communications.

Digication: Many of the lectures and documents related to this class will be available on the

UNG website through my Digication website.

Visit the following address: https://ung.digication.com/craig_marshal_wilson/Art_Appreciation/published

Click on: Art Appreciation

See the various subheadings and click on the link where the material you need is located.

Course Description and ObjectivesStudents completing this course will gain a deep understanding of Visual Art that

will engender a broader awareness and appreciation of Art and Art Media. Participants will develop a working knowledge of the characteristics and purposes of Art and researchthe formal language of Drawing, Design, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture and other Visual Media. Students will also investigate the socio-cultural influence of Visual Art on politics, history, religion, science and society. In addition, the student will gain the vocabulary and conceptual framework necessary for the scholarly analysis and discussionof a wide range of art forms.

Methods of InstructionBecause this is a lecture class, most of our in-class information will be gleaned

from slide lectures. However, much of your learning will be self-directed and centered onreadings from our book as well as researching topics from a variety of extra-class resources.

Our text is Margaret is formatted so that each chapter begins with a preview and timeline of the objects and basic concepts investigated. Images, section headings, boldface text, italicized text and bulleted sections are signifiers of important ideas that every student should learn. Artist’s names, titles, dates and genres (styles or movements) are also important to gain a deeper understanding of art and its historical context. It is imperativethat you read all of the assigned text. Over the course of the semester we will have six exams that assess your understanding of the material. Each exam covers approximately 2 chapters. You are required to take the exam on the day it is administered. If you miss an

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exam, you must schedule a make-up exam by the following class day, but only during my office hours. You are permitted only one make-up exam.

Additionally, there will be a Homework component. This entails either doing exercises on D2L and/or writing about topics and objects we have discussed. Any homework turned in late will receive a 5-point deduction for each day it is late.

Lastly, there will be an Artwork Analysis, which is a written analysis of a work of art. This assignment, which takes places at the end of the semester, is a demonstration of your understand of the key concepts that are covered in the course. As with the homework, a 5-point deduction will occur for each day that it is late!

My lectures and our in-class discussions are critical and will supplement and expand ideas from the text. We will discuss images and artists not mentioned in the book,as well as additional images by the artists discussed in the text, enabling the student to understand the concepts in a broader, richer fashion. Students should always be prepared, having read the text previous to a day’s discussion. While in class, students should alwayshave their text and supplies for taking notes and completing exams. If you read, attend class, take notes, complete your homework and Artwork Analysis, and study for exams you will succeed! This class is structured around student engagement and notationwill be made concerning each pupil’s preparedness. If it becomes obvious that students are not reading the assigned sections, pop-quizzes will be administered.

Methods of Evaluation and GradingGrades are based on the following mathematical formula:

-6 Exams: 60% of your final grade.-Homework: 20% of your final grade.-Artwork Analysis: 10% of your final grade.-Class Participation and Attendance: 10% of the final grade.

Attendance and ParticipationAttendance is mandatory; The University of North Georgia Attendance Policy

permits only 1 week of absences per class per semester. Each absence, excused or not, is worth 10 points that will be deducted from your Attendance and Participation grade. Tardiness and Early Departures will not be tolerated. You have a 5-minute grace period from the top of the hour. Each tardy/ early departure is worth 5 points that willbe deducted from your Attendance and Participation grade. You must attend the Final Examination. Students who miss 5 or more days will receive an automatic “WF” for the class.

Classroom ConductStudents are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is

conducive to learning. While the University experience is one which values academic freedom and liberty, it cannot reach its goals of facilitating learning if some structure does not exist. To that end, please review the following list of appropriate behaviors and

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act accordingly. Failure to acknowledge expectations of classroom etiquette will result in your being asked to leave the class until you can modify your behavior.

1. Students are expected to attend class and pay attention, to be on time, find a seat, and be prepared to engage in the work of the class (e.g., taking notes, studio work, critique, participating in group activities, attending outside events, etc.). Do not ask an instructor in class to go over material you missed by skipping a class or not concentrating. There are no private tutorials for this course. The student is responsible for obtaining notes from classmates for missed lectures.

2. Not coming to class late or leaving early. If you must enter a class late, do so quietly and do not disrupt the class by walking between the class and the instructor. Do not leave class unless it is an absolute necessity. Difficulty finding parking or conflicting course schedules do not constitute a sufficient reason for coming to class late or leaving early.Students are expected to stay in class until the class is dismissed, unless prior arrangements have been made for an early dismissal, e.g. a physician’s appointment. Most important, students are expected to participate until the end of class. Not packing book bags or backpacks to leave until the instructor has dismissed class. Avoiding audibleand visible signs of restlessness. These are both rude and disruptive to the rest of the class.

3. Students are to come to class prepared to begin work. This means arriving to the first day of class and each class session with materials ready. Students should not waste class time gathering materials or resources that should have been taken care of prior to the class session. This includes research, purchasing supplies, printing materials, or preparinghandouts for presentations etc.

4. Work is expected on the date it is due. Exceptions are made only for extraordinary situations and with the approval of the professor arranged in advance of missing the deadline. Students are not to burden the instructor with excuses as to why they were unable to make the project deadline. Appropriate behavior means taking responsibility foryour inadequacies, gracefully accepting any related penalties and not expecting exceptions to course policy. 5. Focusing on class material during class time. Sleeping, talking to others, doing work for another class, reading the newspaper, checking email, and exploring the internet are unacceptable, disrespectful and can be disruptive. Students are expected to turn off cell phones, pagers, radios, iPods, laptops and other such electronic devices during class. Exceptions are permitted only with the professor’s prior consent. If necessary, the instructor will collect such materials at the beginning of class and return them at the end of class.

6. No eating and drinking during class time unless given express permission by the instructor.

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7. Students are expected to use good manners, be courteous and act with decorum toward their peers and anyone who may be in class facilitating the learning process. Students are encouraged to ask questions at any time. Students are expected to raise their hands. Students are expected to be polite and respect the instructor or other students who are currently speaking. Students should not talk with other classmates while the instructor or another student is speaking. Students should not monopolize class discussion. Allow others time to give their input and ask questions. Do not stray from the topic of class discussion.

8. Students are not to expect exceptions to course policy under any circumstances. Coursepolicies fairly apply to each and every student in the course. Serious issues do arise and students are encouraged to speak with the instructor about anything that might prevent them from meeting course expectations. However, the instructor’s only obligation is to advise you of your options-not to make special arrangements for you that compromise thevalidity and objectivity of the course.

9. Academic honesty is crucial at University of North Georgia and in my classroom. Any cheating, plagiarism, fabrication or helping others to commit said acts are all forms of Academic Dishonesty and will not be tolerated.

SUPPLEMENTAL SYLLABUSStudents are expected to refer to the http://ung.edu/academic-affairs/policies-and-guidelines/supplemental-syllabus.php for the following information:

1. Academic Exchange

2. Academic Integrity Policy

3. Academic Success Plan Program

4. Class Evaluations

5. Course Grades and Withdrawal Process

6. Disruptive Behavior Policy

7. Inclement Weather

8. Smoking Policy

9. Students with Disabilities

Approved 27-FEB-2013

Course Content and CalendarThis is a tentative document. It is a rough appraisal of the course and its order and

timetable. Dates are subject to change due to weather, emergency, health issues or special events. A good hint is to mark the days off as the class unfolds. This will be a more accurate accounting of the daily schedule.

Week OneIntroduction to Art Appreciation Syllabus review: Sign Syllabus Contract, Discuss Chapter 1

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Homework: Read Chapter 1, “A Human Phenomenon” and Chapter 4, “Deriving Meaning”

Week Two Discuss Chapter 1 and 4Homework: Read Chapter 5, “Making, Using and Preserving Art”Discuss Chapter 4 and 5

Week ThreeDiscuss Chapters 4 and 5Review Chapters 1, 4 and 5Homework: Study for Exam # 1

9/4: Exam # 1, Chapters 1, 4 and 5Discuss Chapter 2Homework: Read Chapter 2, “The Language of Art and Architecture”

Week FourDiscuss Chapter 2Homework: Read Chapter 6, “Food and Shelter”Discuss Chapter 6Homework: Read Chapter 7, “Reproduction and Sexuality”

Week FiveDiscuss Chapters 6 and 7

Week SixReview Chapters 6 and 7Homework: Study for Exam # 2

9/25: Exam # 2, Chapters 6 and 7Homework: Read Chapter 8, “Deities and Places of Worship”Discuss Chapter 8

Week SevenHomework: Read Chapter 9, “Mortality and Immortality”Discuss Chapters 8 and 9

Week Eight10/7: Mid-term Assessments Discuss Chapter 9Review Chapters 8 and 9Homework: Study for Exam #3

10/9: Exam # 3, Chapters 8 and 9Discuss Chapter 10

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Homework: Read Chapter 10, “Power, Politics and Glory”

Week NineDiscuss Chapter 10Homework: Read Chapter 11, “Social Protest/ Affirmation”Discuss Chapter 11

Week TenDiscuss Chapter 11Review Chapters 10 and 11Homework: Study for Exam # 4

10/23: Exam # 4, Chapters 10 and 11Discuss Chapter 12Homework: Read Chapter 12, “Mind and Body”

Week Eleven Discuss Chapters 12Homework: Read Chapter 13, “Race, Gender, Clan and Class”

Week TwelveDiscuss Chapters 12 and 13

Week Thirteen Discuss Chapter 13Review Chapters 12 and 13Homework: Study for Exam # 5

11/13: Exam # 5, Chapters 12 and 13Homework: Read Chapter 14, “Nature, Knowledge and Technology”Discuss Chapter 14

Week Fourteen Discuss Chapter 14Homework: Read Chapter 15, “Entertainment and Visual Culture”Watch Rivers and TidesWatch Chuck Close: A Portrait in ProgressDiscuss Chapters 14 and 15

Week Fifteen 11/24-28: No Classes, Thanksgiving Break

Week SixteenDiscuss Chapter 15Last Week of Class!Review Chapters 14 and 15

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Homework: Study for Exam # 6, Final Exam

Week Seventeen12/9: Tuesday, 10:20 am-12:20 pm,Final, Exam #6 over Chapters 14 and 15, Attendance Mandatory

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