Fine Arts Appreciation Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Kristin Edford (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
HUMA 1315 006 WEB Spring 2 2024
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Instructor does not check or answer emails after 9:00 PM CT
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Course
HUMA-1315-004 Fine Arts Appreciation
Prerequisites
Course Description
Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
The Humanities through the Arts, F. David Martin, Lee A. Jacobus
McGraw-Hill, Eighth Edition ISBN: 0-07-337663-9
Supplies
COURSE MATERIALS: Textbook, dictionary, pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments and review class material, access to a computer to complete content requirements. Acce
Student Performance
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works. (AC Catalog, ACGM) Student Learning Outcomes are based on the required Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies (pg. 230), Perspectives (pg. 231) and Exemplary Educational Objectives (pg. 234) as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Specific Course Requirements are to be found in the course schedule and course syllabus.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (CCIC 1,2,3,4,5,6 CCP 1,2,5,6,8 EEOHPVA 1,2,5,6,8): The following are the learning objectives of all Humanities 1301 and 1315 courses taught at Amarillo College. The emphasis of these objectives concerns the appreciation of the fine and performing arts.
1. To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
2. To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. To respond critically to a variety of exhibitions and performances.
4. To engage in the creative process or interpretive performance and comprehend the physical and intellectual demands required of the author or visual or performing artist.
5. To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
6. To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the humanities and arts.
7. To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on intercultural experiences.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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Expected Student Behavior
Academic Honesty:All matters of academic dishonesty including plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating etc. will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question. All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. Any form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Any material copied and pasted from a web source into assignments, analyses, and essays without proper citation or documentation will be considered plagiarism or stealing and will receive a failing grade.
Online Student Behavior: All students are expected to be polite and considerate when posting opinions and thoughts in the Discussion Forum. The Online class is not a location where students may post aggressive, insulting, or inappropriate use of language. Any student who violates the required Student Behavior (as stated and in the AC Student Handbook) will result in a failing grade for the course.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria: It is the student’s responsibility to complete all assigned tasks by the specified due date. Individual assignments are evaluated by the instructor. Students are expected to complete all requirements with no less than 75% accuracy. Incomplete assignments, analyses, participation attendance concerns will be reported to specific department chairs, division chairs, and Associate Vice President of Instruction.
Course Requirements:
Chapters will be presented in three sections according to specific calendar dates.
Assignments, Analyses, Essays and Quizzes will be available to students on specific calendar dates.
Chapters will be presented in a specific order as stated in the Course Calendar.
Assignments and Analyses will be written in the MLA format with proper college level writing skills. Text messaging abbreviations will not be accepted. Essays and Assignments must be submitted in the rtf(rich text format) in order to be opened by college computers for grading.
Assignments, Analyses, Essays, Quizzes – worth 75% of total grade
Discussion Forum – worth 25% of total grade
The Film Essay for Chapter 11 is considered the Final.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE:
It is the student’s responsibility to access the course online and complete all Assignments, Analyses, Assessments, Discussion Forums, Film Analysis Essay, and Presentation according to the course calendar. Students are expected to access the online course every day to complete all requirements.
Final Date to Withdraw from Course without a Failing Grade: 4/19/2012
Calendar
HUMA 1315 Course Calendar for Online Class: check online lesson folders for specific due dates for all assignments, analyses, discussion forums and essays.
Section One and Three – available from January 17 – February 10
Chapters to complete in the order presented:
Jan 17 Online Tutorial, Chapters 1, 2, 3
Assignments and Discussion Forums
Jan 30 Chapters 14, 15, 16
Assignments and Discussion Forums
Section Two The Visual Arts – available from February 10 – March 9
Access to renting film is necessary for the Performing Arts. Students may complete any assignment before the due date.
Feb 10 Chapters 4, 13
Assignments and Discussion Forums
Feb 24 Chapters 5, 6
Assignments and Discussion Forums
Section Two The Performing Arts – available from March 9 – May 4Access to renting film is necessary for the Performing Arts. The Shakespeare and Film Essays may be submitted before the due date. Please review the essay requirements/instructions to ensure the proper format for paragraphs is submitted.
Mar 9 Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10
Assignments and Discussion Forums
Shakespeare Essay Due 4/06
April 19 Last Date to Withdraw from the Course
Chapters 11
Assignments and Discussion Forums
Film Essay Due 05/04 The Film Essay is considered the Final Exam.
The above calendar is subject to change due to unexpected situations. It is the student’s responsibility to check online email and announcements for all other forms of communication issued by the Instructor.
Additional Information
Accessing AC Online: It is the responsibility of the student to check email messages, announcements and the course using AC Online. Students will submit all assignments and analyses using AC Online unless noted on the assignment or by the instructor.
The Course Calendar is subject to change due to unexpected situations. It is the student’s responsibility to check online email and announcements for all other forms of communication issued by the Instructor.
Syllabus Created on:
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