SYLLABUS: Welcome ART APPRECIATION Students!

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Syllabus: ART-6 Art Appreciation

John Adkins – 951.222.8047 – john.adkins@rcc.edu

Rationale:

This course is an exploration of visual media and art. The focus is to better understand the language of art and the power it has on our modern society.

All course content is at: www.johnadkinsartappreciation.blogspot.com

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

1.     SHOW UP!

2.     Put in effort and follow the syllabus

Goals:

1. Learn the basic elements and principals of artistic composition.
2. Be creative, open-minded and self-motivating after experiencing this course.
3. Be more willing to express his/her ideas articulately and openly.
4. The student will experience art by making works, viewing art works and visiting the art galleries.

Evaluation:

The evaluation or grading procedure will be based on the following (203 points total):

1. Sketchbook - 8.5 x 11 sketchbook – Blank pages no lines – 25 points (12.5% of your grade)
1. Take it everywhere
2. Document ideas you have
3. Draw images that mean something or write something
4. Use it to take notes in class and doodle
2.  PARTICIPATION is attendance. You cannot participate if you are not present! – 53 points (26% of your grade)           
1. 3 points – 1 question and 1 observation on each of 11 lectures (33 total)
2. 5 points – 1 question and 1 observation on 4 videos (20 total)
3. 5 applied art assignments – 100 points (49% of your grade)
1. Photography – 20pts
2. Painting – 20 points
3. Mixed media – 20 points
4. Three dimensional – 20 points
5. Portrait – 20 points
4. Final Exam – Answer these three questions in a thoughtful, clear and insightful manner. One paragraph on each question, minimum – 25 points (12.5% of your grade)
1. What is art?
2. What is the value of visual art?
3. What is your favorite assignment and why?

Materials Required:

1 - Sketchbook - 8.5 x 11 sketchbook