Online only
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.
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
Faculty Contact Information
M/W: 10:45-12:15 in office;
Tues: 9:00-11:00 AM 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
Required Text:
The textbook can be found in the KCC bookstore. YOU NEED TO ASK FOR AN ACCESS CODE CARD, as the textbook is online. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE TEXTBOOK BY THE END OF WEEK 1, YOU MAY BE ASKED TO DROP THE CLASS.
You will be prompted for a COURSE KEY: MTPNHPXGTS5N
Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Volume II by Fred S. Kleiner, Ph.D.16th Edition | Copyright 2021
Attendance/Participation: You are expected to log on to this course at least every 72 hours. Do not get into the habit of only logging on the evening before assignments are due or your grades will be affected.
Weekly Assignments: All assignments will be posted under the “modules” tab in CANVAS. You will need to check for assignments each week, and complete them by the time stated (typically Monday at midnight unless otherwise mentioned). They will primarily consist of textbook reading assignments (that have points attached), videos to watch (often with short quizzes) and discussion questions to answer. Outside sources (in addition to the text) need to be used in your research, so PLEASE DOCUMENT and quote when necessary. Even opinion answers will often need back-up documentation in order to be a quality response. Work cited pages are almost always necessary!
If there is an assignment within the weekly module that DOES NOT have a due date on it, it is STILL DUE AT THE END OF THAT WEEK along with all of the other assignments.
Grading scale: 90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D 59-0=F
Plagiarism is defined in section 16.2 of the Code of Conduct: “Representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own. Plagiarism includes claiming credit for assignments completed by someone else.” All instances of intentional plagiarism on any major assignment for this course will lead to the immediate failure of the course with no opportunity for the student to withdraw. The instance of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Student Development. If the student has a second instance of plagiarism reported to the Dean of Student Development, the student may be suspended from the institution.
Plagiarism includes using AI to write for you. Chat GPT and similar AI tools are not allowed to be accessed in this class. Using this may result in course failure.
Tests: Every week you will complete a test. You will take your tests ONLINE, in a TIMED format. You will not have enough time to look up every question, so prepare as if it is not open book. Tests must be completed by midnight, Monday.
Late work: You may turn in late work with a 10% daily reduction in grade, up to one week only.
Numerical Interpretation: All test scores, writing assignments, and extra credit points are totaled toward a final grade point average. Avoid penalties for late work by turning in assignments on time.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
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.