\ 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

\ All students are requied to follow the AC Student Rights/Responsibilities Statement, and conduct themselves accordingly, in all matters pertaining to this class.

\ Cell Phone/Personal Computer Policy: In order to not interrupt the class, students are asked to turn off all cell phones and pagersw prior to the beginning of class.  Personal computers are to be used strictly for notes and accessing course material.  Improper use of cell phones and personal computers during class time includes chekcing personal emial, personal web pages, and texting will not be tolerated.  It is the responsbility of students to advise the instructor before class of any special circumstances that may require outside communication.
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Grading Criteria

1.  Four "Performances - Based" Essays (each 12 1/2 %).  Maximum of two essays from one category

2.  Students, working either indivudally or collaboratively, and utilizing their IPADs, will create a mini - documentary entitled The Arts in Amarillo.  This project should be approximately 10 minutes in length.  Please note, students cannot record live performances, either in drama, dance or music, but there are other ways to cover those aspects.  Students may elect either a broad - spectrum approach or limit the analysis topically.  Student documentaries will be shown at the Honors Expo on December 4 & 5. (12 1/2%)

3.  An essay on an artist, or work of art, of the student's choice.  The focus of the essay should be on the significance of the artist's work, in the opinion of the student.  A required component of this assignement is a student presentation, using visuals or power poiunt, relating key information regarding the subject.  Presentations will be scheduled towards the conclusion of the semester.

4.  Two online tests (12 1/2% each)

5.  Extra Credit: Instructor will provide options

All writing will be placed in a student portfolio.  All essays are to be at least two pages in length, double - spaced, properly paragraphed, grammatically correct and free of the personal pronoun. Papers that do not follow the collegiate form will not be accepted!
 

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievment.  Therefore, it is the responsiblility of the student to attend class.  Students with frequent absences, as well as those who leave prior to dismissal, not only risk refusal of any extra credit, but inevitably realize lower academic performance because of missed material.

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Calendar

Additional Information

\ 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.