Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | ART-1050-VO02 - Art Appreciation

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Susannah Gravel
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Dana Lee

General Education Requirements

VSCS Arts & Aesthetics

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course is an exploration of the visual arts: how art forms developed historically, how art may be interpreted within multiple contexts, and how art contributes to and influences individuals and cultures. Students learn to identify themes, periods, and styles in art.

Essential Objectives

1. Identify materials and methods commonly used for artistic expression and differentiate among art forms.
2. Analyze the visual elements in a work of art and explain how they combine to express emotions, values and ideas.
3. Analyze the style of individual works of art.
4. Describe important themes, periods and styles of art.
5. Analyze a range of artwork and discuss how they are shaped by diverse historical, social, cultural, and political contexts in order to expose deeper layers of meaning and relevance.
6. Describe how standards of aesthetics change through history and from culture to culture.
7. Articulate an aesthetic response to a work of art demonstrating awareness of how personal perspective influences the understanding of an artwork.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Methods

Students can expect to spend three hours reading, watching videos, and participating in the online forum. This course will use online materials, including a free textbook. Nine hours of homework each week and the minimum time necessary to see development are typically expected. A variety of examples will be offered in video demonstrations to illustrate a range of approaches and techniques. Students will be expected to participate in critique by posting in the online forum and offering constructive feedback and critical conversation to their peers.

Evaluation Criteria

1. I will make continuous evaluations as I watch your progress in this class. One of the objectives is for you to improve over the course of the semester. *Please note: Showing up to class and completing all assignments without progress does not constitute a passing grade. *
2. I will pay close attention to your attitude every week and frequently provide you with verbal and written feedback. All assignments must be completed to the best of your ability. Achieving an A in this class requires a commitment to Art Appreciation.
3. I will treat all students with collegial respect! Students have as much to contribute to the learning process as I do, and I look forward to our exchanges as colleagues.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

1. This course is designed to let me work at my own pace with the same level of professionalism expected. It is not the softer, easier way. Please remember that weekly deadlines for discussion participation, assignments, and examinations must be met to ensure maximum credit for a student’s final grade.
2. The course week opens on Sunday at 10 AM and closes on Saturday at 11:59 PM each week. The discussion forums are critical to the course dynamic (and your grade), so please stay current. Forum posts count as student attendance. Late arrivals to the forum will count as a tardy. A best practice would be for students to create and share their original posts by Tuesday of each week. Students are expected to respond to their colleagues three times a week during the scheduled discussion forum.
3. Have a contingency plan for computer problems. It is suggested that students seek out friends, family, and even coworkers who have internet services in the event of a computer crash to stay current with weekly responsibilities. In the event of a severe storm, Professor Gravel will send out alternative plans when power arrives back for everyone.
4. Online learning happens in real-time. The online student must function regardless of life’s challenges (births, deaths, travel, family emergencies, work issues, military deployment, etc.). Communication is vitally important! A student should always contact the instructor to let them know what’s going on in their life if the student needs to be away from the course for any reason. It is possible that suitable arrangements could be made so the student can continue in the course. Success is contingent upon the student’s ability to master course content while simultaneously mastering life’s challenges. If work is not submitted on time, the instructor will assume that an unforeseen event has occurred and that the student will be back on track as soon as possible, thus eliminating the need for an apology or excuse.
5. Students should allow at least five to ten hours per week to be successful in this course. That time includes reading and reviewing the course materials, lectures, and demonstrations, participating in the discussion forums, and completing assignments and examinations. If a student believes they are spending an inordinate amount of time on this course, the instructor needs to know so that the student and instructor can troubleshoot.
6. Ask questions! Open the questions up to everyone, as someone else in the class will probably have the same question. Students may answer each other’s questions, as they learn best when trying to explain something to someone else. If the class cannot answer the question, the instructor will jump in and assist.
7. Practice good “netiquette” and treat classmates with respect. Discussion forums are a
8. A place where students are expected to be vulnerable, ask for feedback on unfinished work, and give peer feedback to grow as an artist. DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS.
9. Students should plan to be online at least three times per week. Discussion forum posts are due Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Some students may benefit from being online more often. It is important that students log in so that they can read course announcements, read the postings of other students, and check for email messages from the instructor. Do not allow yourself to get behind. Dates for the start and end of each week are clearly posted. Students would be wise to plan their schedules for this course around these dates.
10. “Attendance:” To be considered “present” for class each week, each student must post in the discussion forum, provide feedback for at least two of your classmates, and acknowledge the feedback your peers gave you in a final post. Student attendance is reported to CCV and often checked by academic advisors to monitor a student’s progress throughout the semester.
11. Each response and assignment is a record of your thinking, decision-making, and time spent. Please consider that before you post anything.

Missing & Late Work Policy

1. I will do my utmost best to respond to and grade assignments with feedback within a week of their due date. If something gets in my way, I will let the class know there will be a delay and when students can expect their grades/feedback. Late assignments will be graded after all on-time assignments are graded (with consideration of my time). Please understand that on-time assignments turned in take priority over late assignments, and you may be waiting more than a week from your turn-in date for feedback and grades. I will do my best to get everyone’s work back to them as timely as possible.
2. The course week opens on Sunday at 10 AM and closes on Saturday at 11:59 PM each week. The discussion forums are critical to the course dynamic (and your grade), so please stay current. Forum posts count as student attendance. Late arrivals to the forum will count as a tardy. A best practice would be for students to create and share their original posts by Tuesday of each week. Students are expected to respond to their colleagues three times a week during the scheduled discussion forum.
3. Assignments are expected to be completed by the due date. AFTER TWO WEEKS, late assignments will not be accepted for credit. Each summative assignment is graded by a rubric.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity