4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW.

Lakewood, WA 98499-4098

Program: Academic
ART &100 Art Appreciation - Online Course
5 credits, 55 hours
Course dates: 2019 / 12 weeks Jan 2 – March 21
Instructor: Professor Camille Rendal
*Email: camille.rendal@cptc.edu
Office: No office on campus - Instructor lives out of state and can only be contacted via email

IMPORTANT ALL COLLEGE DATES - WINTER QUARTER 2019

JANUARY 2019
2 FIRST DAY OF FALL QUARTER
8 Last day to withdraw with 100% refund ( fall quarter)
21 College closed MLK Holiday
30 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund ( fall quarter)

FEBRUARY 2019
4 Priority Registration for SPRING Quarter
4 Continuing Student Registration for SPRING Quarter
12 Open Registration for SPRING Quarter
15 SPRING Quarter Financial Aid Application Due
15 Faculty In Service Day
18 College closed- President’s Day
19 Student has earned 100% of Financial Aid Funds (WINTER quarter)
22 Last day to withdraw with a “W “grade (WINTER quarter)
MARCH 2019
21 LAST DAY OF WINTER QUARTER
27 WINTER quarter grades available online
APRIL 2019
1 FIRST DAY OF SPRING QUARTER

1. SYLLABUS: The course syllabus is located on the “ start here” section of the course in canvas. Syllabus
covers: what you will need for the class; using Canvas; how to communicate with me; course description;
prerequisites; what you will do; work load and grading; objectives and core abilities; policies; resources for
students; general schedule of work.

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to the diversity of the art world from ancient civilizations to contemporary
society. A discussion of art terminology and methods will be covered in an overview of art materials and
techniques.

3. PREREQUISITES Appropriate COMPASS (81 in reading) score; or successful completion of ENG 094 is
required.

4. REQUIREMENTS AND WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS CLASS

o General access and equipment

a. To successfully complete this class, you must have reliable access to the Internet. If you
experience problems with the computer you normally use or with your internet provider, you’ll
need to use computers in the campus computer labs, public libraries, or friends’ houses to
complete your coursework. Computer problems are not an acceptable excuse for missed work.
b. Skills Students in an online class must have the ability to:
o access and navigate websites
o download files in .pdf and .doc or .docx, .jpg formats
o send attachments
 o save and upload files in word processing formats (.jpg, .doc, or .docx) and
o copy and paste text from files on a computer to text boxes within a web browser
o use a computer keyboard with reasonable speed and accuracy
o All of the art activity options can be completed on printer paper using regular and
colored pencils. These visual exercises will also require access to a digital camera,
scanner, or some other equipment which will enable you to share your work with the
class. You are free to experiment with any additional art materials as you like.

5. TEXTBOOK – REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS

" Artforms" by Prebles. 11TH EDITION Pearson Publishing.

Revel for Prebles' Artforms -- Access Card, 12/e

ISBN: 9780134796956
Net Price: $59.45

Revel Combo Code for Prebles Artforms 12e (Revel code with complementary hard back copy)
ISBN: 9780135197851
Net Price: $79.40

1. You must have a textbook for the course :" Artforms" by Prebles. 11TH EDITION.
2. You must have the textbook during the first week of class in order to
begin the assignments. This is very important – as you need to do the
reading for the assignments.
o You will purchase the Online version of the textbook , CALLED REVEL
HOW TO GET THE ONLINE VERSION:

1. Purchase full access to online version of Revel Prebles' Artforms, 11e, the course materials for
ART&100 Winter 2019

Here's how:
1. For Winter 2019 quarter. Go to:
https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/fmv7hu

2. Sign in to your Pearson Account or create one.

3. Redeem your access code or purchase instant access online. (Temporary access option for
financial aid is also available.)
2. REVEL allows you to get a free loose-leaf version of the textbook mailed to your
home address after you have purchased the online version. Just select the “YES”
option and you can then give your mailing address for the free loose-leaf version as
well.

3. BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE REVEL APP FOR EASE OF USE. YOU CAN USE IT ON YOUR MOBILE
DEVICE, PHONE, IPAD, ETC!
SUPPORT: IF you are having problems accessing the textbook online, please contact
REVEL SUPPORT at Pearson Publishing. They can assist you if you are having any
problems: 800-677-6337. You can also open a ticket via the link
here: https://support.pearson.com/getsupport/s/

o OTHER REQUIREMENTS

o Access your student email account. All communication from the College will be through
your CPTC email.
o Computer and Internet access. If you do not have access at home there are computers
available for your use in the college library and in the computer labs on campus. It will
 be very time consuming for you to try to pass this course without access to a computer
and the Internet. If you do not have these things, or do not have time to use this
equipment in the library, then I suggest you delay taking the course.
▪ I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS COURSE VIA A CELL PHONE. Assignments will not
appear normal view, and submitting assignments has a limited capacity
o Ability to efficiently use a keyboard and word processing software to produce
professional looking documents.
o A device on which to save your work, or a free account with Drop box.com. SAVE
EVERYTHING

o USING CANVAS, OUR ON LINE LEARNING SYSTEM

o We will be using a software program called Canvas. Canvas requires reliable internet
access. You will check weekly assignments and announcements, and submit most
assignments electronically using this program.
o How to access Canvas
o Go to http://Canvas.cptc.edu (Links to an external site.)
o (note that there is NO www in the address).
o Click on log in
o Type in user name and password
o User name is your student ID number with no dashes or spaces.
o Password is the first six letters of your last name lower case
o Canvas is not a particularly forgiving system. If you do not have the technology
required, or do not know how to use it, taking the course may be very difficult for you.
Plan to learn Canvas through the “online student orientation tab” on the navigation bar,
or you can come on campus to elearning’s face to face orientations. The times are liste
on your CANVAS home screen and offered frequently at the beginning of the quarter.
o Your responsibilities regarding Canvas.
o I will post assignments and other class material in the Modules area of the Canvas
classroom. We’ll be interacting very regularly as a class via the discussion forums.
o Check your Canvas account every day

6. RESOURCES:

o CPTC TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT FOR THIS COURSE

o Go here for a list of the requirements:
https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-1284 (Links to an external site.)

https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2061 (Links to an external site.)

o Canvas Online Student Orientation Course: Contact CPTC e learning office at 253-589-5730
o Assistance if you are having any problems with technology for the course or accessing
Canvas.
o If you are having difficulty working with Canvas, you should do the following:
1. Try switching browsers.
2. Contact your instructor via email: Camille.rendal@cptc.edu
3. Contact Clover Tech College IT department staff for assistance/questions.:

Cindy (253-589-4534) cindy.overton@cptc.edu OR Kelley (253-589-5730) Kelley.meeusen@cptc.edu

4. Check the “help” tab on CANVAS. If Canvas is down and you need to be in touch, email me
at camille.rendal@cptc.edu.

If the college is closed due to an emergency situation, check CANVAS every day. Completely on line
courses will proceed as usual. Hybrid or web enhanced classes may have alternative out of class
assignments.

If our local area is without electricity or internet service, do your best to get back on to CANVAS as soon as
you can. I will make accommodations due to local area emergencies.

7. NETIQUETTE STATEMENT
Civility makes it possible for all of us to participate productively and to develop a supportive atmosphere for
learning and for the exchange of ideas. Whether we meet in person or online, I expect communication that is
appropriate to a college classroom, founded on courtesy and respect.
 Please behave as if you care about the content of the class and are here to learn, with respect for your instructor
and your fellow students. To that end, please take a few minutes to read over and follow the guidelines for
“netiquette” in online classes at this site: http://www.online.uwc.edu/Technology/onlEtiquette.asp (Links to an
external site.)

8. DISABILITY STATEMENT: If you require accommodation for a disability, you must register through the
services for students with disabilities office at your college campus. Please see the following site for more
information:http://waol.org/studentservices/studentAccess.asp (Links to an external site.)

Disability Statement: CPTC values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to fostering mutual respect and full
participation for all students. My goal is to create a learning environment that is equitable, useable, inclusive, and welcoming.

In order to ensure that the accommodations provided are reasonable and appropriate, all disability-related accommodation
requests are processed through our Disability Resources for Student (DRS) Office. If you have, or think you may have, a
disability that may affect your work in this class and feel you need accommodations, contact the Disability Resource
Coordinator to schedule an appointment and initiate a conversation about reasonable accommodations. The DRS Office is
located in Bldg. 17, Room 150, 253-589-5676, disabilityresources@cptc.edu, http://www.cptc.edu/disability .

If you have already documented a disability or other condition through the CPTC DRS Office, qualified for services and
would like to receive accommodations in my class, please contact DRS and request that your Letter of Accommodations
be sent to me so that I will know which accommodations are necessary to support you while in my class.

9. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME: There are several ways you can use to communicate with me. Here they
are, in order of my preference:
• Use Canvas email/message system
• Email me via my college email at Camille.rendal@cptc.edu **I live out of state, so it is not possible to meet
with me in person

How soon will I get back to you? I hope that day, or at least within 48 hours ( holidays are the exception – it will be
longer response time). If you do not hear from me in 24 hours – please try again, your email might not have gone
through. DO NOT email me from a personal email account - I am unable to respond to you that way.

How I expect you to respond to me: Please respond to emails from me within 24 hours; sometimes I have to
email students regarding problems with submitted files or time sensitive information, and it is important that you
respond quickly. Our communications should always remain mutually respectful.

10. WHAT YOU WILL DO In this course, you will:

• Read the required chapters in “Artforms”, Pearson Revel online version (or loose leaf version if purchased)
• Conduct research
• Write and submit online assignments weekly.
• Regularly respond to the writing of other students.
• Submit all assignments on time. Due to the nature of online classes no late work is accepted.

Optional Materials:
• All of the art activity options can be completed on printer paper using regular and colored pencils. These
visual exercises will also require access to a digital camera, scanner, or some other equipment which will
enable you to share your work with the class. You are free to experiment with any additional art materials as
you like.
• (The art exercises are one of two Activity options - you can always choose to do the written option
instead. The written option does not require any of the materials listed above.)

11. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & ASSESSMENT:

• Complete all of the Learning Module Lessons *
• Complete all of the required reading assignments
• Watch the videos, video links, and video clips in the Learning Modules
• Complete all of the Activities and Response Questions (class discussions & journal entries) by the weekly
deadlines
• Provide constructive feedback for other students - your goal is to encourage
• Museum/ Gallery Reflection Paper – due towards end of quarter (check Canvas for due date)
 o Write 1 reflection paper that is based on your trip to the museum/art gallery. * See criteria for paper in
weekly outline. And in the online module “Museum Gallery reflection paper.” (See weekly outline for
details and assignment specifics. Also in Canvas module for Reflection paper)
o You must visit in person - during the semester, an art museum or art gallery.

Formatting for all submissions

• Submit your final work to me as a .doc or .docx file. These are WORD formats; however, you do not need
to have Word to save your papers in that file type. However, you do get a free version of WORD with a
valid student email address here: https://products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education If for some
reason, you do not want to download WORD, there are many online resources you can use. For example
the following two resources are free online and will save your work in the correct format:
• https://www.google.com/docs/about/ (Links to an external site.)
• https://www.openoffice.org (Links to an external site.)
• For essays, always double space, use 12-point font, and 1 inch margins. Put your name, date,
assignment, and your class single-spaced in the upper right hand corner.

12. GRADING AND ASSESSMENT:

o Plagiarism will be graded as a zero. The college has policies on plagiarism that can result in failing
assignments, failing a class and other serious consequences. Please ask me if you have any questions
and also see the policy that is listed in the syllabus. Do not submit assignments or comments that are not
your own, lifted from books, other students, or the internet !!!!! This is considered plagiarism.
o No late work is accepted. All assignments are due on the due dates.
o RUBRIC - for ALL discussions and student responses & MODULE ASSIGNMENTS
o All of the course assignments are posted in the module section of Canvas. ( No assignments in
REVEL – The REVEL online textbook is for reading only)

TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS:

I. MODULES CONTAIN ASSIGNMENTS THAT ARE WORTH 6-20 POINTS.

The module assignments consist of written submissions, artwork, image attachments, your posts and posts to
other students.

The modules will open each week on Monday mornings. All modules have multiple assignments that you must
do. Most of the assignments are due on Saturdays by 11:59PM in the evening. HOWEVER, many of them are
due mid-week on different days and times during the week - so be sure you check the calendar and each
assignment for specific due dates..

o In most cases you will have a choice of doing a written response with an attachment and comments OR an
artwork project, with comments.
o In addition many of the module assignments require that you respond to 1 or 2 other students. These are
called “student response”. Please read the instructions carefully. These are graded as 2- 4 points as part
of the written or artwork assignment.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS: WORTH 6-10 POINTS

o Your answers for the written assignments should be at least 1 paragraph long and should use the terms
and topics from the reading assignments. The written submissions demonstrate knowledge of the unit
topic and indicate that you have completed the reading. Written submissions usually require that you
submit a work of art as an example. A work of art is artwork done by an artist ( painter, sculptor,
photographer, etc) Please make sure these images you attach are works of art. Please make sure you
understand how to attach images. Images that do not attach or are not attached can not be graded.
o The guidelines are that you will receive points as follows:
o 0 Points = No submission
1 Point= response is only one sentence and does not fully relate to the unit topic. And/ or, no
image is attached
o 2 -3 Points = response is only 2 sentences. Addresses the unit topic, but is very general.
And/or, no image is attached.
o 4-5 Points = response is 3 sentences and addresses the unit topic with appropriate terminology
and concepts. Image is attached.
o 6 Points = response is 4 sentences and fully addresses the topic with appropriate terminology
and concepts. Image is attached.
 o Responses such as " I like this artwork, it is beautiful", "I found this artwork and like it" etc.
are considered to be general comments that DO NOT address the unit topics and will not receive any
higher than 2 points.
o

ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS: WORTH 6-10 POINTS

o Each unit contains examples of past student submissions of artwork to guide you in your
artwork.
*All artwork that you submit MUST BE SIGNED WITH YOUR SIGNATURE ON IT AND
DATED.
* With your artwork comment in 1- 2 sentences on how you have used the terms and topics
related to the chapter in your artwork.
o ART PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS: Some assignments give you the option to do artwork. These
MUST be submitted within CANVAS as a jpg file and submitted online. YOU MUST SIGN YOUR
ARTWORK - Please Do not send links to other sites that the instructor has to open. I will not open
those.

YOUR POST/ RESPONSE & COMMENTS TO OTHER STUDENT POST: WORTH 2-4 POINTS

o In addition many of the module assignments require that you respond to 1 or 2 other
students. Always include the name of the student you are responding to. Please read the
instructions carefully. These are graded as 4 points.
o The guidelines are that you will receive for the 4 points is as follows:
o 0 Points = No student response
o 1 Point= response is only one sentence and does not fully relate to the unit topic.
o 2 Points = response is only 2 sentences. Addresses the unit topic, but is very
general.
o 3 Points = response is 3 sentences and addresses the unit topic with appropriate
terminology and concepts.
o 4 Points = response is 4 sentences and fully addresses the topic with appropriate
terminology and concepts.
• Responses such as " I like it, it is beautiful", "I like what you submitted" etc. are considered to be
general comments that DO NOT address the unit topics and will not receive any higher than 0-2
points.

WORK LOAD AND GRADING:

• Instructor reserves the right to change or eliminate some of the assignments as needed. That will
affect total points. I will keep you informed

Assignment Total points

Assignments/Activities@ 10-20 points for each:

Varies each
4 = your written post, 2 = posting your image, 2-4 = for your reply to another quarter
student posting ( Always list their name or points are taken off)

Varies each
Journal Entry Response Questions - 7-10 points each
quarter

Class Discussion Response Questions – 7-20 points for each:

Varies each
6 = your written post, 2-4 = for your reply to another student’s post ( Always list quarter
their name or points are taken off)

Museum/gallery Reflection Paper 100

Grading scale in percentages To see how you are doing at any given time, divide the number of points
you could have earned by the number of points you actually earned. You may also check grades on Canvas.
Note: Canvas does not factor in assignments you miss.

PERCENTAGE GRADE POINT GRADE

93-100 4.0 A
90-92 3.8 A-
88-89 3.3 B+
83-87 3.0 B
80-82 2.7 B-
78-79 2.3 C+
73-77 2.0 C
70-72 1.7 C-
67-69 1.3 D+
63-66 1.0 D
62 and below 0.0 F

13. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Identify important examples of art, design and architecture from a variety of cultural contexts and time periods
• Discuss the impact of materials and techniques on the visual effect of works of art, design and architecture
• Know and understand formalism (Visual Art Elements and Principles of Design)
• Analyze the effectiveness of works of art, design and architecture to communicate social, religious, political,
and aesthetic concepts using visual elements and principles of design
• Locate and use appropriate resources to interpret works of art, design and architecture according to their
cultural contexts
• Communicate in writing an interpretation and analysis of a work of art based on aesthetic principles

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

COLLEGE-WIDE CORE ABILITIES

Core abilities are transferable skills that are essential to an individual’s success, regardless of occupation
or community setting. These skills:
• Complement specific occupational skills
• Broaden one’s ability to function outside a given occupation, and
• Connect occupation, personal, and community roles.

Graduates of all Clover Park Technical College programs will be able to demonstrate competency in each of
the following CORE ABILITY areas:

Communication Personal/ Professional Responsibility

Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving Information/Technological Literacy

These symbols appear in the course syllabus to identify which specific learning outcomes relate to the
core abilities. Your instructor will provide more detailed explanations of how acquiring these core
abilities can help you to successfully achieve your career, educational and personal goals

Learning Outcomes, Program Outcomes and Core Abilities:

Learning Outcomes: Program Core Abilities:
Outcomes
Upon completion of this course
the learner will be able to:
Outcome 1. 1 Identify important
X
examples of art, design, and
architecture from a variety of cultural
contexts and time periods.

Outcome 2. Discuss the impact of X

materials and techniques on the
visual effect of works of art, design,
and architecture.
Outcome 3 Explain formalism X
(Visual Art Elements and Principles
of Design).
Outcome 4 Analyze the X X
effectiveness of works of art, design,
and architecture to communicate
social, religious, political, and
aesthetic concepts using visual
elements and principles of design.
Outcome 5 Locate and use X X X
appropriate resources to interpret
works of art, design, and architecture
according to their cultural contexts.
Outcome 6 Communicate in writing X X
an interpretation and analysis of a
work of art based on aesthetic
principles

14. COURSE POLICIES

Success in this course is dependent on your active participation and engagement throughout the course. As such,
students are required to complete all assignments by the due date, and to actively participate in class discussions.

Additionally, students are expected to:

• Log on at least three times a week – on different days in order to completely weekly assignments,
assessments, discussions and/or other weekly deliverables as directed by the instructor and outlined in the
syllabus;
• Participate in the weekly threaded discussions. This means that, in addition to posting a response to the
thread topic presented, students are expected to respond to each other and comment and questions from the
instructor and/or other students.
• If you find that you cannot meet the class' minimum discussion requirements due to such a circumstance,
please contact your instructor as soon as possible.

PLAGIARISM

Please cite your sources carefully and appropriately. At the very least, plagiarism will result in a failing grade on
the assignment. It may result in a failing grade for the entire class or further disciplinary action. A statement of
academic honesty defines plagiarism this way:
“Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s words, ideas, or data as one’s own. When a student submits work that
includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through
complete, accurate, and specific references and, if verbatim statements are included, through quotation marks as
well. In academically honest writing or speaking the student will acknowledge the source whenever:

• Another person’s actual words are quoted.

• Another person’s ideas, opinion, or theory is used, even if it is completely paraphrased in the student’s own
words.
• Facts, statistics, or other illustrative materials are borrowed, unless the information is common knowledge.”
• Note on using a paper you’ve already written for another class: Don’t. It is the same as plagiarism.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

I expect that you are familiar with and that you adhere to the student code of conduct as presented in the current
college catalogue. http://www.cptc.edu/catalog (Links to an external site.)

Remember that in the absence of face-to-face communication it's easy to misunderstand what is being said.

• Carefully review and read materials that you receive electronically to ensure that you fully understand the
message;
• Be sure to carefully re-read and understand what you will be sending in order to ensure that you are not
misunderstood by anyone;
• Avoid cluttering your messages with excessive emphasis (stars, arrows, exclamations);
If you are responding
to a message, either include the relevant part of the original message in your message, or make sure refer to
the original's contents so as to avoid confusion;
• Be specific and clear, especially when asking questions;
• If your messages can be typed in UPPER and lower case, please use the two appropriately instead of all
UPPERCASE characters. This gives the appearance of shouting and makes the message less readable;
• Remember that not all readers have English as their native language, so make allowance for possible
misunderstandings and unintended discourtesies;
• Do not abuse new users of computer networks for their lack of knowledge;
• Follow the same standards of politeness as you do in any other aspect of your life.

Student concerns process

Should you have a concern of any nature, you may follow the student concerns process as outlined in
the current college catalogue. http://support.cptc.edu/stu_concern/ (Links to an external site.)

15. RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Academic support
Tutoring center, elearning, TLC Building 15. http://www.cptc.edu/tutoring (Links to an external site.)

Crisis counseling

Advising and counseling offers short term counseling and referrals for students in crisis.

Building 17. http://www.cptc.edu/advising (Links to an external site.)

Financial emergency support

The College Foundation sometimes can help with an emergency grant.

Building 19. http://www.cptc.edu/foundation (Links to an external site.)

CPTC Disability policies

http://www.cptc.edu/policies/reasonable-accommodations-for-students-disabilities-under-ada-
504 (Links to an external site.)

CPTC Disability office services

 Office: Bldg. 17, Room 150 (253)589.5767 disabilityresources@cptc.edu

http://www.cptc.edu/disabilities/student (Links to an external site.)

Library Resource Center

Building 15, 253-589-5544, Computer Lab: 253-589-5820, Library Services www.cptc.edu/library-

Veteran’s Office

Building 2, Room 109, 253-589-5966. http://www.cptc.edu/vrc (Links to an external site.)

Peer mentor program

Sponsored by Associated Student Government in building 23.

http://www.cptc.edu/asg (Links to an external site.)

CPTC Emergencies

http://www.cptc.edu/risk/safety/emergency-management (Links to an external site.)

16. SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS

This is a week-by-week schedule of the course topics, assignments, and due dates. * Subject to change if needed by
instructor.

Each week, new modules will be released. Modules will EXPIRE after the due dates NOTE: Expired modules will
disappear & you will no longer have access to the content. Be sure to copy or print any content that you might want to
review at a later date BEFORE the modules expire.

The work for each week is usually due on or before 11:55 pm on Saturday night. Modules also expire at this time.
Some assignments are due earlier in the week, so check each week for due dates on the calendar or on the
assignments.

* PLEASE NOTE: In each learning module you must first complete the REVEL ONLINE ARTFORMS reading or read
from your hard copy of the textbook before you begin the activity and/ or response question in the application portion of
the module. If it is clear that you did not complete the lesson material prior to posting, you will not receive credit for your
involvement in the related activity and/or response question. All of your online reading will be tracked online by the
REVEL online system, and will be checked by your instructor to see that you are doing the readings. (Students have the
option of purchasing a hard copy of the text as an alternative.) REVEL ARTFORMS ONLINE is the online textbook
option for the course- the assignments there are not part of our course, only the textbook for reading.

12 WEEK FALL/WINTER/SPRING QUARTER OUTLINE

Assignments are set up in the modules area of the online course and will generally be due each
week on Saturdays at 11:55PM. No late work is accepted. Often there are extra credit options for
you to bump up points that were missed.

EACH * Textbook. Each week you must read the textbook prior to doing the assignments. Page
WEEK numbers for reading are listed for those who are using a hard copy or looseleaf version of the
text. For those of you using the online version...please find the topic in the online version and
read those" pages" each week.

___________________________________________________________________________________

ART 100 12 WEEK - QUARTER COURSE ( Fall, Winter, Spring quarters)

• WEEK 1 Chapters Portions of: Chapters 1, 2, 3:

o WEEK 1 Ch 1 The Nature of Art & Creativity

▪ Ch 2 The purposes and function of art
▪ Ch 3 Topics on the Elements of LINE: pages 36-40
▪ Instructor notes in Canvas Unit 6 “line”
• WEEK 2 Chapter 3: The Visual Elements

o WEEK 2 SHAPE: pages 40

o WEEK 2 MASS: pages 40-43
o WEEK 2 LIGHT: pages 53-56

• WEEK 3 Chapter 3: The Visual Elements

o WEEK 3 COLOR: pages 57-63

o WEEK 3 TEXTURE: pages 64-67
o

• WEEK 4 Chapter 3: The Visual Elements / Chapter 5 Evaluating art

o WEEK 4 SPACE: pages 43-48

o WEEK 4 TIME & MOTION: pages 48-52
o WEEK 4 Chapter 5: Evaluating Art
▪ Introduction: Evaluating Art
▪ 5.1 Evaluation
▪ 5.2 Art Criticism
▪ 5.3 What Makes Art Great? And Evaluating Art with Words
▪ 5.4 Censorship: the Ultimate Evaluation

• WEEK 5 Chapter 4: The Principles of Design

o WEEK 5 UNITY & VARIETY: pages 68 - 71

o WEEK 5 BALANCE: pages 72 – 76

• WEEK 6 Chapter 4: The Principles of Design

o WEEK 6 EMPHASIS & SUBORDINATION: pages 77

o WEEK 6 SCALE AND PROPORTION: pages 81

• WEEK 7 Chapter 4: The Principles of Design

o WEEK 7 DIRECTIONAL FORCES: pages77

o WEEK 7 CONTRAST: pages 78
o NOT IN COURSE REPETITION & RHYTHM: pages 79
▪ You may begin on Museum Gallery Paper this week!

• WEEK 8 Chapter 20: Oceania, and the Americas

o WEEK 8 OCEANA & AMERICAS: Pages 345-359

▪ Oceana, Pre Columbian and native America

• WEEK 9 Chapter 15 & 16: Egypt, Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic

o WEEK 9 Egypt, Greek/Roman, Early Christian, Byzantine, Gothic: pages 249-250, 255-273

▪ Egyptian Pages 249-250

▪ Greek/Roman Pages 255-262
▪ Early Christian/Byzantine Pages 265-272
▪ Gothic Pages 273
▪ Museum Gallery paper due this week!

• WEEK 10 Chapter 17: Renaissance and Baroque, Rococo

 o WEEK 10 Renaissance Baroque, Rococo pages 200, 279-298

▪ Renaissance Pages 279-298

▪ Baroque Pages 292
▪ Rococo Pages 200

• WEEK 11 Chapter 21 & 22 & 23 : Late Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

o WEEK 11 - MODERN WORLD-Realism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism,

Futurism, Dada Surrealism

▪ Realism Pages 368-374

▪ Impressionism Pages 377-381
▪ Post impressionism Pages 382-391
▪ Expressionism Pages 393-397
▪ Cubism Pages 401 - 404
▪ Futurism Pages 408-410
▪ Dada & Surrealism Pages 411-415

• WEEK 12 Chapter 24: Postwar Modern Movements

o WEEK 12 Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Op Art, Minimalism, and Performance

▪ Art 1945-1970’s Pages: Abstract Expressionism pages 434-435, Pop Art pages 444-447,
Minimalism pages 450 - 451, Performance pages 458-466

_________________________________MUSEUM / GALLERY PAPER_____________________________

REQUIRES VISITING A MUSEUM OR GALLERY IN PERSON DURING THE CLASS – ( NOT AN ONLINE GALLERY!)

MUSEUM/GALLERY REFLECTION PAPER - (100 POINTS) /ASSIGNMENT OPENS ON WEEK 7. Check the
assignment for specific due date

You will visit an art museum or local art gallery before you begin to write your 750-800 word paper.

You will write a formal critique of a piece you observed on your museum/gallery trip of an original artwork are able
to observe first hand - no reproductions, posters, or prints. It is important that you view original artwork so you can
observe the work (the colors, textures, scale, and other physical properties) as the artist intended.

• You will visit a local art gallery or art museum. Your paper will be a formal analysis of an original artwork.
(SEE LAST PAGE FOR SUGGESTIONS) No craft fairs, art fairs or high school art shows!!
• You will observe in person (you can not write your analysis on a copy or print or online image of an artwork).
• You will attach a self graded assessment at the end of your paper. This tells me the grade you think you
earned. (SEE LAST PAGE)
• The paper will be an analysis of a representational or non-representational (non-objective) work of art.

* Remember that these are not research papers. Do not include information on the artist's biography or the
historical context of the piece. These are formal analyses papers. Focus on the formal aspects of the work (as
detailed below) and not on subject matter. Your goal is to make objective observations about the structural make-
up of the composition.

To earn full credit, your paper must meet the following criteria:
• You must visit a gallery or museum in person this quarter - and choose 1 work to critique ( see list of local
museums/galleries on last page) No craft fairs, art fairs or high school art shows!!

• 750 - 800 words or more ( this will be 3- 4 pages) + add at the end of your paper an extra page with
photograph of artwork.
• double spaced (no extra spaces between paragraphs)
• Spell check your words and grammar and make all corrections before turning in- you will be graded down for
grammar, sentence, and spelling errors. * Seek assistance at the Writing/ Learning Center if you need help.
• Size 12 font
• Cover page with name, course/semester, Must have the name of art museum/gallery, title of artwork, artist,
and date (the cover page will not contribute to the minimum length or the word count of your paper)
• A photo of you standing in front of the museum or gallery
• Save as a word document and submit online in Canvas.
o Attach a jpg image of the artwork (you will take a photograph of it at the museum/gallery) this will be the
final page of your paper .
o Specific and detailed description of the visual appearance of the work – observation of the art elements
and design principles
o Analysis addresses all relevant aspects of formalism, responding to the inquiries in the following
categories:
Line: Find the locations and describe the lines which are apparent in the work. Look for straight and curved,
continuous and broken, vertical, horizontal, diagonal, implied (invisible), and lines used as directional forces.

Shapes: Describe the types of shapes which occur in the artwork. Are they predominantly organic or geometric?

Light: Identify the light source and explain the use of light and dark that is within the work. Do you see mostly
contrast or gradation? What is the darkest area and where is the lightest area? What is the effect of light in the
work? Does it produce sharp contrast, brightly illuminating some parts and throwing others into darkness or does
it, by gentle gradations, unify most or all of the parts?

Color: Name as many colors as you can identify in the artwork. Describe the color scheme; is it primary,
secondary, tertiary, warm, cool, analogous, monochromatic, or complimentary? Does the artist use tints or shades
of the colors?

Texture: Describe the work's actual texture. Explain the use of visual (imitative) texture.

Space: Does the artist convey depth/recession of space? If so, how? If not, why not? Describe the use of basic
spacial conventions including: one-point perspective, two point perspective, atmospheric perspective, overlapping,
vertical placement, and/or diminishing scale.

Motion: Whether your work is representational or non-representational there may be implied motion. Describe any
motion you see in the work. How has the artist created actual motion or the appearance of motion?

Unity and Variety: Does the work seem unified? Is there enough variety to sustain interest? Discuss how the artist
demonstrates variety and/or unifies the work using the elements of art.

Balance: Discuss the balance in the artwork. Is the visual weight evenly distributed? Is one part visually heavier?
Does the artist use symmetrical or asymmetrical balance?

Emphasis and Subordination: What is emphasized? What is subordinated? In what ways has the artist used the
elements of art to create emphasis or a focal point?

Rhythm and Repetition: Describe the rhythm and repetition in the artwork. How does the artist create pattern or
repeat certain elements of art?

Scale and Proportion: What size is it? Are the different parts of the piece different sizes? Does the size contribute
to the meaning or effect of the work? Do the proportions within the piece seem natural or distorted?

*You may also want to think about: What is the best vantage point from which to experience the work? How close
do you want to get? Why?

Objectives:
1. Know the Elements of Art and Principles of Design
2. Be able to apply knowledge of formalism to the original art viewed in person

GRADING RUBRIC & SELF GRADING RUBRIC - FOR MUSEUM / GALLERY REFLECTION PAPER

This is the Rubric I will use to grade your paper. In addition you will “grade yourself”. Please do the
following as your last page of your paper:

*** SELF GRADED RUBRIC– Copy from below and paste in the grade you feel you earned. Paste this in as
your last page of the paper ( does not count as a page). ADD A SENTENCE OR TO AS TO YOUR
JUSTIFICATION FOR YOUR SELF GRADE CHOICE

Outstanding = A
 o Formal Analysis Paper satisfies all of the criteria. Provides thoughtful and accurate structural analyses.
o Analyzes the artwork related to 90% of the art elements listed above. The paper is 750-800 words long,
double spaced, 10 - 12 point. Image of artwork and yourself at museum/gallery is attached.
o No grammar, spelling or writing errors

Strong = B if any of these are present

o Formal Analysis Paper satisfies all of the criteria. Provides thoughtful and accurate structural analyses.
o Analyzes the artwork related to 80% of the art elements listed above.
o The paper is less than 750 words long, and is double spaced, 10 - 12 point. Image of artwork and yourself
at museum/gallery is attached.
o Less than 5 grammar, spelling or writing errors

Adequate = C if any of these are present

o Formal Analysis Paper satisfies most of the criteria. Provides thoughtful and accurate structural analyses.
o The paper has some grammar and spelling errors
o Analyzes the artwork related to 70% of the art elements listed above.
o The paper is less than 650 words long, and is double spaced, 10 - 12 point. Image of artwork and yourself
at museum/gallery is attached.
o More than 5 grammar, spelling, or writing errors

Deficient = D if any of these are present

o Paper was not submitted or demonstrates “Deficient” quality

o The paper has many grammar and spelling errors
o Analyzes the artwork related to less than 60% of the art elements listed above. Image of artwork &
yourself is not attached.
o The paper is less than 550 words long.
o More than 10 grammar, spelling or writing errors

Failing = F if any of these are present

• Paper was not turned in or demonstrates failing quality

o Analyzes the artwork related to less than 50% of the art elements listed above. Image of artwork and
yourself is not attached.
o Paper is less than 450 words long
o More than 10 grammar, spelling or writing errors

INFORMATION ON MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES IN WASHINGTON STATE

MUSEUMS in Washington

Many area museums have free admission on certain days each month. These free museum days happen on
Seattle’s First Thursday, Tacoma’s Third Thursday and sometimes for special holiday events. Here's a rundown of
how you can get into the local museums for free or cheap.

Blue Star Museums for Military Many area museums are Blue Star Museums—a nation-wide program offering
free admission for military families to museums, art galleries, and science centers. For a full list of which museums
participate in the program, check the current list on the Blue Star website.

Free Museum Passes from Libraries Yet another way to get into some local museums for free is to look to the
county library systems. King County Library allows patrons to reserve free museum passes from its website.
Passes are available for most Seattle-area museums, including Seattle Art Museum, EMP Museum, Museum of
Flight and more.
Pierce County Library and Tacoma Public Library also have free passes, but rather than printing them out, patrons
can check them out from the libraries.

Passes cannot be renewed or reserved, but they are often available. Both library systems have free passes to
Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., and Washington State
History Museum (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Free Museum Days in Seattle

Bellevue Arts Museum

Blue Star Museum: No
How to visit for free: Free on First Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. also free for kids under 6, free for members
Location: 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

Frye Art Museum

Blue Star Museum: Yes
Admission is always free.
Location: 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle

Northwest African American Museum

Blue Star Museum: No
How to visit for free: Seattle Public Library passes.

Children under 5 always free. Free for members, and the museum offers free admission on the first Thursday of
every month.
Location: 2300 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle

Seattle Art Museum

Blue Star Museum: Yes
How to visit for free: Seattle Public Library passes. First Thursdays the museum is free for everyone. The first
Friday of each month, admission is free to seniors 62 and older.
Location: 1300 First Avenue, Seattle

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Blue Star Museum: No
How to visit for free: Seattle Public Library passes. SAAM is open to the public for free on First Thursdays. The
first Friday of each month is free for seniors 62+. The first Saturday is free for families.
Location: 1400 East Prospect Street, Seattle
Please note that the Seattle Asian Art Museum is closed for renovations and expects to reopen in 2019.

FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN TACOMA

Museum of Glass (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Blue Star Museum: Yes
How to visit for free: On Tacoma’s Third Thursdays, MOG is free from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Always free to children 5
and under. Pierce County Library and Tacoma Public Library have passes you can check out.
Location: 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma

Tacoma Art Museum (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Blue Star Museum: Yes
How to visit for free: On Third Thursdays, TAM is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for free. Children 5 and under are
always free. Pierce County Library and Tacoma Public Library have passes you can check out.
Location: 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma

Children’s Museum of Tacoma

Blue Star Museum: Yes
How to visit for free: Children’s Museum of Tacoma is a pay-as-you-will museum, meaning if you can’t afford to
pay, you and your children can still come in and enjoy the museum!
Location: 1501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma

LOCAL ART GALLERIES IN YOUR AREA local art galleries are always free to visit. There may be more in
your area. Check Google or local directories for more

Proctor Art Gallery (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 3811 N 26th St. Tacoma, WA 98407 (253) 759-4238

White Dove Gallery (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

5934 88th St SW Lakewood, WA 98499(253) 582-7859

Gallery 38

706 S 38th St Tacoma, WA 98418 (253) 292-1627

Brick & Mortar Gallery

811 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 591-2787

Fulcrum Gallery

1308 Martin Luther King Way Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 250-0520

Freighthouse Gallery

602 E 25th St Tacoma, WA 98421 (253) 383-9765

Chihuly at Union Station

1717 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 572-9310