SyllabusMod3_2015
- 1. 1 ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY Art 105 - 30 Mr. Ilya Lerner Art Appreciation Ilya.Lerner@alvernia.edu Mod 3 January 20 - March 11, 2015 Wednesdays 8:00 PM – 10:20 PM, Francis Hall 142 UNIVERSITY OBJECTIVES All courses at Alvernia are designed to foster the Core Franciscan Values of service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and collegiality, as set forth by Alvernia’s Mission Statement, as well as to promote the General Objectives as outlined in the University Catalog. COURSE DESCRIPTION An introductory course in visual art that includes an overview of: - some of the relevant philosophical, social, political and theoretical issues - art media, methods and techniques - main periods of art history from prehistoric times through the present day. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. To develop a greater appreciation for art and how it impacts one's life. 2. To learn how to discuss artwork and issues related to art. 3. To get acquainted with some of the key artists and masterpieces of visual art. 4. To develop the ability to make aesthetic judgments, and articulate an informed personal reaction. 5. To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the artistic field. 6. To understand certain artistic works as expressions of individual and human values. 7. To develop an appreciation for the aesthetic principles that guide or govern the arts. 8. To understand art vocabulary, and recognize the basic principles of art and design.8. REQUIRED TEXT Lewis, Richard, and Lewis, Susan. The Power of Art: Third Edition. Boston: Wadsworth, 2009. COPYRIGHT RESTRICTION Copyright Restriction: Materials used in conjunction with this course may be subject to copyright protection under Title 17 of the United States Code. Under certain Fair Use circumstances specified by law, copies may be made for private study, scholarship, or research. Electronic copies should not be shared with unauthorized users. If a user fails to comply with Fair Use restrictions, he/she may be liable for copyright infringement. For more information, including Fair Use guidelines, see the Alvernia University Copyright and Fair Use Policy: http://www.alvernia.edu/library/library_resources/copyright_policy.html
- 2. 2 Technology Requirements Students are responsible for communications software and internet service. There are both minimum and suggested requirements for computer setup. The Blackboard learning management system, where students access their online courses, is accessible through the Alvernia Website at http://www.alvernia.edu/logins Students who enroll in Alvernia online courses must possess basic computer skills and have regular access to appropriate computer hardware, software and Internet connectivity in order to fully participate in coursework PC-based Minimum Suggested Processor Core2Duo i5 or i7 OS Windows XP Windows 7 RAM 1 GB 4 GB Disk space 100 GB 250 GB or higher Connection DSL Broadband, Cable Browser Microsoft IE 7 Microsoft IE 7,8,9 Firefox 12, Chrome Java 6.29 7 update 4 Mac-based Minimum Suggested Processor Core2Duo i5 or i7 OS Tiger 10.4 Snow Leopard 10.6 or Lion RAM 1 GB 4 GB Disk space 100 GB 250 GB or higher Connection DSL Broadband, Cable Browser Safari 4.0 Safari 5.1.2, Firefox 12, Chrome Java 6.29 7 update 4 Free programs, tools and media players Below is a list of free downloadable browsers, programs and players that can be used to help you through your online learning experience. Mozilla Firefox - web browser Google Chrome - web browser JAVA - required for Blackboard and Wimba to function properly Adobe Reader - to view pdf files. Macromedia Flash Player - to view video podcasts Windows Media (players, encoders and codes) QuickTime Player - to view and stream multimedia VLC Video Lan Player. – best free multimedia player Skype – to communicate by audio, chat and video Join.me - share your desktop screen Additional recommended technologies can be found on our Website at: http://de.alvernia.edu/resources/technologies/
- 3. 3 COURSE FORMAT This class will consist of lectures, discussions, seminars, writing and class presentation. This is a blended course. At Alvernia University, an online course delivers 75% or more of the content electronically; a blended course delivers 30%-75% of the content electronically; and a web-enhanced course delivers less than 30% of the content electronically. Online/blended/web-enhanced courses are conducted through asynchronous and synchronous tools. In asynchronous class sessions, materials and discussion are accessed through a course management program called Blackboard. Additional online resources, tools, and activities may be integrated into the course delivery. In synchronous class sessions, materials and discussions are conducted through audio conferencing and/or videoconferencing using a service called Horizon Wimba. If a student is unable to attend a synchronous session, the audio and/or video sessions are archived for later retrieval. In addition to the course instructor, a librarian and an educational technologist are embedded with each online and blended course for assistance with student questions and mentoring pertaining to online resources and technical issues. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Readings/Viewings Students must read/view assigned material BEFORE coming to class or by due date. It is imperative to take notes. 2. Attendance/Participation Class attendance and participation are vital to understanding the course material. Students are encouraged to ask questions and expected to participate in discussion. Excessive lateness or absence will result in a lower grade. More than one absence will affect the final grade, 10% for each occurrence. Students absent from class are responsible for the material covered, notes, assignments covered or due. Be on time..3 lates will be counted as an absence. In order to create the best learning environment, mutual respect is expected. No eating in class. No cell phone use in class. Any late assignment will receive 10% penalty for each week late. Quizzes must be taken within the timeframe allotted…no additional time will be given. Due dates are adhered to, presentations/papers not delivered will receive 0 points. No incompletes will be given for this course. 3. Assignments, Projects, Examination Research Paper - Students will prepare and write a well researched paper. It can be about any topic related to the course. Some examples are work of a single artist (please, do not select those who were presented in class - see below) or group of artists, single important artwork, period of art history or theoretical question. You have to express why this theme is important to you and well develop the main points you are making. Your paper has to have bibliography and illustrations. The length of the paper should be sufficient to clearly and thoughtfully express your ideas. You can choose any writing style.
- 4. 4 Revision Paper -Student will read and comment on peer's research paper using the criteria described above. Please, be critical but supportive. Your revision paper will be read by both me and the author of revised work. Both research and revision papers should be submitted electronically. Presentation – Students will give in class a multimedia presentation on one artist. It can be any artist of your choosing though you are advised to select those whose work is important from the standpoint of art history or understanding of contemporary art scene. You have to provide some biographical information and show images of the most important work, explain your understanding of role of this artist and why you have selected him//her. Presentation should last 10-15 minutes and will be followed by brief discussion. I suggest you time your presentation to the seminar when we study relevant media or period of art history. Quizzes – Students will take online quizzes. . Discussions - On-line discussions related to lectures, readings and presentations will be conducted between seminars. You are encouraged to offer your own themes in addition to those offered by me. I expect everybody to participate actively and express their own ideas as well as comment on your peers' ones. Exams - Two exams, first on theoretical issues and art media, and second on art history. 4. AcademicHonesty All students are expected to adhere to the university’s Academic Honesty Policy, as outlined in the Student Handbook. Breaches of honesty include but are not limited to: Copying another student’s work Plagiarizing the published work of another Facilitating the dishonesty of another student Cheating on an examination 5. Accommodationsfor LearningDisabilities Special Needs Students The University determines its ability to meet the specific requests of special needs students on a case- by-case basis. Reasonable accommodations, as defined by Act 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are provided when students self-identify and provide documentation to the University’s Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. The ADA Director is located in BH 1121- A. Details on academic support for special needs students can be found in the Academic Support Services section of this catalog. ADA Accommodations In accordance with Act 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the University offers accommodations to students with documented learning, physical and/or psychological disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the ADA coordinator, preferably prior to the beginning of the semester, to initiate the accommodation process and to notify instructors as soon as possible to develop an accommodation plan. Course requirements
- 5. 5 will not be waived but, if possible, reasonable accommodations will be made to allow each student to meet course requirements. Students needing assistance should contact the ADA Director, BH 1121-A (610.568.1499) . GRADING POLICY All students will receive a final grade on a point system. All requirements must be met satisfactorily. Participation/Attendance – 35% Research and Revision Papers – 20% Quizzes and Exams - 15% Online Discussions - 10% Presentation – 10% Undergraduate Grading Policy The University provides the following guidelines for grade assignments. Final grade assignments are at the discretion of the faculty member. A 94-100 C 73-76 P Passing Grade A- 90-93 C- 70-72 I Incomplete B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69 WP Withdrawal/Pass B 83-86 D 63-66 WF Withdrawal/Fail B- 80-82 D- 60-62 AU Audit C+ 77-79 F Failure It is the student’s responsibility to check Alvernia and Blackboard mail, message accounts on a regular basis. Failure to check these accounts are not an acceptable excuse for missing important information/deadlines that may be communicated by faculty or staff of Alvernia University. It is highly encouraged that students enroll in the electronic emergency notification system called e2Campus (www.alvernia.edu). COURSE SCHEDULE (Subject to change) January 21 - Introductory Seminar. What is Art ? January 28 – What is Art?(continued) The Primary Elements and Principles of Design Introductory Lecture reading - chapter 1, 2 and 3 quiz February 4 - Drawing, Painting and Printmaking Lecture 1 reading - chapter 4, 5 and 6 quiz February 11 – Photography and New Media. Lecture " Photography and New Media". reading – ch 7 & 8 quiz For this seminar, you are encouraged. though not required, to bring some of your own photographs for a short classroom presentation.
- 6. 6 February 18 – Sculpture, Architecture, Decorative Arts and Design Lecture "Sculpture, etc". Reading – ch. 9, 10, 11 exam February 25 - Ancient Art, Medieval Art, Italian Renaissance Art History Lecture 1 reading – ch. 12, 13 and 14 Research Papers due quiz March 4 - Northern Renaissance; From Baroque to Impressionism Art History Lecture 2 reading – ch.15, 16 & 17 quiz Revision paper due March 11 –Modernism and Contemporary Art Art History Lecture 3 reading – ch. 18, 19 and 20 exam