Art Appreciation

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Class
ARTS 1301
A general introduction to the visual arts designed to create an appreciation of the vocabulary, media, techniques, and purposes of the creative process. Students will critically interpret and evaluate works of art within formal, cultural, and historical contexts.

Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. There is no extra credit. Make up exams will be given only on the last day of class.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design.
  3. Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
  4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.
Lab Fee
No
Required Textbooks
Art Fundamentals Theory and Practice, 12th Ed.
ISBN-10
978-0-07337927-2.
Evaluation Standards

The final course grade will be calculated on a minimum of four exams (including the final exam) and a class workbook of the daily class projects covering practical application of the concepts presented during the class.

A= 89.5-100%
B= 79.5-89.4
C= 69.5-79.4
D= 59.5-69.4

Each student’s academic performance will be evaluated with the following instruments:

  • Exam one will cover chapters one through three, as well as classroom lectures and discussions.
  • Exam two will cover chapters four through six, as well as classroom lectures and discussions.
  • Exam three will cover chapters seven through nine, as well as classroom lectures and discussions.
  • The workbook will include projects that demonstrate concepts covered in class.
  • The final exam will cover the history of art from the past two hundred years as related in class lectures, films, and discussions, as well as the materials covered in chapter ten.

*Each exam will count as 20% of the total grade. The portfolio and class attendance will account for the final 20%.

Required Materials
One package of white paper, one black magic marker, one package of colored markers, pencil, black felt pen, and scantrons for taking tests.
Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes

Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Friday, August 27, 2021, 8:12 AM