Course Syllabus

Art 103_70 Syllabus Ref 3056_Batalo.pdf

Art 103/Art Appreciation

Summer 2019

May 29-July 1, 2019

Online interaction, 10.8 hours per week

3 units - Online Course

Professor: Dr. Mandi Batalo

Email: mabatalo@sbccd.cc.ca.us or use the Help section of Canvas “Ask Your Instructor a Question”

Phone: 909-384-8937. Please note, my office phone number will be checked once a week during the five weeks of this course and I will return phone calls during my on-campus office hours. If it is urgent you reach me, please email me.

Office: Art Gallery 105

Office Hours: I will be on campus the following days and available to meet in-person. Please email me if you would like to meet:

• Wednesday: May 29, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
• Tuesday: June 4, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
• Thursday: June 13, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
• Wednesday: June 19, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
• Tuesday: June 25, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

I can also arrange to meet with you through the Zoom application on Canvas. This is similar to Skype or Facetime.

Course Description: This course is an introduction to two- and three-dimensional art from a multicultural perspective. Art in a historical and worldwide context, the function of art in society, art processes, and visual vocabulary are examined.

• Associate Degree Applicable
• Course credit transfers to CSU and UC.
• C-ID ARTH 100

Textbook: No textbook is required for this class. Each week reading assignments will be posted on Canvas along with discussion questions, videos, quizzes and writing and/or activity assignments.

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

• Communication Skills: Literacy, Interpersonal Skills
• Quantitative Skills: Mathematical Theory, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Visualization
• Critical Thinking Skills: Information Literacy, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Creativity
• Discipline Specific Skills: Discipline Theory, Discipline Technology, Discipline Performance
• Personal, Social, Professional Responsibility: Self-Knowledge, Goal Setting, Cultural Awareness, Ethics

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Articulate ideas utilizing art terminology for critical discussion
• Demonstrate proficient technical and creative skills with a variety of art materials
• Effectively develop concepts into physical form
• Describe and discuss art in its aesthetic, cultural and historical context

Student Learning Outcomes:

• When shown an image of a major work of art, the student will effectively describe the work in relation to the culture

• When asked to evaluate and critique works of art, the student will effectively describe the work in relation to the artist’s intent

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

• Distinguish and compare artworks from various cultures and regions demonstrating knowledge about the visual concerns of those cultures
• Evaluate a work of art from the creator’s point of view through the exploration of the successful completion of the creator’s intent
• Explain how the basic elements of visual art such as lines, color, and texture change affect the work and its message
• Analyze different methods of producing art, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and printmaking and the unique characteristics of each

Instructor Requirements: This course is a 5-week online course and 10.8 hours of online interaction required each week. You will be working independently through this course and are expected to complete online readings, assignments, quizzes, and discussions. You may complete the coursework at any time during the day, but you must adhere to weekly due dates for all discussion posts, assignments, and quizzes as listed in the schedule. Your final grade will be a combination of the points received for participation in discussion board posts, quizzes, and assignments.

Grading:

Letter Grade   Percentage Points

            A          100% - 90%

            B          89% - 80%

            C          79% - 70%

            D          69% - 60%

            F          59% and below

 

Discussion Board Posts: A question or link to an internet resource will be posted on the Discussion Board and you will be asked for a response. The posts are guided questions based on articles or course reading that will provide the majority of our “classroom” discussion. You will need to write a thoughtful response to the question. Feel free to include outside references for your answer but be sure to cite if you do.

Video Responses: You will watch online videos during the course. You may be asked to respond to questions and submit those responses as assignments on Canvas. Answer from watching the video—not from Googling the answers.

Quizzes: There will be quizzes during the course. Quizzes will be based on assigned reading and videos and will be available on Canvas.

• There will be no make-up quizzes. If you do not take it in the allotted time, the quiz will not be reset. The only exception is for extreme emergencies and with proper documentation (for example, family death or hospitalization during quiz availability).
• If you begin a quiz after 11 PM on the day it is due I will not reset the quiz if something goes wrong—start your quiz early enough to finish it by the time it is due.

Academic Dishonesty: Cheating constitutes academic dishonesty and in general, will be handled as part of the course grading process. Penalties may range from no credit for the assignment up to and including exclusion and/or an “F” for the course.   Depending on the severity, the college will be officially notified. Similarly, plagiarism is not allowed and will be punished in the same manner as cheating. Any plagiarizing, whether it is intentional or unintentional, will receive a “0”. You are responsible for making sure your work is not plagiarized. Oversight on your part will not be accepted as an excuse for plagiarism. Failing to cite published sources is considered plagiarism. Copying and pasting from an online website is plagiarism unless the information is properly cited.

Class Conduct: Disruptive or disrespectful behavior to me or to a fellow student will not be tolerated. I will not tolerate rudeness in emails or in discussion board posts. Please remember to keep your comments respectful, clean and acceptable, as if you were in a traditional face to face classroom.

Note About Computers: Please be aware that a broken computer or the inability to retrieve, produce or submit assignments from a computer will not be accepted as a valid excuse for late work. I advise you to save all your documents to a flash drive, your email, the cloud, or your hard drive. I highly recommend that you submit items earlier than the deadline, waiting until the last minute and having a technical problem will not excuse you from a quiz, project, or paper. If your computer breaks, there are free computers on campus, at your local public library, and you may always rent computer time at your local FedEx/Kinkos store.

Provocative/Offensive Imagery and/or Content Warning: Art reflects the human experience. Sometimes artwork can be provocative, offensive, or obscene to viewers. Keep in mind we may encounter work that challenges your notions of decency or of what ‘art’ is. This is a learning environment, so please keep an open mind.

Your success in and out of this class:

ADA Accommodations: If you require a disability-related accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can assist you in a timely manner. You should also contact Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) directly to make your request. You will be required to provide DSPS with professional verification of your disabling condition(s). DSPS is located in ADSS 105. The phone numbers are: Voice: 909-384-4443; TTY: 888-2357.

Library: Go to http://library.valleycollege.edu for hours.

The Academic Advancement Lab: Go to http://www.valleycollege.edu/student-services/tutoring-academic-support/acad-computer-lab for hours and information.

Counselors: Counselors are available to assist students with career and curriculum planning decisions, as well as personal problems such as drug and alcohol dependency. Go to http://www.valleycollege.edu/student-services/counseling for more information.

Help Desk: The SBCCD Help Desk number 1-909-384-4357 is available Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. The SBVC After Hours Help Desk number is 1-844-612-7420 and is for Canvas help only on nights and weekends.

Division: Arts and Humanities

Division Dean: Dr. Kay Weiss, NH 225, 909-384-8535

Division Secretary: Catalina Trasporte, NH 225, 909-384-8633

Art Secretary: Emily McNichols, Art Gallery, 909-394-8939

Schedule:

Note - The following schedule does not include a description of the discussions, assignments or the titles of the videos. The discussions, assignments, and videos are found within Modules 1-11 on Canvas and also under the Assignments and Quizzes tabs. This schedule is subject to change by the discretion of the instructor. It is your responsibility to make note changes and turn work in on time. If this schedule changes I will post the revised schedule in “Announcements.” Please check the Announcements tab frequently! Please refer to your registration statement for last day to drop and last day to withdraw.

Week 1: May 29-June 2

•  Introduction to the Course
• Read the Syllabus and Modules 1 and 2
• Complete the discussion board posts, videos, quizzes and assignments for Modules 1 and 2.
• During the first week of class, the discussion board posts for Self-Introduction and Making Art is the Act of Discovery are due Thursday, May 30 at 11:59 pm. The discussion board post Expose Yourself to Art and the quizzes and writing assignments are due by 11:59 pm, Sunday, June 2.

Week 2: June 3-June 9

•  Read Modules 3, 4 and 5.  Complete the discussion board posts, videos, quizzes and assignments for Modules 3, 4 and 5 by 11:59 pm, Sunday, June 9.
•  Introduction to the Final Assignment. The Final Assignment is due by 11:59 pm, Monday, July 1.

Week 3: June 10-June 16

• Read Modules 6, 7 and 8
• Complete the discussion board posts, videos, quizzes and assignments for Modules 6, 7 and 8 by 11:59 pm, Sunday, June 16.

Week 4: June 17-June 23                     

• Read Modules 9 and 10
• Complete the discussion board posts, videos, assignments and quizzes for Modules 9 and 10 by 11:59 pm, Sunday, June 23

Week 5: June 24-July 1

• Read Module 11
• Complete the discussion board posts, assignment and quiz for Module 11 by 11:59 pm, Sunday, June 30. The Final Assignment is due by11:59 pm, Monday, July 1.