Syllabus
Fall 2011 – Art 100c – Fundamentals of Art
Section 101 – Class no. 11806 – FA-112 – Tuesday 6:00 - 8:50pm
Instructor: Glenn Zucman
Course Blog: http://cypress-art100.blogspot.com
Email: gzucman@cypresscollege.edu
Office Hours: T 9pm, FA-112
Instructor: Glenn Zucman
Course Blog: http://cypress-art100.blogspot.com
Email: gzucman@cypresscollege.edu
Office Hours: T 9pm, FA-112
Introduction
This introductory course investigates the visual elements and principles of design through lectures, reading, and hands-on experience. It also examines, in the same manner, historical styles and themes in art as well as materials and techniques.
Instructional Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Define basic art terms and processes.
B. Identify major historical styles of art, artists, and artworks.
C. Analyze an artwork in terms of form and content.
D. Demonstrate, in writing and in art projects, the workings of basic art materials and processes: drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and painting.
E. Explain historical or thematic connections between the major art forms and styles.
F. Understand the visual cultures of both Western and world art.
G. Connect issues discussed in art to greater cultural themes.
H. Critically examine the visual world outside of the classroom.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Define basic art terms and processes.
B. Identify major historical styles of art, artists, and artworks.
C. Analyze an artwork in terms of form and content.
D. Demonstrate, in writing and in art projects, the workings of basic art materials and processes: drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and painting.
E. Explain historical or thematic connections between the major art forms and styles.
F. Understand the visual cultures of both Western and world art.
G. Connect issues discussed in art to greater cultural themes.
H. Critically examine the visual world outside of the classroom.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Given major artworks from Western and Non-Western cultures students will successfully identify the artist, title, and style by evaluating their major visual
2. Given an artwork students will examine its form to establish its content.
3. Given a work of art students will successfully identify major elements of artistic methodology and will effectively articulate the impact of these aspects on the content of the artwork.
4. After analyzing art materials, issues of formalism, and a survey of art history students we will be able to critically analyze the importance of visual images to human history and the modern world.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Given major artworks from Western and Non-Western cultures students will successfully identify the artist, title, and style by evaluating their major visual
2. Given an artwork students will examine its form to establish its content.
3. Given a work of art students will successfully identify major elements of artistic methodology and will effectively articulate the impact of these aspects on the content of the artwork.
4. After analyzing art materials, issues of formalism, and a survey of art history students we will be able to critically analyze the importance of visual images to human history and the modern world.
Pre-Requisites
None.
None.
Schedule
http://cypress-art100.blogspot.com
Course Points
Attendance: 18 x 10 points = 180
Lecture Analysis: 15 x 15 points = 225
Reading Reports: 13 x 15 points = 195
Art Projects: 4 x 50 points = 200
Presentation: 1 x 200 points = 200
TOTAL COURSE POINTS POSSIBLE = 1,000
900 points & above = "A"
800 points & above = "B"
700 points & above = "C"
600 points & above = "D"
599 points & below = "F"
Grading Criteria
A - 90% or higher of the points possible
• A grade of "A" is reserved for student work exhibiting the highest level of understanding and expression. All the facts and ideas are presented clearly. Spelling and grammar are excellent. Beyond these basics, the student makes a compelling effort to understand the art ideas and "make them their own" through written analysis of the material and reframing the ideas in the context of culture in the 21st century and the student's own life.
B - 80% or higher of the points possible
• Beyond a good presentation of facts and ideas, a B grade represents a significant effort to truly understand concepts. The work presented shows critical thinking and an attempt to express the ideas in the student's own words.
C - 70% or higher of the points possible
• A "C" or average grads represents a good presentation of the facts and ideas in the Weekly Lecture, your Artist Research, Museum Visit, or Presentation, with limited critical thinking, analysis, and integration of ideas.
D - 60% or higher of the points possible
• Poor presentation of the facts and ideas in the project.
F - 59% and fewer of the points possible
• Minimal or no work turned in
Attendance
Required.
Drop Policy
If a student misses more than 3 classes they will be dropped form the course.
Lecture Analysis
Each week you will write an essay in response to the weekly lecture. Beyond recounting the facts and ideas presented you should analyze and integrate this material to "make it your own." Express what the ideas mean to your own life and to our larger culture.
Textbook / Readings
Our textbook is Living with Art. To save you money, you may buy ANY edition of the book. Recent editions are by Mark Getlein and older editions are by Rita Gilbert. They are all excellent. You can buy a new or used book in the Cypress College bookstore, or any edition you like online. Each week we'll read one chapter of the text. Your assignment will be to choose 4 artists, two sets of two, from the chapter and write two 350 word essays. In each essay you will discuss the work of two artists and compare and contrast them. You can begin by with a "formal analysis" of their work, move on to a discussion of the ideas in the works, and conclude with your own responses to the works.
Lecture Notes
I'm not a fan of PowerPoint, for me it feels too static. So I give my lectures with an interactive tool I like better called Freemind. To get notes to cover all lectures and more, you can download "Art2011." You'll need 2 free pieces, the Freemind software and the Art2011 file. You can download the software here:
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download
You can download the file here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/osart/files/
The Win & Mac versions are identical, just compressed on a Win or Mac machine. That shouldn't matter, but some students find the one compressed on their platform runs more easily for them. After you download the file, right-click it and Extract All. Do not simply double click the file and attempt to run it - this will sort of work - you'll be able to see the Art History tree, but the links won't work until you uncompress the entire folder. Then just open the folder and double-click the file "Art.mm" and away you go. If you have any trouble, you can navigate to Art.mm from the Freemind Open dialog. Once you do this the first time, you should be fine after that.
http://cypress-art100.blogspot.com
Course Points
Attendance: 18 x 10 points = 180
Lecture Analysis: 15 x 15 points = 225
Reading Reports: 13 x 15 points = 195
Art Projects: 4 x 50 points = 200
Presentation: 1 x 200 points = 200
TOTAL COURSE POINTS POSSIBLE = 1,000
900 points & above = "A"
800 points & above = "B"
700 points & above = "C"
600 points & above = "D"
599 points & below = "F"
Grading Criteria
A - 90% or higher of the points possible
• A grade of "A" is reserved for student work exhibiting the highest level of understanding and expression. All the facts and ideas are presented clearly. Spelling and grammar are excellent. Beyond these basics, the student makes a compelling effort to understand the art ideas and "make them their own" through written analysis of the material and reframing the ideas in the context of culture in the 21st century and the student's own life.
B - 80% or higher of the points possible
• Beyond a good presentation of facts and ideas, a B grade represents a significant effort to truly understand concepts. The work presented shows critical thinking and an attempt to express the ideas in the student's own words.
C - 70% or higher of the points possible
• A "C" or average grads represents a good presentation of the facts and ideas in the Weekly Lecture, your Artist Research, Museum Visit, or Presentation, with limited critical thinking, analysis, and integration of ideas.
D - 60% or higher of the points possible
• Poor presentation of the facts and ideas in the project.
F - 59% and fewer of the points possible
• Minimal or no work turned in
Attendance
Required.
Drop Policy
If a student misses more than 3 classes they will be dropped form the course.
Lecture Analysis
Each week you will write an essay in response to the weekly lecture. Beyond recounting the facts and ideas presented you should analyze and integrate this material to "make it your own." Express what the ideas mean to your own life and to our larger culture.
Textbook / Readings
Our textbook is Living with Art. To save you money, you may buy ANY edition of the book. Recent editions are by Mark Getlein and older editions are by Rita Gilbert. They are all excellent. You can buy a new or used book in the Cypress College bookstore, or any edition you like online. Each week we'll read one chapter of the text. Your assignment will be to choose 4 artists, two sets of two, from the chapter and write two 350 word essays. In each essay you will discuss the work of two artists and compare and contrast them. You can begin by with a "formal analysis" of their work, move on to a discussion of the ideas in the works, and conclude with your own responses to the works.
Lecture Notes
I'm not a fan of PowerPoint, for me it feels too static. So I give my lectures with an interactive tool I like better called Freemind. To get notes to cover all lectures and more, you can download "Art2011." You'll need 2 free pieces, the Freemind software and the Art2011 file. You can download the software here:
http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Download
You can download the file here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/osart/files/
The Win & Mac versions are identical, just compressed on a Win or Mac machine. That shouldn't matter, but some students find the one compressed on their platform runs more easily for them. After you download the file, right-click it and Extract All. Do not simply double click the file and attempt to run it - this will sort of work - you'll be able to see the Art History tree, but the links won't work until you uncompress the entire folder. Then just open the folder and double-click the file "Art.mm" and away you go. If you have any trouble, you can navigate to Art.mm from the Freemind Open dialog. Once you do this the first time, you should be fine after that.
Art Projects
Throughout the semester we will have 4 art projects: painting, sculpture, and so on. As an introductory level course these projects should be fun and completely non-threatening. You are not expected to have any aptitude in any of these areas. Instead each is an "experience," a chance for you to explore art media. Grading will be based on effort applied and ideas explored.
Presentations
During the semester each student will give 2 Presentations on an Artist. As with your Artist Research, this should not be the dull recitation of biography, but should be a look at the work of the artist and a consideration of how it functions aesthetically and ideologically.
Throughout the semester we will have 4 art projects: painting, sculpture, and so on. As an introductory level course these projects should be fun and completely non-threatening. You are not expected to have any aptitude in any of these areas. Instead each is an "experience," a chance for you to explore art media. Grading will be based on effort applied and ideas explored.
Presentations
During the semester each student will give 2 Presentations on an Artist. As with your Artist Research, this should not be the dull recitation of biography, but should be a look at the work of the artist and a consideration of how it functions aesthetically and ideologically.
Your Blog
We will try to be as green with this course as possible. I’ll never hand you any paper; you’ll never hand me any paper. We will use a blog as your e-portfolio or personal repository of work for this semester. Instead of handing projects in on paper, you will turn your work in on your blog. A few of you may find the blog format compelling enough to continue using one after the semester.
Blogging is an excellent way to develop your thinking. Please make your blog YOURS! In addition to the required posts, post anything you want. Any time you want. A one-sentence emotion. A long midnight philosophy theory. Be sure to do the course work. But also be sure to make it yours!
Blogs work easiest if we all use the same platform. Since it is free, easy to use, and integrated with free Picasa photo editing software, we will use the Blogger blogging platform this semester:
• http://www.blogger.com/
We will try to be as green with this course as possible. I’ll never hand you any paper; you’ll never hand me any paper. We will use a blog as your e-portfolio or personal repository of work for this semester. Instead of handing projects in on paper, you will turn your work in on your blog. A few of you may find the blog format compelling enough to continue using one after the semester.
Blogging is an excellent way to develop your thinking. Please make your blog YOURS! In addition to the required posts, post anything you want. Any time you want. A one-sentence emotion. A long midnight philosophy theory. Be sure to do the course work. But also be sure to make it yours!
Blogs work easiest if we all use the same platform. Since it is free, easy to use, and integrated with free Picasa photo editing software, we will use the Blogger blogging platform this semester:
• http://www.blogger.com/
Computer Access
Many of you have a laptop or a desktop at home. There are also computers on campus:
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/academicPrograms/LibraryLearningResourceCenter/
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/instructionalSupport/ComputerLabs.aspx
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/studentLife/studentActivities
Many of you have a laptop or a desktop at home. There are also computers on campus:
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/academicPrograms/LibraryLearningResourceCenter/
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/instructionalSupport/ComputerLabs.aspx
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/studentLife/studentActivities
Due Dates
Each week's work is due, on your blog, by 5pm each Tuesday, or 1 hour before the start of class. This gives you the entire week and weekend to complete the week's work. Please plan ahead. Please do not do your work at the last minute and then make yourself late to class. To aid you in this, work must be submitted (blog post time stamped) not later than 5:00pm each Tuesday.
Each week's work is due, on your blog, by 5pm each Tuesday, or 1 hour before the start of class. This gives you the entire week and weekend to complete the week's work. Please plan ahead. Please do not do your work at the last minute and then make yourself late to class. To aid you in this, work must be submitted (blog post time stamped) not later than 5:00pm each Tuesday.
Food & Beverage Policy
NO FOOD is allowed in FA-112. You may bring water in capped containers.
NO FOOD is allowed in FA-112. You may bring water in capped containers.
Make-up Policy
Since new lecture material and projects are presented every week, it will be difficult to make up lost material. Only enroll in this course if you are able to attend regularly. Make friends in the course who you can share information with if you must miss a class.
Since new lecture material and projects are presented every week, it will be difficult to make up lost material. Only enroll in this course if you are able to attend regularly. Make friends in the course who you can share information with if you must miss a class.
Drop Deadlines
Aug 28, ’11 – Deadline to drop with refund
Sep 4, ’11 – Deadline to drop without “W”
Nov 20, ’11 – Deadline to drop with “W”
Aug 28, ’11 – Deadline to drop with refund
Sep 4, ’11 – Deadline to drop without “W”
Nov 20, ’11 – Deadline to drop with “W”
College Catalog
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/CollegeCatalog.aspx
http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/CollegeCatalog.aspx
Academic Honesty Policy
See catalog pg. 9
Student Support Services
See catalog pg. 30
Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)
See catalog pg. 31
Sexual Harrassment / Discrimination Policy
See catalog pg. 44
Campus Safety
Phone: 714-484-7387
Location: CCC-3 — just north of the baseball field off of Holder Street
Emergency Procedures
If we’re required to evacuate our classroom or the building, proceed to a clear and safe area away from the building. Take all personal belongings with you.
Health Center
Phone: 714-484-7361
Library & Learning Resources Center
Phone: 714-484-7125
See catalog pg. 9
Student Support Services
See catalog pg. 30
Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)
See catalog pg. 31
Sexual Harrassment / Discrimination Policy
See catalog pg. 44
Campus Safety
Phone: 714-484-7387
Location: CCC-3 — just north of the baseball field off of Holder Street
Emergency Procedures
If we’re required to evacuate our classroom or the building, proceed to a clear and safe area away from the building. Take all personal belongings with you.
Health Center
Phone: 714-484-7361
Library & Learning Resources Center
Phone: 714-484-7125
