ART 105
Syllabus Instructor: Ron Tanzi
MW
Classroom: B104 Telephone:
206-287-5526
E-mail: am: rtanzi@sccd.ctc.edu Office Hours:
pm:
rtanzi@bcc.ctc.edu or
by appointment
ART APPRECIATION, Winter’05
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. Note that some art works that contain nude
female and male figures, violence, and sexual content are also shown in this
class. *Note that this class has minimum
assignment and attendance requirements (see next page).
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, 7th 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 each 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 (multiple page papers not stapled will be
graded down)
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, February
27th = 30% of Quarter Grade.
3) 1 Final
Comprehensive Exam focusing mainly on Part V of the textbook and on classroom
lectures/discussions on Wednesday, March
16th =
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, an NC, or an Incomplete grade for
the quarter. Requests for an Incomplete or a No-Credit grade must be made
before the Final Exam.
Field Trips: There will
be 2 Field Trips required during the quarter.
-the
acceptable
galleries*), Wednesday, January 26th
-the
Museum in
*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
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
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
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
A.
Historical Styles in Western Culture
B. General Developments in Non-Western Art
LIST OF
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
(Always call to find out hours & days the museums and galleries are
open before visiting)
Museums in
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/
Kirkland Area Galleries:
Note: these are the
only acceptable galleries for Viewing Assignments at the Kirkland Area
Galleries
Berozkina Gallery
Pioneer
Square Area Galleries:
Note: these are the only acceptable
galleries for Viewing Assignments at
Greg Kucera Gallery
Grover/Thurston Gallery 309
Occidental So. 206-223-0816
Linda Hodges Gallery