Fine Arts Appreciation Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

HUMA-1315-006 Fine Arts Appreciation

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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

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\ The Humanities through the Arts, F. David Martin, Lee A. Jacobus

\                         McGraw-Hill, Eighth Edition ISBN: 0-07-337663-9

Supplies

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\ 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 a

Student Performance

\ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works.

\ STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Exemplary Educational Objectives): The following are the learning objectives of all Humanities 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.

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Expected Student Behavior

\  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.

\  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.

\  Academic Honesty:All matters of academic dishonesty including plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, cheating etc. will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question.
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\ •All violations will be forwarded to the proper college authorities for review. Any form of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
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\ •Students who cheat, copy, or plagiarize any of the three required essays will receive a zero (0) for the assignment and the Final Grade for the course will be reduced by one letter grade (A to B, B to C, C to D, D to F)

\ 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

\ Course Requirements:
\ Chapters will be presented in three sections according to specific calendar dates.
\ Assignments and Quizzes will be available to students on specific calendar dates.
\ Chapters will be presented in a specific order (not chronological) as stated in the Course Calendar.

\ Assignments and Analyses will be written in the MLA format with proper college level writing skills. Submissions are to be attached in rtf (rich text format). Text messaging abbreviations will not be accepted.

\  Assignments, Short Analyses, Quizzes – worth 55% of total grade
\ Discussion Forum – worth 25% of total grade
\ Attendance Critical Analysis Essay – worth 10%
\ Final Exam: Film Technical Critique Essay – worth 10%

Attendance

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\ ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ONLINE:
\ It is the student’s responsibility to access the course online and complete all Assignments, Analyses, Assessments, Discussion Forums, Critical Analysis Essay, and the Final Exam: Film Analysis Essay according to the course calendar. Students are expected to access the online course every day to complete all requirements.

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