Hybrid Online Art 3310 (Under Construction)

SYLLABUS

FOR

HYBRID ONLINE ART 3310
(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Nineteenth & Twentieth Century Art
Fall 2012
Instructor: Dr. David Ludley
Office: Arts & Sciences (G) 116
Telephone: 6784664712
E-Mail:
Web Site:
*PLEASE REMEMBER: BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR, CSU DROPS STUDENTS WHO DO NOT SHOW UP FOR EITHER OF THE SCHEDULED ORIENTATION CLASSES WHETHER THEY CONTACT THE PROFESSOR OR NOT.

19th and 20th Century Art - ART 3310

Campus:Main Campus
Session:Full Term
Session Dates:August 11, 2012 - December 7, 2012
Course Number / Section / Credits / Days / Time / Building / Room / Instructor
89401 / 90 / 3 / 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM / D. Ludley
Notes on course number 89401:
This is an on-line course with required meetings: Orientation: Mon., Aug. 13, OR Mon., Aug. 20 8PM - 9:15PM Exam 1: Mon., Sept. 24, 8 - 9:15 PM Exam 2: Mon., Oct. 22, 8-9:15 PM Exam 3: Mon., Nov. 26, 8-9:15 PM Optional Review Sessions: Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19 For further information contact Dr. David Ludley. Classes will meet in Clayton Hall room T201.

Required Text—History of Modern Art, SIXTH EDITION, by H.H. Arnason and Elizabeth Mansfield, 2010 (paperback), ISBN-13: 978-0-13-606206-6 or ISBN-10: 0-13-606206-7 .
All the assignments will be listed at the end of this syllabus,

TENTATIVE OFFICE HOURS in A&S (G)-116:
Selected Mondays from 9:15pm-10:15pm, following each Art 3310 Orientation, Review and Exam meeting:August 13 and 20; Sept. 17 and 24; Oct. 15 and 22; and Nov. 19 and 26.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a history and appreciation of the visual arts from the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, leading up to the Present Day (1800-Present). Aesthetic and historical perspectives will be used, and critical thinking activities addressed, to enable students to understand and communicate their knowledge of the art surveyed. This is a hybrid on-line course, which includes instruction provided via online videos and Powerpoint slides, accessible from my GAView page and my homepage. You are required to attend the Orientation meeting and all three exam sessions, on campus at the designated times (See "Important Dates," above, or on the Online "DUCK"), and the required Discussion Forum. You will also be required to go to the High Museum at some point during the semester, to write up a special analysis of an art work created after 1800, on display there; I will explain that to you at the required Orientation session. NOTE: The High Museum will probably cost from $6 to $15 with student I.D., so you need to figure that in as part of your course expenses. In addition, I have scheduled three test review sessions, one before each test, as indicated, once again, both below and in CSU's Online "DUCK." Although the Schedule indicates that the review sessions are optional, if one is smart, he or she will attend ALL of those. Since they only last around an hour and thirty minutes, these sessions do not cover all the material on the test; that would be impossible in that limited time. However, I do give you important tips, practice questions, a quickie review, and discuss the Powerpoint Study Slides with you--besides answering any questions--that have ALWAYS proven extremely valuable for success on the exams. Normally, a student does poorly on exams if he or she doesn't attend those review sessions.
And on-line telecourses tend to be much more of a challenge than normal class-room courses, anyway. In selecting an on-line telecourse approach to learning the course material, you have decided that a basically independent study approach will work well for you in your present situation. To be successful, you will have to exercise truly extraordinary self-discipline, since you will be learning pretty much on your own, outside of the traditional college classroom environment. The instructor will be available to advise and assist you, even chat with you on-line, as well as providing the required Discussion Forum, but you must pace and motivate yourself--using the course outline in this syllabus--and watch ALL the telecourse lessons, study ALL the assigned textbook readings, and study all the slides I have provided for you on-line with my Powerpoint Presentation Review Slides.

This approach does give you a lot of freedom to study when you choose; however, as we pointed out, it also requires an unusual amount of self-discipline and self-motivation. Keep in mind that, typically, a student must devote around 15 hours a week or more, watching telecourse lessons, reading assignments, using the REQUIRED Discussion Forum (see assignment section), and studying slides for the three exams, in order to earn an acceptable grade. As you can see, I have provided many helpful resources for you; it is up to you, to use them.

ITP CHOICE REQUIREMENTS:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. See for full details of this policy.Also, all students are required to get CSU mailbox email address. I will be communicating with you over the course of the semester by way of your CSU mailbox email address, so, if you haven't gotten your CSU email address yet, please get it now.
You must check your CSU email account regularly; I will write you at times, and saying you didn't check your email is NO excuse.

COURSE SCHEDULE I (All meetings in Clayton Hall room T201.)

Required Orientation: Monday, August 13, OR Monday, August 20, 8PM - 9:15PM
Discussion Question One: Released Friday, August 24; discussion begins Monday, August 27 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, August 31.
Discussion Question Two: Released Friday, Sept. 7; discussion begins Monday, Sept. 10 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, Sept. 14.
Optional but Important Review One: Monday, September 17, 8PM – 9:15PM
Required Exam One: Monday, September 24, 8PM – 9:15PM
Discussion Question Three: Released Friday, Sept. 28; discussion begins Monday, Oct. 1 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, Oct. 5.
Tour of High Museum of Art in Atlanta (for choosing Museum Paper Artwork), Sunday,
September 30, in the atrium of the High, 2:30pm. (Allow at least half-an-hour to a full hour
for buying tickets, parking, and lines. Bring your Student I.D. and pencils, not pens, to take
notes; non-flash photography is possible.)
Discussion Question Four: Released Friday, Oct. 12; discussion begins Monday, Oct. 15 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, Oct. 19.
Optional but Important Review Two: Monday, October 15, 8PM – 9:15PM
Required Exam Two: Monday, October 22, 8PM – 9:15PM
Discussion Question Five: Released Friday, Oct. 26; discussion begins Monday, Oct. 29 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, November 2. (This will be the Museum Paper Abstract, so be read for it.)*
Museum Paper Due (hard copy with High Museum receipt sticker): Monday,November 5, no
later than 8pm, in my A & S 116 mailbox or handed to me (-10 per day penalty after that.)
It MUST be a hard copy with sticker to avoid the daily lateness penalty, not an emailed one.
Optional but Important Review Three: Monday, Nov. 19, 8PM – 9:15PM
Required Exam Three: Monday, November 26, 8PM – 9:15PM

COURSE SCHEDULE II: COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

ALL ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE LISTED AT THE END OF THE SYLLABUS.

GEORGIAVIEW ONLINE GRADEBOOK: ALSO, I WILL POST YOUR GRADES AS WE GO ALONG ON THE Georgia View WEBSITE. FOR YOUR BENEFIT, I HAVE SET UP A GA View GRADE BOOK FOR YOU. WITH THIS, YOU CAN LOOK UP YOUR GRADES ONLINE, BEFORE I PASS THEM BACK IN CLASS. TO GET THERE, GO TO WHEN YOU GET TO THAT SITE, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS IN REGARD TO YOUR LOG ON AND PASSWORD. IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE, PLEASE CALL (OR VISIT) THE HUB FOR HELP.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

One objective of the course will be to acquaint you with art and its relationship to various cultures and societies. Painting, sculpture, drawings, and architecture may be discussed in regard to their visual merits and their value as multi-cultural expressions of individual artists functioning in various societies.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Art Outcomes:

• Art Outcome 1: Knowledge of the subject matter and history of art: major works, issues, movements.
• Art Outcome 2: Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Course Outcome 1: Demonstrate Knowledge of the subject matter and history of art: major works, issues, movements.
• Course Outcome 2: Demonstrate Communication Skills by critiquing the works of others, including historical works.
• Course Outcome 3: Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills in effectively analyzing art concepts and successfully applying these skills in aesthetic judgments.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION REVIEW SITES:

IMPORTANT: To view the Powerpoint Presentation Review Slides, you must use a log-in and a password.You will be given these passwords at our Orientation meeting, since only students signed up for this class are legally allowed to use them.

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

ART 3310 – Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Art (3-0-3)
A survey of western art throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, viewed through an historical perspective. Prerequisites: ENGL 1102. Completion of CRIT 1101 and Area C recommended.

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REQUIREMENTS:

DISCUSSION FORUM: 50 Points
FIRST EXAM: 100 Points
SECOND EXAM: 100 Points
THIRD EXAM (Final Exam, but not comprehensive): 100 Points
ANALYSIS OF AN ART WORK AT THE HIGH MUSEUM, COMPLETED AFTER 1800 (Must Be on Display, NOW, in the High Museum): 50 Points
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TOTAL: 400 Points

GRADING SCALE:

Course grades will be determined on the basis of a straight 350 point scale, with a final distribution of points equaling the grades listed below:

A = 358- 400
B = 318 - 357
C = 278 - 317
D = 238 - 277
F = 237 or fewer points

This is based on the traditional percentages of...
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
59% or below = F

DISCUSSION FORUM:
DISCUSSION QUESTION RESPONSES

There will be five discussion questions throughout the semester which will come from the readings, except for one that will involve your Museum Paper. These will be released on selected Fridays by 5pm before they are to be answered in order to help you with your readings. Actual responses to the questions begin early on selected Monday mornings and are closed on the following Friday at midnight. All responses will be due on selected Fridays by 11:59 EST. I will close the discussions at that time. These dates are listed below and in your assignments section at the end of the syllabus.

Each response will be worth up to 10 points for a total of 50 points at the end of the semester. Although assessed throughout the selected week, individuals' participation will be graded bythe following Monday. I will average each discussion’s points at the end of the semester.

• Each response is required to be posted in the Discussion Section in GAView.
• Each response should be a complete paragraph of several sentences.
• Each response should include direct quotes and/or examples from the text or videos.
• Each response should be written in Standard English in complete sentences.
• Each response should be free of spelling and grammar errors.

A response should include a well-written, thought-provoking answer. You should not say, “Everyone has taken my response,” “I cannot add anymore to the discussion because the class has covered the topic adequately,” or “I agree with Brad” You can agree or disagree with a response and state your reasons—why or why not?

A good response will include not only your original post but also well-supported responses to other students as well.

Always support your responses with specific details or reasons. Remember that you can respond to the responses of other students; the Discussion posts are meant to serve as a replacement for traditional class discussions.

Please review Netiquette Rules in Georgia View before posting. Treat others as you would like to be treated in your postings. I will reprimand anyone who does not treat other students with courtesy.

Discussions will be rated according to the following rubric:: Discussion Rubric
Excellent / Good / Marginal / Unsatisfactory
9-10 pts / 7-8 pts / 5-6 pts / Up to 4 pts
Promptness and
Initiative / Consistently responds to postings in a given 24-hour period; demonstrates good self-initiative / Responds to most postings within a 24-hour period / Occasionally responds to most postings; limited initiative / Does not respond to most postings; rarely participates freely
Delivery of Post / Consistently uses grammatically correct posts with rare misspellings / Few grammatical or spelling errors are noted in posts / Errors in spelling and grammar evidenced in several posts / Utilizes poor spelling and grammar in most posts; posts appear "hasty"
Relevance of Post / Posts topics related to discussion topic; cites the reading material and/or the various video programs assigned. / Frequently posts topics that are related to discussion / Occasionally posts off topic; most posts are short. / Posts topics which do not relate to the discussion content.
(Rubric continues on next page.)
Interaction / Posted your original thoughts and responded to three people. / Posted your original thoughts and responded to two people. / Posted your original thoughts and responded to one person. / Posted your original thoughts and did not respond to anyone else.

Discussion Weeks (See GaView for the topic on each listed Friday:
Discussion Question One: Released Friday, August 24; discussion begins Monday, August 27 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, August 31.
Discussion Question Two: Released Friday, Sept. 7; discussion begins Monday, Sept. 10 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, Sept. 14.
Discussion Question Three: Released Friday, Sept. 28; discussion begins Monday, Oct. 1 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, Oct. 5.
Discussion Question Four: Released Friday, Oct. 12; discussion begins Monday, Oct. 15 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, Oct. 19.
Discussion Question Five: Released Friday, Oct. 26; discussion begins Monday, Oct. 29 and ends by 11:59pm on Friday, November 2. (This will be the Museum Paper Abstract, so be read for it.)*
*Remember: Your Museum Paper is due by Monday, Nov. 5, so that last discussion question is to help you to prepare and to focus on that as well as getting your final thoughts together. However, your Museum Paper is much more detailed and extensive, so a good score on that discussion question does not ensure a good grade on the Museum Paper, of course.
MUSEUM PAPER:

This will be a typed (double-spaced) analysis of a work of art, completed after 1800, currently on display at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. (IF YOU DO NOT CHOOSE AN ART WORK CREATED AFTER 1800 IN THE HIGH, THE PAPER WILL RECEIVE A ZERO). Therefore, you are required to go to the High Museum one day this semester to pick a work of American art and to analyze it. I will also let you know a date when I will be there to help you and to explain works to you, if you choose to come on that day. Tentatively, that date is Sunday, Sept. 30, at 2:30pm, meeting at the High. (Plan to get there half an hour to an hour early, to give you time for parking, buying your ticket, and possibly standing in line. I will be waiting for you just inside the atrium area.) Please remember: the High Museum will cost around $6 to $12 per adult with student I.D. discount; so you will need to figure on that as part of your course expenses. SAVE YOUR STICKER/RECEIPT! You must attach that to your museum paper.

In your analysis, you will be required to discuss the meaning(s) of the work, including an examination and discussion--at length--of all symbols, colors, objects, and similar "tools" that the artist uses to communicate to us. At the Orientation Meeting, I will give you packets so you will know what to look for and write about. MOST IMPORTANT, YOU WILL DO THIS BY ANALYZING THE INDIVIDUAL, SPECIFIC WORK OF ART IN THE HIGH, USING CSU'S FIVE AESTHETIC CRITERIA, WHICH WE WILL DISCUSS DURING THE ORIENTATION. 75% of the paper's grade will be based on the Aesthetic Criteria; 25% of the paper's grade will be based on CSU's Writing Criteria, including following all the directions presented here, in this syllabus. (As I will explain at the Orientation, for Criterion #2, you will also need to compare your painting, detail by detail, to another work of art in our book. However, only one section of the paper involves this comparison/contrast, NOT the whole paper.)

Secondly, you will need to directly connect the work with a specific period, such as Romanticism or Neo-classicism, as discussed in your textbook. You will need to discuss at length exactly how it fits into that period and that specific section of the Arnason book. You MUST find and give the page numbers of references from the Arnason book (in reference to this period of art, at least, if not to the specific artist) and use quotation marks, as needed. Parenthetical footnoting in the body of the paper and a separate "Works Cited" page are thereforerequired.This, of course, goes for any other books, articles, or email sources you use, as well--whether you quote them or even paraphrase and just use their ideas.Anything else is plagiarism and will result in an "F" on the paper and possibly in the class, if the instructor judges the case serious enough. Further penalties may be imposed by the University.(Keep in mind that you can not "cite" works on your "Works Cited" page unless you have already cited them with embedded footnotes in the text of your paper.)Use the MLA Style of documentation. My homepage also contains a link to both "documentation form" and to the library's art homepage, which includes information about books we own that relate to artists in the High Museum.
In that regard, again, please beware of "plagiarism." As you know by now, "plagiarism" refers to one using anyone else's words or ideas--even just their ideas--without giving them full credit each and every time. Any of that stuff will result in an "F." Or worse. (Other examples of plagiarism include copying ideas--even with different wording--from an art encyclopedia, an art catalog, a "model" paper, another student's paper, and so on.) Note: CSU is taking a hard view on plagiarism and resultant penalties.