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Art 103: Art Appreciation Section 27879

Walter Meyer- meyerw@laccd.edu 

Office Hours: Tuesday Thursdays 8-9am-online webconference info inside Canvas        

Other days/times by appointment- email prof for availability- Google Voice/Text 424.338.7193

In this course, students will understand and appreciate the visual arts. This will be an introduction to artistic practices by exploring the myriad manifestations of visual culture in our world through a cross-cultural thematic approach. We will examine themes in art like Religion, Power, Reproduction and Sexuality, and traces them across culture, geography and time. Emphasis will be placed on learning the language of visual culture both in terms of the formal elements of design as well as the content of style and subject matter and finding connections and differences.

Student Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to assess works of painting, sculpture, mixed media, performance, and architecture with regard to formal constructions, levels of quality, and meaning through visual analysis and critical approaches in written and/or hands-on projects. 

My Personal Goals For You:

I believe that Art History deals as much with history as with art and I therefore explore the different historical events, cultural contexts and philosophical beliefs when artworks are presented in the class.  My interest in art history stems from its ability to act as a nexus and lens through which to understand and view past and present. I look at art as not only a receptor of cultural values but also a participant in the creation of culture.  Just as we can see the influence of history and culture on artworks, we must think of how art promoted values and ideas.  Within this course, I have four primary goals:

1)         Gain Proficiency in reading visual language

2)         Interpret, and interact w/ varieties of culture

3)         Demonstrate ability to think and write critically about art and culture

4)         Understand the various roles art plays in our society

Required Materials: Your textbook for this class is an Open Educational Resource (OER) which comes at no cost to you and is available to you digitally in our Canvas course and in the link below. Our bookstore will be offering you a printed version of this text which you will only need if you prefer to read on physical paper. If you don’t mind reading digitally the book is zero cost. A World Perspective of Art Appreciation (Gustlin and Gustlin)

 

Grading: Your grade will be based upon the following scores:

Orientation Assignments           50 points

Exams                                       100 points

Writing Assignments:                100 points

Art Assignments:                       100 points

Discussion Posts                        100 points

Video/Reading Assignments      100 points

 

Total possible points:    550

 

Orientation Assignments- These are simple assignments to let me know that you understand the course and want to be enrolled.  Everyone who completes them gets full points. This is a great way to start strong and bank some points!

 

Exams- 2 exams will be administered (100 points each). Exams will be short answer and essays focused on applying the chapter material and effective comparison analysis of artworks and monuments.

 

Writing Assignments- There will be a number of writing assignments which will be typed formal papers 2-4 pages in length.  Details found in the Canvas course

 

Art Assignments- These are basic studio assignments so that you have an opportunity to apply what you have learned in making visual items.  No prior art experience is needed. 

 

Discussion Posts- We will have two group discussions about how our course material relates to popular culture. 

 

Video/Reading Assignments- There are several places where you read or watch something that I ask you to discuss.

 

IMPORTANT DATES!

1/6       First Day of Class- Introduction to ART 103

1/10     Introductory Module Due

1/13     Chapter 1

1/17     Chapters 2 & 3

1/21     Chapters 4 & 5

1/27     Chapter 6 & 7 & Mid Term

1/31     Chapters 8 & 9

2/3       Chapters 10 & 11

2/5       Chapter 12 & 13

2/7       Final

2/9       Last Day to Turn Things In

           

Attendance policy 

Before Census date: If you miss the equivalent of one week of course meetings prior to Census Date, you WILL be excluded from the course (this is state law).

After Census date: Towards the end of the semester, I need to submit an Active Enrollment Roster to drop students for non-attendance.  Therefore, you may be dropped due to lack of participation, attendance and/or progress.

Dropping a course:  You are responsible for dropping a course and post-census non-attendance does not automatically drop you from a course.  You also are advised about the “three strikes” rules: A student who either withdraws after census, or receives unsatisfactory grades, cannot attempt a course more than three times. 

 

Special Services advisory: Students needing special accommodations should contact both, the Special Services office and the instructor as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in timely fashion. All information will remain confidential. http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/special_services/ , 818-719-6430, and special_services@piercecollege.edu. The Web pages, video presentations, textbooks and class materials in this course are accessible to students with disabilities.

 

Academic Dishonesty Policy & Honor Code- Check the Code of Academic Conduct, which is posted around campus and printed in the Student Handbook. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the code. Cutting and pasting information from the textbook or online into homework, exams, or papers is plagiarism.  The only exception is within a formal paper that has proper citations.  I expect all homework and exams to be written in your own words. LOOK UP THE DEFINITION OF PLAGIARISM!!! I HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR PLAGIARISM.

My academic policy for dishonesty (cheating on an exam, plagiarism, copying other students work, etc) is that for the first offense zero points on the item involved and names are reported to the Dean of Student Services, and the second offense can include failing the course AND permanent expulsion from all campuses in the LACCD).  Please refer to the college catalog for details.

Student Health Center: Medical and mental health services are available to all currently enrolled students at the Pierce Student Health Center. There is no cost to students to see any of the medical and mental health providers during extended office hours. Pierce College Student Health Center is now Family PACT providers too. Call 818-710-4270 to make an appointment or to ask a question. Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building. http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/health_center

 

Financial Assistance: If you need money to pay for books, supplies, enrollment fees, parking, and other expenses to help you with college, apply for financial aid.  To learn about the financial aid process, visit www.piercecollege.edu/offices/financial_aid or send an email to pierce_finaid@piercecollege.edu.  The office is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building.  The Financial Aid Office uses a virtual queue called QLess which enables students to wait in line virtually.  To learn how to join the financial aid queue, go to http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/financial_aid/qlessvirtualline.asp

 

Foster Youth: We are making a special effort to support current and former foster youths at Pierce College. If you are a current or former foster youth you may qualify for other support services to help you achieve your educational goals.  Please contact our Guardian Scholars Program at (818) 710-3323 or email guardianscholars@piercecollege.edu so you can get the support you are eligible for.

 

Limits to Confidentiality- Essays, journals, and other materials submitted for this class are generally considered confidential pursuant to the University’s student record policies. However, students should be aware that University employees, including instructors, may not be able to maintain confidentiality when it conflicts with their responsibility to report certain issues based on external legal obligations or that relate to the health and safety of MSU community members and others. As the instructor, I must report the following information to other University offices if you share it with me:

Suspected child abuse/neglect, even if this maltreatment happened when you were a child, allegations of sexual assault or sexual harassment when they involve MSU students, faculty, or staff, and credible threats of harm to oneself or to others.

These reports may trigger contact from a campus official who will want to talk with you about the incident that you have shared.  In almost all cases, it will be your decision whether you wish to speak with that individual. If you would like to talk about these events in a more confidential setting you are encouraged to make an appointment with the MSU Counseling Center.

 

Title IX: College is committed to fostering a campus community based on respect and nonviolence. To this end, we recognize that all Pierce community members are responsible for ensuring that our community is free from discrimination, domestic and dating violence, gender bias, stalking, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. In accordance with Title IX, Pierce is legally obligated to investigate incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault that occur on our campus. Faculty who become aware of an incident of sexual violence, including harassment, rape, sexual assault, relationship violence, child abuse or stalking, are mandatory reporters and required by law to notify Pierce Title IX Coordinator. The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure that students are made aware of their reporting options and resources for support. For more information about your rights and reporting options at Pierce, including confidential and anonymous reporting options, please visit http://www.piercecollege.edu/offices/compliance/ . Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Earic Dixon-Peters, V.P. of Student Services, 818 710 4228, peterseb@piercecollege.edu.

 

Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment Reporting- Students experiencing any other form of prohibited discrimination or harassment can find information on the Compliance website for information and assistance. Resources  about Sexual Assault, bullying/stalking relationship violence, and other topics can be found on the  health center website.  Faculty are required to inform the Title IX Office should they become aware that you or any other student has experienced sexual violence or sexual harassment. Title IX prohibits gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. If you have experienced sexual harassment or sexual violence, you can receive confidential support and advocacy. 

 

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse

Faculty are mandatory reporters of child abuse. This statement is to advise you that your disclosure of information about child abuse to a Pierce employee may trigger the Pierce employee’s duty to report that information to the designated authorities.

 

Religious holidays: There are a variety of religious holidays occurring during the semester.  While these are neither Federal- or State-sanctioned holidays, they are days of religious observance that may impact some students in the class.  If you plan to miss a class period, an assignment due date or an exam because you will be practicing your religion on a particular day, you need to notify me of this fact at least two weeks in advance to make arrangements.

 

Syllabus Change Policy/Disclaimer: This syllabus and due dates are subject to change. This syllabus is intended to give you guidance in what may be covered during the semester and will be followed as closely as possible. However, I reserve the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the course needs arise.