Southwest College

Houston Community College System

Fall 2004

Instructor: Donna Kleszcz 713-718-7700

Faculty Workroom: Bldg. B Friday one half hour prior to class

e-mail: donna.kleszcz@HCCS.edu Cash Road

Art Appreciation Arts 1301

CRN 53211 Friday 11am- 2pm

Course Description: Art Appreciation will provide the student with an understanding of the diverse ways in which cultures construct and represent their reality. We will look at slides, video tapes, art objects, of paintings, sculpture, architecture and the minor arts.

We will acquire a vocabulary that will enable us to describe and discuss visual art, its formal properties, techniques, and sources of inspiration.

Course Objectives:

1. Mastery of basic vocabulary

2. Understand technical procedures for various media

3. An ability to assess the role of art within its cultural context

4. An ability to recognize major cultural styles and forms of art

5. An ability to write about art in a clear and effective manner

6. An ability to think critically

Course Text: A World of Art by Henry M. Sayre, rev. 4^th ed.

Sketchbook multi-use paper 12”x 18”

Attendance: Class attendance is considered important since the weight of course matter depends on the recognition and interpretation of works of art. Partial attendance (arriving very late leaving early without excuse) receives partial (P) credit. In some cases, of course, there may be a good reason for you not to attend, and in those cases I expect you to contact me on or before the day of your absence. I expect you to call in sick to class in the same manner you would call in sick to work. If you have special needs see me after class. “Any student who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Support Services Counselor at the beginning of each semester. Faculty members are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by Disability Support Service Office. Dr. Becky Hauri is the Southwest College disabilities counselor. Her telephone # is (713)718-7909.

Make-Up Policy: There will be no make-up of test. Opportunities for extra credit will be given throughout the semester.

Grading System: Evaluation will be based on the results of quizzes (3), mid-semester and final examination results, as well as, participation in class discussion and studio activities. These tests will combine essay, matching, multiple choice, true/false and identification and are drawn from material presented through class discussion of slides, textbook content, handouts, and video tapes. In addition, an essay, in which you analyze a work of art that you have personally experienced is to be presented on the day of your final examination. Policy regarding scholastic dishonesty: Cheating on a test; Plagiarism: using another person’s work without appropriate acknowledgement; Collusion: unauthorized collaboration. GRADE SCALE: 90- 100= A; 89- 80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 =D; 59-0 = F

GRADE RANGE: Quizzes(3) = 30%; Mid Sem. = 20%; Final = 20%; Essay = 10%

Participation = 20%

CRN 53211 ARTS 1301 Stafford Fall 2004 Kleszcz

September 3 Introduction to Course; Slide discussion; sketchbook assignment

10 World of Art, Chapter 1

Developing Visual Literacy, Chapter 2

17 Themes of Art, Chapter 3

Seeing the Value in Art, Chapter 4

24 QUIZ I

October 1 MUSEUM VISIT

8 Line, Chapter 5

Space, Chapter 6

15 Light & Color, Chapter 7

22 Other Formal Elements, Chapter 8; Mid Semester Examination

October 29 Design, Chapter 9

Drawing, Chapter 10

November 5 Printmaking, Chapter 11

Painting, Chapter 12

12 QUIZ II

19 Sculpture, Chapter 13

26 THANKSGIVING DAY

December 3 Other Three Dimensional

Media, Chapter 14; QUIZ III

Camera Arts, Chapter 15

10 Architecture, Chapter 16;

Design, Chapter 17; Review

17 FINAL EXAMINATION;

Essay Due

Peace be with you. Enjoy the Arts, they are for you!