Course Syllabus

(Course Syllabus PDF)

 

Art 100: Introduction to Art Concepts

Section 62948: 4/15/19 - 6/9/19 (online)

Instructor: Annapurna Kumar

 

Course Description:

This course is a study of the visual arts in relation to both personal and cultural expressions. Fundamentals of visual organization, color theory, terminology, and historical art movements and concepts will be studied. Required for art majors. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. 3 credits.

 

Course Objectives (SLOs):

Students will...

• Analyze works of art based on their formal characteristics including the elements of art and the principles of design.
• Classify works of art into categories based on their purpose and/or function.
• Know and understand traditional and contemporary art media and their techniques.
• Consider and understand examples of art from across cultures and timeframes.

 

Required Text:

This is a ZTC class. That means that the class uses a free PDF textbook that can be accessed from the canvas site. The relevant sections of the book for each week are linked to assignment pages as PDFs. You can also access the entire book on the homepage of the course Canvas site. The e-book contains live links to outside sources that you are expected to view and read.

 

Course Site:

When you are officially enrolled in the class and the class has been made available to students, you will have access to our course page on the SAC Canvas site: http://rsccd.instructure.com. You may access our Canvas course site from home, the library, the student labs at SAC, or anywhere you have a computer that connects to the internet. Students are expected to log in and monitor the class Canvas site frequently and complete all assignments on time.

 

Communication:

The primary sources of communication in this course will be through the Announcements, Discussions, and email. Please be sure to have a current working email address in your Canvas profile AND check your email frequently. Please email me with ANY concerns during this course.

 

My email address is Kumar_Annapurna@sac.edu. You can also email me directly through Canvas.

I will generally respond to emails within 36 hours between Monday and Friday. Emails received over the weekend may not be answered until Monday. Please plan ahead.

Personal Issues:

For questions regarding your grade or other personal issues, please communicate with me via email. You can easily email me through the Email link on our Canvas course site menu.

Assignment and Course Questions:

General questions about assignments, the course, or Canvas, should be posted on our “General Course Questions” Discussion, located in the Course Info Module. Students are encouraged to post answers to each other’s questions. I will check the Discussion every few days to review or post answers.

How to Update your email address:

Login to WebAdvisor, click on “Address Change,” enter your email address, click “Submit” and “Log out” to exit. Please see the Distance Education website for further details: http://sac.edu/disted.

 

Technical Questions:

If you have any trouble logging in, or with Canvas, please contact me by email to let me know. You should also use the Distance Education Student Help and Frequently Asked Questions pages (http://sac.edu/disted). If necessary, contact them directly at (714) 564-6725, or in person in A-101. There are many resources available on every SAC Canvas course page in the “Course Info” and “Resources” modules.

 

Attendance Policy:

In accordance with the college drop policy, students who do not access the class web site or submit the first day’s assignments by the due date may be dropped as a “no show.”

Avoid a “No Show” Drop: In this course, you must complete all of the following activities during the first week of classes or you will be dropped as a “No Show”:

1. Access the Canvas site and read the syllabus.
2. Post a new thread on the Discussion “Getting to Know You” and post a reply to at least one classmate
3. Watch the video, “Painting Done with Elephant Dung Raises a Stink in Brooklyn” and post your comments to the associated Discussion, then post a reply to one classmate.

For the remainder of the semester, students who fail to complete Discussions will be considered “absent” and may be dropped from the class for excessive absence. Also, if three consecutive Discussions are not completed, the student may be dropped. However, students are responsible to officially drop the class or they will receive a letter grade based on their performance. Students who wish to withdraw must do so before 75% of the term has passed in order to get a “W” grade instead of a letter grade.

 

Expectations:

This is a college level course. Many students expect that an online course will be easier, or entail less time. This is not true. This online class will take just as much time (perhaps more) as a traditional classroom course. College credits are based on “units.” One semester unit represents one lecture hour of required classroom time and two hours of student preparation time. Thus, our three unit course requires, 3 lecture hours and 6 hours of student preparation, or approximately 9 hours total, per week. This course is geared for students who are self-directed, manage their time and have basic computer skills. It is mandatory to be able to use the Internet and type all assignments. You must have access to your SAC Canvas profile and email address.

 

Grading:

1. Discussions (Regular Class Participation):

You are expected to participate in regular active learning assignments that will take the form of written Discussions. You are expected to post your own thread and may also be required to reply to the threads of one or two of your classmates. Check individual discussions for due dates. Each module’s discussions are due the following week. I will open up each module 2 weeks in advance for people who want to work ahead.

 

**Late Discussion posts will receive a ZERO grade.**

 

Always read the grading rubrics associated with discussions for details on how you will be graded. Some discussions are worth more points than others.

2. Quizzes

There is a Quiz at the end of each of the six Modules. The number of questions on each Quiz varies from about 15 to 35. Questions are multiple choice, matching, and true/false.  Check the syllabus for due dates. Quizzes are open-note and untimed.

 

**Late Quizzes receive a ZERO grade. **

Points Distribution:

Overall points earned for all discussions are weighted as 60% of your final grade. Your overall points from quizzes are weighted as 40%. Feel free to contact me if you would like further clarification on how this works. You can always check on your grade in the “Grades” tab on the left-hand toolbar within Canvas.

Grading Scale:

A: 90-100% B: 80-89%   C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: 0-59%

 

Disability Programs & Services Statement:

Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in The Village (VL), and their phone number is 714-564-6264 or TYY (714) 564-6284.

 

Academic Honesty Policy:

You should be familiar with the Academic Honesty Policy at Santa Ana College. There is absolutely NO tolerance for cheating in this class. Academic dishonesty or cheating is defined as an intentional act of fraud in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization. This includes assisting other students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty, whether it is in coursework or on exams. Any student caught cheating or assisting another student in the act of cheating, will receive a zero score for the assignment or quiz. Students will be reported to the Dean of Student Development upon a second breach of the Academic Honesty policy. If you have any questions regarding this policy or application of this policy, please let me know.

 

Plagiarized content receives a zero for the first infraction. A second infraction may result in an F grade for the entire course. Do not plagiarize from your readings or your peers.

 

Online Etiquette

This refers to the acceptable standards of behavior when interacting in an online environment.

• Be Respectful of Others: It is important to be courteous and respectful of others time and opinions; behave in a manner that is professional; never “say” anything online that you wouldn’t be willing to say to someone in person; remember that there are many different viewpoints, beliefs and ideas – embrace the variety, you may change your opinion ... understand that we may disagree as it is part of the learning experience ... if you do disagree, remember to challenge the idea and not the person; be open minded.
• Privacy: Posting private information in the wrong place can have serious consequences. Respect the privacy of classmates and what is shared in the course.
• Appropriate Language and Communication: Check your writing for errors before posting. You may want to type your Discussion posts in Word and then cut and paste to Canvas. Use proper spelling and grammar. Refrain from using social media abbreviations (e.g. lol, omg, lmao, etc.) and any inappropriate or offensive words. Remember do not type in all capital letters – it is the same as yelling at someone and is considered rude. Be careful to never plagiarize—always use your own words in your posts or cite your sources.
• Just the Facts: Respect other people’s time by keeping messages, posts, and comments to-the- point. Remember to be friendly, positive, and self-reflective when participating.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA)

As required under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Rancho Santiago Community College District will make public without student consent only certain directory information. This information consists of the following:

• student name
• city of residence
• major field
• participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• weight, height and age if a member of an athletic team
• dates of attendance
• degree and awards received and
• the most recent previous educational institution or agency attended by the student.
  
  

A student may request the Admissions and Records Office to withhold this information. Such request must be in writing and submitted every semester.

 

Procedures for Student Grievances Regarding Grades

Education Code 76224:

When grades are given for any course of instruction taught in a community college district, the grade given to each student shall be the grade determined by the instructor of the course and the determination of the student's grade by the instructor, in the absence of mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency, shall be final.

Procedure for student grievance regarding grades:

1. Student shall meet with the instructor to discuss the grade. Email me at
   kumar_annapurna@sac.edu to arrange a meeting time to discuss.
2. If the issue is not resolved and the student believes that the grade is based on mistake,
   fraud, bad faith, or incompetency (EC 76224), he/she may appeal in writing to the Dean. Such an appeal must be made within a one year period following the semester in which
   the grade was assigned. Forms for the written appeal may be found in any instructional
   Dean's office or the Student Services Office of the college.
3. The student may be requested to set-up an appointment with the appropriate Dean to
   discuss the written grievance.
4. The appropriate Dean will review the allegations with the instructor.
5. The Dean will review the issue and will notify the student and instructor in writing of
   his/her decision.
6. The decision of the Dean is final.