Fine Arts Appreciation Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

HUMA-1315-006 Fine Arts Appreciation

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Course Description

This course is an exploration of the purposes and processes in the visual and performing arts (such as music, painting, architecture, drama and dance) and the ways in which they express the values of cultures and human experience.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus 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

Textbook, pens, pencils, notebook paper and notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete assignments and review class material, access to a computer to complete a PowerPoint presentation.

Student Performance

\ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding purposes and processes in the visual and musical arts including evaluation of selected works. (AC Catalog, ACGM)
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\ 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.

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\ 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.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Academic Honesty: All matters of academic dishonesty including plagiarism (the act of copying and pasting information from one source and inserting into a paper without proper citation, rewriting information from another source and inserting into a paper without proper citation, copying and rewriting from another student’s work and using as your own), collusion, fabrication, cheating etc. will result in a failing grade for the assignment in question.

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\ Classroom Rules and Expectations: All students are required to practice courteous, respectful, cooperative behavior at all times. To avoid distractions in the classroom, students will:
\             Arrive on time and stay until class is dismissed:
\             Be prepared and stay on task.
\             Turn off cell phones.
\             Do not bring food to class.
\             Listen courteously to one speaker at a time, without interruptions and not engage in side conversations.

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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. Incomplete assignments, analyses, and participation attendance concerns may be reported to specific department chairs, division chairs, and Associate Vice President of Instruction.

Course Requirements: Students will complete all assignments in MLA format unless specified by the instructor. E-mailed assignments will not be accepted unless approved by or required by the instructor.

GRADING:

1. Assignments, Quizzes, Attendance– worth 20%

Students will memorize terms and definitions from the textbook and from lectures.
Students will research the terms and methods from the textbook and from lectures.
Students will research and analyze various topics relating to the chapters.

NO late homework.

2. Tests and Analyses - worth 30%

Students will be tested over material contained in the class lectures, the assigned reading, and class assignments.
Students will attend at least one cultural event outside of the classroom and submit a required typed analysis.

3.  Core Component Assignments– worth 30%

 a. 750-1000 word Essay

 b. PowerPoint Presentation

 c. Group Activity

 

Students will choose a topic from a provided list.

Students will submit their research papers containing 750-1000 words in MLA format.

Students will prepare a PowerPoint presentation on the topic researched and present it in class.

Students will not be allowed to present their topic after their assigned date.

Students will participate in a Group Activity that involves their research.
 

4. Final Exam – worth 20%

The Final Exam may include sections for vocabulary, methods, and visual analysis. Analysis on specific works and a visual selection may be included. The exam will take the entire class session.

 

GRADING SCHEMA:

89.50 – 100 A

79.50 – 89.49 B

69.50 – 79.49 C

59,50 – 69.49 D

00.00 – 59.49 F

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Frequent absences, late arrivals to class, and leaving prior to dismissal, put the student at risk of lower academic performance because of missed material.

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 An attendance grade will be given for the semester.  Perfect attendance with no tardies will result in a grade of 100 points and will count as two (2) Assignments.  Tardies, absences, and early departures without informing the instructor will lessen that grade by 3 points per incident. .  

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