11:00 - 12:40
This course is intended for non-art majors to learn basic information about how visual art forms and applications existing in the everyday world can be used to enrich and enhance the individual's life. Students will receive an overview of art history including major artistic achievements, schools, and trends. The course stresses the development of understanding and appreciation of aesthetic concepts, theory, and criticism. A minimal amount of "hands on" studio experience will provide opportunity for non-art majors to experience the creative processes necessary in many art capacities. IAI: F2 900.
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Course Alignment
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
Textbook: Living with Art, 13th edition by Mark Getlein.
YOU MUST PURCHASE the textbook access code, either through the bookstore, or through the publisher. If you use the publisher, they often allow a ‘trial period.’ It ENDS AFTER A WEEK OR SO, then you will need to purchase anyway. DO NOT come to me with “it was working but now it’s not….”
If you do not have access to the textbook by the end of week one, you will be encouraged to drop the course. I will not give you an extension to finish assignments due to an unpurchased textbook.
Your textbook is located under the "McGraw-Hill Connect" tab in CANVAS and can also be accessed through the embedded assignments. If you would like a hard copy of the text as well, for an additional fee the publisher can send you a loose-leaf copy. Some students prefer to have both. You will STILL need to buy an access card in the KCC Bookstore or buy access through the publisher directly.
Faculty Contact Information
12:40 - 1:15 M/W Tuesday 9-11 online or by appointment
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- The ability to develop, understand and critically analyze the formal design concepts and principles in artworks
- A descriptive vocabulary, set of terms, phrases, concepts, and approaches that allows for thinking critically about visual images
- An understanding of the processes involved in making art
- An awareness of changing art climates and stylistic changes in art
- The purpose and function of art in society
- The visual elements
- Line
- Shape
- Space
- Color
- Value
- Texture
- The principles of design
- Rhythm
- Repetition
- Unity
- Contrast
- Balance
- Emphasis
- Media
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Craft media
- Art historical application of art appreciation from Cave Art through Postwar Art movements including Western and Non-Western art
Additional Supplies:
Sketchbook or computer paper, sharpie or micron pens, watercolor paints and various other art supplies. You will be told in advance what you will be using for the upcoming week. Many supplies are provided by KCC.
Student performance will be evaluated as follows:
Quiz / Test scores
Written assignments
Technical skill development in studio problems (labs)
Reading assignment points
Attendance
Quizzes / Tests: Students will complete short quizzes over outside video viewing. Tests over chapter readings and lectures will be approximately every other week.
Written Assignments / Discussion Posts: Each week, students will complete a written assignment or discussion post over an art topic or art historical movement. Work will be around 2 pages in length (typically 500 word minimum). See discussion post rubric and written work rubric below.
Artist Lab projects / Technical skill development in studio problems: Students will learn a new artistic concept or skill with each chapter. Labs will include (but not be limited to) concepts related to drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking. Labs are designed around bringing the artistic experience to the non-art major.
Reading assignments: Students will have points associated to their reading material, with online reading assessments. A student will read, answer the questions / prompts given for full reading points. This helps ensure that students are able to read and understand the material.
Grading scale: 90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D 59-0=F
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
Homework:
All assignments and videos will be posted in the MODULES tab of CANVAS, and homework is due as posted, typically by the start of the following class.
A good quality photo of each assignment (when required) must be posted on CANVAS by the deadline. Follow ALL instructions closely.
Late assignments will be accepted for only up to one week. Late assignments will receive an automatic point deduction for each day late. If you have a pressing situation and cannot finish on time, (such as illness, a family emergency, etc.) please keep me informed. I will try to work with you. For assignments worth 10 points or less, the point deduction will be 1 point per day, beginning after class on the day due. For assignments worth 20 - 30 points, you will have 2 points deducted per day, beginning after class on the day due. After one week, you will receive a 0.
Please carefully check ALL grades during the course of the semester, to make sure you have received a grade for each piece. If you turned work in but did not receive a grade, please notify me ASAP. I will try to grade in a timely fashion but expect it to take up to a week after submission for me to finish.
DO NOT throw out any artwork or assignments until after the class grades have been submitted for the semester. Keep track of it and keep it neat. Throwing out artwork shows me that you truly did not put effort into the assignment. You may also need to keep work for your portfolio if you are planning on transferring to another school. You will also want to keep a digital record of your best works.
Attendance:
You will be required to sign your name to a sign-in sheet when you come into the classroom. If you are more than 5 minutes late you will receive a tardy. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will not receive full attendance points for the day. Three tardies will count as one absence. After three absences, you will be asked to drop the course. If you have extenuating circumstances in your life, please talk to me and keep me informed. Often, we can work through it, but it requires communication on your part.
Re-Submissions:
You may always re-do an assignment that you have submitted for a grade. Even “A” work can often be improved, so please take the time to do so. Constantly drawing and improving will create stronger artwork and skills, so it is worth your time to do this! After improving, submit it into the assignment box without deleting the previous entry. I will regrade the artwork.
Art Left Behind:
Any artwork left behind when class ends will be discarded. Artwork displayed in the KCC Student Show needs to be picked up by the end of the semester.
Please treat others with respect. Making connections in life is important, so don’t hesitate to talk to each other and help as needed. Give advice on artwork. We grow by listening to constructive advice from others! My only request is that if I’m talking, please stop and listen.
You may listen to music when working on a project as long as you keep it quiet enough that nobody else can hear it, and that you can also hear me when I’m talking. Music can be relaxing and inspiring, but you may absolutely NOT watch any videos in class. Your first instance will be your last, and you will need to leave your phone and earbuds in your bag. I’d highly recommend you not have your music associated with any videos, in order to keep from me accidentally seeing it. I have a zero-tolerance policy on this now, due to past issues.
Calendar is up to date in CANVAS.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.