Art Experience & Appreciation
Syllabus
CAM103 Art Experience & Appreciation
Course Overview
Course Description
An introductory study of art appreciation. The course covers art-related vocabulary, focused observation, historical context and the elements and principles of design as an entry into discussion surrounding the meaning and purpose of visual imagery. Concepts emerge from the content areas of aesthetics, art history and critical inquiry.
Credit Hours: 3hrs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of art history through creative representations.
- Define art and related vocabulary.
- Identify and distinguish between various artistic movements and significant contributing artists.
- Demonstrate vocabulary related to the elements and principles of art.
- Analyze works of art using basic methodologies.
- Formulate and explain the value of art within a culture.
- Compare and contrast artworks as an exercise in "seeing."
Resources
- Library of Congress
- The Met Museum
- The British Museum
*All resources are open and accessible
Course Outline
Module Zero: Getting Started
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Syllabus, Pacing Guide, Meet your Instructor |
Input |
1.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Course Materials |
Input |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Announcemets/Student Questions |
Discussion |
Varies |
-- |
|
Totals |
2 hrs |
0 |
|
Module One: Elements of Design
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Elements of Design |
Page |
1 hr |
-- |
|
Commenting on Art |
Submission |
2 hrs |
50 |
|
Discuss |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
30 |
| Create |
Submission |
5 hrs |
50 |
| Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Totals |
17.5 hrs |
150 |
|
Module Two: Mediums, Materials, and Prehistoric Art
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
5 hrs |
-- |
|
Create |
Submission |
4 hrs |
50 |
|
Reflection |
Submission |
2 hrs |
30 |
|
Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
14 hrs |
100 |
|
Module Three: Classical Civilizations
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
5 hrs |
-- |
|
Reflect |
Submission |
2 hrs |
30 |
|
Create |
Submission |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Totals |
14.5 hrs |
100 |
|
Module Four: Middle Ages
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
4 hrs |
-- |
|
Create |
Submissions |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Reflect |
Submission |
2 hrs |
15 |
|
Discuss |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
15 |
| Practice | Quiz | 2.5 hrs | 20 |
|
Survey |
Feedback |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Totals |
17 hrs |
100 |
|
Module Five: Renaissance
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
5 hrs |
-- |
|
Reflect |
Submission |
2 hrs |
30 |
|
Create |
Submission |
4 hrs |
50 |
|
Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Re-create |
Submission |
4 hrs |
50 |
|
Totals |
17.5 hrs |
150 |
|
Module Six: Baroque and Rococo
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Discuss |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Create |
Submission |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Totals |
13.5 hrs |
100 |
|
Module Seven: NeoClassical
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
2.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Discuss |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Create |
Submission |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Totals |
13 hrs |
100 |
|
Module Eight: Nineteenth and Twentieth Century
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Explore |
Input |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Discuss |
Discussion |
3 hrs |
30 |
|
Create |
Submission |
5 hrs |
50 |
|
Practice |
Quiz |
2.5 hrs |
20 |
|
Mega Quiz* |
Quiz |
1.5 hrs |
100 |
|
Totals |
15 hrs |
200 |
|
Grading
- Quizzes: 260 points
- Discussions: 135 points
- Assignments/Projects: 500 points
- Reflections: 105
(1000 points total)