ART 105 Syllabus                                                                                 Instructor:  Ron Tanzi

MW 4 - 5:20pm                                                                                       Office: C154a

Classroom: B104                                                                                    Telephone: 206-287-5526

E-mail: am: rtanzi@sccd.ctc.edu , pm: rtanzi@bcc.ctc.edu

 

                                                       ART APPRECIATION

Spring’04

 

Description :      An introduction to the nature, vocabulary, media, history,  and  cultural contexts of the visual arts.  The structure of the class will include slide lectures, reading, writing, and some hands-on projects.

 

 

Objectives:         1) To understand the basic visual elements and design principles of art.

 

2)    To be introduced to the classifications involved in the study of art.

 

3)   To learn about the basic media utilized in making art.

 

4)   To interpret and appreciate works of art through a method of art criticism.

 

5)   To appreciate the continuous interaction of art and culture through time.

 

Required

Textbook:           Living With Art, 6th edition, by Rita Gilbert, www.mhhe.com/livingwithart .

                               On-line computer access may be necessary for some assignments in this

                              class.

 

Student Procedures

 & Expections:        It is all students responsibility to know BCC Student Procedures &

Expections. They can be accessed at:

 http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/studentinfo.html

 

Supplies:            Various supplies will be required as the quarter progresses.

                              You will need the following supplies:

 

·        some old magazines for collage projects

·        8½x11” white, all-purpose paper or 11”x14” sketch pad

·        pencil and a pink eraser

·        fine point black ink drawing pen

·        ruler and a small plastic triangle

·        stick-flat paper glue and a roll of tape

·        pair of scissors and an exacto knife

·        stapler

           

Course Requirements:_______________________________________________

1)    2-3 Hands-on Projects and 2 Field Trip written Viewing Assignments = 40% of Quarter Grade.

2)    1 Midterm Exam on Parts II, III, & IV of the textbook and on classroom lectures/discussions on Monday, May 3rd = 30% of Quarter Grade.

3)    1 Final Comprehensive Exam focusing mainly on Part V of the textbook and on classroom lectures/discussions on Monday, June 7th = 30% of Quarter Grade.

Exams are a combination of multiple choice and recall of information.

 

All written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, and have 1"-1.25” margins.

 

Attendance: Attendance is required. Four (4) or more absences will result in an automatic failure of the course. 3 arrive-late/leave-early incidents will count as 1 absence.

Late work is accepted only up to 3 days late (Wednesday to Monday = 3 days) and will be lowered one grade step for each day the assignment is late.

 

Minimum Requirements: Completing 2 of the hands-on projects, 2 of the Field Trip written assignments, the Midterm Exam, and the Final Exam is required in order to receive a grade for the quarter. Students not completing the above will receive an F or an Incomplete grade for the quarter. Requests for an Incomplete grade must be made before the Final Exam.

 

 

Field Trips:   There will be 2 Field Trips required during the quarter.

                                    -the Frye Art Museum or Kirkland area Galleries (see list for

                                                acceptable galleries), Wednesday, April 21st  

                                    -the Seattle Art Museum, Downtown or the Seattle Asian Art

                                                Museum in Volunteer Park, Thursday, May 6th

Field Trip assignments are accepted only if done at the correct locations assigned.

 

 

Students with Disabilities:

 

Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to meet with the Director of Disability Support Services, room B132, (telephone 425 564-2498) to establish their eligibility for accommodation.  If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, emergency medical information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible.

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

Weeks 1-2:   LEARNING  TO  SEE,  Required Readings: PART I, PART II

 

                        A. Perception:                       1. Physical & Cultural Aspects of  Perception

 

                        B. Visual Elements:  PART II, CHAPTER 4

 

                                    1. Line                                    4. Shape                    7. Color

                                    2. Value                      5. Mass                      8. Time/Motion

                                    3. Lighting                  6. Space                    9. Texture/Pattern

 

                        C. Design Principles:           PART II, CHAPTER 5

 

                                    1. Compositional Format     5. Repetition /Rhythm

                                    2. Unity/Variety                      6. Emphasis/Subordination

                                    3. Balance/Weight                7. Complexity/Simplicity

                                    4. Scale/Proportion               8. Relationship to Environment

 

                        D. Learning to See through a Critical Review Process: READ “ART CRITICISM”

                                                                                                                       CLASS HANDOUT.

 

Weeks 3-4:   TWO-DIMENSIONAL  MEDIA  &  METHODS: Required Readings: PART III

 

                        A. Drawing:………….Dry and Liquid Media

                        B. Painting:…………..Watercolor, Tempera, Fresco, Encaustic , Oil, Synthetic

                        C. Printmaking:………Relief, Intaglio, Lithography, Silkscreen

                        D. Camera Arts:……...Photography,   Film,   Electronic Imaging

                        E. Graphic Design and Illustration

 

                        THREE-DIMENSIONAL  MEDIA  &  METHODS: Required Readings: PART IV

 

                        A. Sculpture:..   Additive & Subtractive Processes (Modeling & Carving), Casting,

                                                   Assemblage, Installation, Environmental or Earthworks

                        B. Crafts:………Fiber, Ceramic, Glass

C. Architecture: Load-Bearing Walls, Post & Lintel, The Arch, The Dome,

                             Vaulting, Iron & Steel Frame, Re-enforced Concrete,

                             Cantilevering, The Truss, Suspension, Geodesic Domes.

 

Weeks 5-11: ART  HISTORY OVERVIEW: Required Readings: PART V

 

                        A. Historical Styles in Western Culture

                        B. General Developments in Non-Western Art

 

 

 

LIST OF GALLERIES & MUSEUMS (Always call for hours/days they are open before visiting)

 

Museums in Seattle:

Frye Art Museum                                                 704 Terry, First Hill                    206-622-9250

Seattle Art Museum                                            First Avenue at University St.   206-654-3100

Seattle Asian Art Museum                     Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect      206-654-3100

 

Kirkland Area Galleries:

 

Berozkina Gallery                                                9Lake St.                                    425-803-5032

 

Foster/White Gallery                                           107 Park Lane                           425-822-2305

 

Gunnar Nordstrom Gallery                                 127 Lake St S                            425-827-2822

 

Kirkland Arts Center                                           620 Market                                 425-822-7161