Instructor's Website: http://faculty.deanza.fhda.edu/bresnanelizabeth

Visit the instructor's website regularly and frequently for reminders, updates, course materials, readings and reference materials. Last minute notices and reminders are also posted. During the quarter many questions are answered in the official course syllabus, or in other documents and updates on the instructor's website, so be sure to check there first, before emailing.

Instructor's Email: bresnanelizabeth@fhda.edu (best way to reach me: I check several times/day, M-F, and at least once on weekend) Always include course name somewhere in subject line or your message may be filed as spam. If your message is screened by virus protection software, I may not see it. So, if I do not respond in a reasonable period of time, assume I did not receive your email. Leave me a voice message. I do not work 24/7, so if you email or phone me in the evening, I may not get your message until next morning.

Instructor's Voice Mail: (408) 864-8999 x3523 (leave name, number, class, times I can reach you for callback.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An exploration of visual imagery throughout the world, for the purpose of refining visual literacy skills. Works of art will be studied by means of formal analysis and medium, the social experience of the artists, the function of works of art in their original environment and comparison of works from different cultures. Primary emphasis will be on paintings, graphic works, and sculpture. 8 class hrs/week for summer session.

PREREQUISITES: Advisory: English Writing 1A or English as Second Language 5

OBJECTIVE:

Cultivate greater awareness, understanding and appreciation for the visual expression of ideas and values in culture.

STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO:

*Enjoy looking at works of art.

*Describe art construction techniques and tools, and explain significance of artist's choice of media.

*Identify and recognize use of formal elements in a work and explain how they influence viewer response.

*Think independently about meaning and function of art with appropriate use of sources: research, reading, slide lectures, class discussions, personal observation.

*Demonstrate use of at least one tool or technique to improve observation skills, visual thinking and visual expression.

*Apply a structured method of analysis to interpret unfamiliar art objects.

*Demonstrate knowledge and skills in portfolio of course activities which may include: in-class small group assignment quizzes/tests, art analysis assignments, research & presentation, museum visit, on-campus art sites, video outline/summaries.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK &

A WORLD OF ART, by Henry Sayre. FIFTH EDITION (nothing earlier)

Published by Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007. Used or new is fine.

ONLINE LEARNING TOOLS (optional, not required)

This publisher has developed very helpful online learning tools to accompany the text. They are accessible on the Pearson Prentice Hall website by individual student access codes. I encourage you to work with these tools regularly, especially the "Self-Quiz Qs" "Critical Thinking Qs," and "Essay Qs." We will discuss the access code and online learning tools on the first day.

COMPUTERS WITH ACCESS TO THE INTERNET available with your DASB card (Student Body Card) in the Open Media Lab, lower level and in Computer Lab, 2^nd floor of library/Robert DeHart Learning Center. (Both PCs and Macs)

FORMAT OF CLASS MEETINGS:

Slide lectures, class discussion. Structured small group exercises. Other media as appropriate, i.e. internet, video.

Practice critical thinking: in discussion and writing, with regard to meaning and function of images.

Practice applying ideas, concepts from assigned reading to classroom discussions.

Practice drawing exercises to improve observation skills and visual thinking.

Practice independent analysis and response to art objects in class, on campus, in museum.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & GRADING

Students will be graded on a Portfolio of their best work completed during the term. There is room for a variety of activities depending on students' area of interest, at a variety of point values. All portfolios must include a minimum of one written essay based on museum visit and one test and one set of research notes for presentation (individual or small group presentation). The Portfolio activities and grading will be explained in detail on first day of class.

GRADING POLICIES:

- There are NO MAKE-UP TESTS OR EXAMS. An alternative term paper makeup is only assigned for a serious documented emergency.

- Paper/Written Assignments must be PRINTED (not electronic) and they are due at BEGINNING of class. No electronic files or email.

-GRADE PENALTY for late assignments: 10% per class session. (i.e. 1 class day late reduces grade from 90% A- to 80% B-.)

-DAC does not record official course grade of C-. A final course grade of C- will be reported as a grade of C.

MUSEUM VISIT A visit to a local Bay Area art museum is a required part of the learning program.

Students will write an analysis paper based on in-person examination of art objects. A structured and detailed assignment will be distributed later in the quarter. Students are responsible for transportation and admission fees. Car pools are encouraged and class time will be available to organize them. Museum admission fees (with student body card) vary from zero to $7.00 depending on the museum.

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION ARE REQUIRED to get a passing grade:

GRADES are based on both assigned reading and classroom activity so it is not possible to get a passing grade if you do not attend class regularly. This class meets only twice a week. Regular attendance, and active engagement in the learning process, which includes staying on task the entire session, is expected. Your attendance, meaningful participation and positive contributions to group learning will directly impact your final grade. Sleeping in class is considered an absence. Arriving late, leaving early and not returning after breaks are also considered absence. Class discussions are most interesting when we share our widely differing ideas and experiences.

IMPORTANT DATES:

LAST CLASS MEETING: Thursday, Aug 6 (Attendance is required.)

ADDS The last day I will give out ADD CODES is Thursday, July 2. ADD CODES can be processed by phone, internet or in person at registrar's desk. You must process the add code by Thursday July 2

DROPS & PASS/NO PASS: It is the student's responsibility to drop a class

Last day to drop a class with no record on your transcript: Wed. July 8

Last day to request Pass/No Pass rather than grade. (See registrar to do this.) Mon. July 13. **See advisory below

Last day to drop a class with a grade of W/withdraw: Thurs. July 23.

After July 23, I cannot assign a grade of W/withdraw.

**Advisory regarding P/NP units: Depending upon degree, certificate and college, P/NP classes/units MAY NOT COUNT towards degree and/or be transferable, especially in your major field of study.

CLASS/COLLEGE POLICIES

1 To Drop or Be Dropped, Please Be Advised:

According to college policy it is the student’s responsibility to drop classes before the last day to drop with a W.

Otherwise, the course grade will be based on the work completed at the end of the term. In any event, I reserve the right to drop students at any time for the following reasons, indicators that a student is not serious:

*More than two days (7 hours/20 minutes) of unexcused absences. (Email me if you miss 2 consecutive classes or I may assume you dropped the class.) Repeated tardies (including after break) and/or leaving class early. (If you know ahead of time that you will miss a class, please let me know.) Missing one class day in summer is equivalent to missing one week of class on the normal 11 week quarter schedule, so it is important to be in attendance.

*Repeated inappropriate behavior, including talking during slide lecture, texting, emailing, phones, earphones, beepers, distracting instructor or fellow students, doing homework or unrelated activity, showing lack of respect/civility towards fellow students or instructor, food/drink in classroom, or abuse of college property.

*Lack of engagement and/or participation in class activity.

2 Academic Integrity

"…the college is committed to providing academic standards that are fair and equitable to all students in an atmosphere that fosters integrity on the part of student, staff and faculty alike…The submission of work which is not the product of the student's personal effort or work which in some way circumvents the given rules and regulations, will not be tolerated…includes cheating, plagiarism and knowingly providing false information in the classroom or to college officials." (Excerpt from the DAC policy) Students who do not comply will be permanently dismissed from the class and a written referral will be sent to the Dean of Students documenting the incident.

3 Anti-discrimination

"De Anza College is committed to equal opportunity regardless of age, gender, marital status, disability, race color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or other similar factors." (Excerpt from DAC POLICY) Students who require special accommodation for a disability need to speak with me privately.

QUESTIONS? CONFUSION? NEED HELP?

PLEASE DON'T STRUGGLE SILENTLY---LET'S TALK:

I really want to help you learn how to look at art, and to find it interesting and enjoyable. I also look forward to getting to know my students as individuals. Sometimes a short discussion can help us clarify objectives or help me understand what problems interfere with learning. Usually I find that several other students are having the same problem, so your question often clarifies confusion for the entire class. I check voice mail and email at least daily, M-F.

Email: bresnanelizabeth@fhda.edu

(best way to reach me: I check several times/day, M-F, sometimes S/S) Always include course name somewhere in subject line. If I do not respond in a reasonable period of time, assume I did not receive your email. Leave me a voice message and leave me a voice mail as well.

Voice Mail: (408) 864-8999 x3523

(leave name, number, class, times I can reach you for callback.