Course Syllabus

 

Utah Tech University

ART 1010: Introduction to Art (FA)

 

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Course Description

Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement. Includes identification of major art forms, brief survey of art history, investigation of art criticism, introduction of various media, and identification of elements and principles of art for all on-campus courses.

 

Readings and images on art history will be the basis for assignments and discussions. These will be supplemented by hands-on studio assignments so that students make connections between artistic techniques and various art movements throughout the ages. Emphasis is on how art is connected to culture, science, politics, psychology, and specific historical events.

 

Participation in discussions and debates is an important part of your grade.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Formulate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design and how these things, when combined with the unique qualities of different media, contribute to the meaning and message of art.
2. Acquire the vocabulary necessary to address issues and concepts in art using both oral and written skills.
3. Broadly define movements and periods in art history and to locate works of art within their historical and cultural contexts.
4. Differentiate between viewing a work of art emotionally and applying analytical techniques to interpret art.
5. Access, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information using multiple resources, including physical libraries, online information and art databases.
6. Explore how and why works of art can influence human experiences, making connections between art, culture and everyday life.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

1. Fosters the development of knowledge across a broad range of liberal arts and sciences disciplines.

2. Provides students with the intellectual tools required to think critically and communicate effectively.

3. Equips students with the information literacy and quantitative reasoning skills that facilitate success in college and in life.

4. Challenges students to explore and appreciate diversity in a globalized world.

5. Encourages students to evaluate the responsibilities of citizenship.

6. Prepares students for life-long learning.

 

Course Learning Outcome At the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:	Course Assignments and Assessments	PLO GE
1. Formulate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design and how these things, when combined with the unique qualities of different media, contribute to the meaning and message of art.	Identifying Elements, Shape, Texture, and Line, Written Reflection: Art of Japan, African Ceramics, Art History Readings, Final paper, Quizzes	1, 2, 6
2. Acquire the vocabulary necessary to address issues and concepts in art using both oral and written skills.	Module Specific Discussions, Written Reflections, Final Paper	1, 2, 3, 6
3. Broadly define movements and periods in art history and locate works of art within their historical and cultural contexts.	Final Image Identification, Final Paper	1, 2, 4
4. Differentiate between viewing a work of art emotionally and applying analytical techniques to interpret art.	Why is art important? Module, Written Reflection, Artistic Inspiration	1, 2
5. Access, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information using multiple resources, including physical libraries, online information and art databases.	Final Paper, Module Videos, MOMA Online, MET Online, Module Readings, Discussions, Written Reflections	1, 2, 3, 5, 6
6. Explore how and why works of art can influence human experiences, making connections between art, culture, and everyday life.	Module Readings, Written Reflections, and Discussions	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

GE Essential Learning Outcomes

1. Basic knowledge of the Liberal Arts and Sciences

2. Information Literacy Skills

3. Diversity and Globalization

CLO	ELO	Assessment
1	1, 2	Studio Assignments, Written Reflections, Quizzes
2	1, 2	Lecture, Written Reflections
3	1, 2, 3	Lecture, Discussions
4	1, 2	Studio Work
5	2	Presentations, Written Reflections
6	1, 2, 3	Discussions, Readings, and Final Exam

 

High Impact Practices

High Impact Practice	How is it implemented in this course?
Undergraduate Research	Students will be actively engaged by researching topics through the use of online databases, online museums, and OER resources to complete written reflections, class discussion, and individual presentations.
Global and Diversity Learning	The material in this course will be offered in a variety of ways and has been designed to include a wide variety of topics.
Collaborative Projects and Learning Communities	Students will work together to solve creative problems. These include design thinking and collaborative assembly assignments. Students will also be tasked with discussion questions relative to the course content to enhance their sense of community and individual worth.

 

 

Textbook: None. All readings will be provided on Canvas.

 

Materials: You will be responsible for purchasing your own art supplies for this course. Most supplies can be purchased at Michael's or your local craft store for around $30 total. If you'd like to buy supplies online, I recommend Jerry's Artarama or Blick.

You're welcome to spend more than $30 if it's a possibility for you.

You will need:

• • acrylic paint (this kind from Michaels is just fine)

red, magenta, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, black

• • one paint brush
  • one pencil with an eraser
  • pencil sharpener
  • about 15 sheets of white paper (a 9 x 12 inch sketchbook or even just loose-leaf 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper is fine)
  • about eight sheets of water color paper (9 x 12)
  • air-dry clay
  • scissors
  • tape
  • glue or glue stick
  • old magazines (ask at your public library if you don't have any)
  • 9 x 12 inch canvas or canvas panel (optional)

 

 

Course Requirements

 

Students will earn 3 credits and a passing grade if the following criteria are met:

 

1. Complete all homework assignments, written responses, quizzes, and discussion board posts. This class is structured in such a way that the assignments build on one another, so each project needs to be completed on time and in order.
   *Late work will only be accepted up to 3 weeks after the due date and will be docked one letter grade for each week it’s late.* 
   As your instructor, I will provide feedback on assignments throughout the course and will be participating in discussions. If an assignment seems confusing, please send me a Message on Canvas with your questions or to set up a time to talk on Zoom. I’m here to help.

 

2. Participate in class discussions and critiques. This will be part of your final grade. Our conversations on the discussion board are your opportunity to engage with new ideas, learn from your classmates, and develop a discerning eye for visual art. You’ll learn the most by sharing your opinions, even if someone else in the class disagrees with you. Asking questions is a wonderful way to participate, and a great fuel for discussion.

 

3. Artistic development. In this area, your ambition, effort, involvement, and growth are key. These will determine your final grade more than your initial skill level. Our critiques and discussions are a chance for you to learn how to challenge yourself. If you’re not sure of how to improve your work, please just email me to set up a time to talk.

 

  4. Online participation. All students should maintain a professional and respectful tone when communicating with fellow learners and the instructor. Comments  should be on topic, polite, and about the content at hand. Participation in discussions and written responses should be thoughtful, written in complete sentences, and you should read over all your submissions before submitting. Please allow your instructor 24 hours to respond to emails. 

 

Note on images: This class covers art history topics and images used may sometimes include mature themes like sexuality and nudity. These will not be gratuitous and will be discussed in the context of the art movement at hand.

 

All image sources are cited unless they are fair use.

 

Grading

Overall percentage breakdown:

40% Art projects

20% Discussions

20% Written Responses

10% Quizzes

10% Final Paper

 

Grading scale:

A 94-100, A- 90-93, B+ 87-89, B 84-86B- 80-83, C+77-79, C 74-76, C- 70-73, D+ 67-69, D 64-66, D- 60-63, F <60

 

Final Paper

This is a two-page paper in which you choose something we talked about in class and research it further. This is not a summary of class lectures, this is outside research on either a specific artist or an art movement. This will be due at the end of the semester.

 

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STUDENT ACADEMIC CONDUCT

In order to ensure that the highest standards of academic conduct are promoted and supported at the University, students must adhere to generally accepted standards of academic honesty, including but not limited to, refraining from cheating, plagiarizing, falsification, misrepresentation, and/or inappropriately colluding or collaborating. The University shall consistently hold students accountable for instances of academic dishonesty and apply appropriate consequences.

 AI GENERATIVE TOOLS

Use of AI generative tools is not permitted in this course. If AI generated content is detected in any of your assignments without citation the assignment will be considered plagiarized and you will be subject to the university’s policies regarding academic misconduct. 

(Revised 9/17/2023)

This syllabus is subject to change over the course of the semester.