Alcorn State University

Art Appreciation: Online Fall 2023

Sundays
(This is not a live/in person lecture course)
I. AR: 214 OL1 Art Appreciation, 3 Credit Hours:
Professor: Dr. Deitra Davis
Office: Virtual
E-mail: drdavis@alcorn.edu

CLASS LOCATION: 100% Online – IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE – email me

ahead of time, not the day/night that the assignment is Due.
EMAIL: drdavis@alcorn.edu. This is the best way to contact me. I will respond within 24
hours, or sooner, during the weekday, 48 hours on the weekends. I normally try to respond as
soon as I can during the week.
Note: if you email me over the weekend, I will respond on Monday.
TEXTBOOK: Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts. 3nd Edition.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Students should monitor emails and alerts from ASU and their individual
instructors on a regular basis regarding any changes to the instructional mode of delivery or the
syllabi. Each student shall be responsible for adapting to any changes made therein.

ASU Email: All students must use their ASU email address when conducting university business.
Faculty will only acknowledge ASU emails.

COVID-19 Policies and Procedures: The following COVID Guidelines will be updated Soon:
Alcorn State University strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students to get the COVID-19
vaccine and booster shots.
Health and Safety Standards
The Brave Start Guide is the main campus resource which communicates health and safety
protocols, for the Alcorn State University Community. The guide combines recommendations from
local, state and national public health agencies that relate specifically to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a member of our campus community, it is expected that you will abide by this guidance
(https://www.alcorn.edu/discover-alcorn/coronavirus ), which were developed in accordance with
public health guidelines. These standards apply to anyone who is physically present on campus,
Alcorn State University grounds, satellite campuses in Vicksburg or Natchez, or participating in an
ASU-sponsored activity including off site travel. Alcorn State University will monitor and update
its COVID-19 vaccination policy based on guidance from the Mississippi State Department of
Health as necessary.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and include fever, cough, or shortness
of breath or difficulty breathing. See the CDC’s website @ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html for more information about COVID-19 symptoms. Students
who test positive for or who are diagnosed based on symptoms with COVID-19 should update
status using the following: Health Portal (https://www.alcorn.edu/discover-alcorn/coronavirus) By
doing so, students will get information on resources, help ASU identify individuals they may have
come into contact with on campus so that ASU can work with the local health department, and
allow ASU to clean campus areas you visited as appropriate.

Attendance Policy: (As it relates to COVID 19): Do not attend your in-person class if you have
COVID-19, if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, if you have been in close
contact with others who have symptoms, or if you need to care for an individual with COVID-19.
Students who miss class due to the above conditions must provide documentation from an
accredited healthcare provider, Dean of Students, or Office of the Executive Director of Student
Health Services.
If you are unable to attend class, take the following steps.
• Notify me in advance of the absence or inability to participate, if possible.
• Participate in class activities online and submit assignments electronically, to the extent
possible.
• Contact me if illness will require late submission or other modifications to deadlines.
• If remaining in a class and fulfilling the necessary requirements becomes impossible due to
illness or other COVID-related circumstances, contact me to discuss other options.

Potential for Reversion to Fully Online Instruction: Changing public health circumstances for
COVID-19 may cause ASU to move to fully online instruction at some point during the semester.
ASU will communicate with students about moving to fully online instruction if the situation
develops.

TEXTBOOK: Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts, 3rd. edition. Dewitte, Larmann,
Shields, Thames & Hudson.
You need the textbook. You may purchase it at the school bookstore, or on-line. Any format
will work.

II. Prerequisites:
Students should have basic college level reading comprehension, writing, computer
and research skills.
III. Course Description:
A course designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Lectures
and discussions are augmented with film reviews, slides, critical analysis papers, projects,
and a museum tour.
IV. Learning Objectives
1. The student will learn the elements of art and principles of design and will be able to identify
these terms in various artworks.
2. The student will be familiar with a variety of tools, techniques, and materials artists use and will
be able to identify these terms in various artworks.
3. The student will be familiar with the history of art, including being able to recognize selected
artists and their corresponding works of art from Prehistoric times to Modern times.
4. The student will learn to talk/discuss and write about art and artists.

V. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
 Evaluate elements and principles of art
 Interpret works of art
  Distinguish visual arts media
 Develop a working visual arts vocabulary
 Understand the functions of art in its historical context
 Write meaningful formal and critical analyses of art works.

Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions and Penalties (Codes of Conduct)

[Retrieved from Page 109 of the ASU Student Handbook – 2021-2022]

VI. Academic Dishonesty

Academic Dishonest: Academic dishonesty is defined as misconduct, dishonesty,
misrepresentation, or immoral behavior that will harm, damage or endanger any person or property
or hinder academic continuance. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in any form.
Examinations and assignments are employed to encourage learning and judge its quality. To
evaluate this with justice and fairness, it is necessary that they be executed with complete honesty.
Persons, who are guilty of cheating or plagiarism, as defined below, will be subject to probation,
suspension, or expulsion.
 Cheating. Dishonesty of any kind with respect to examination, course assignments,
alterations of records, or illegal possession of examinations shall be considered cheating. It
is the responsibility of the student not only to abstain from cheating, but in addition, to avoid
the appearance of cheating and to guard against making it possible for others to cheat. Any
student who helps another student to cheat will be considered as guilty of cheating as the
student he/she assists. The student should do everything possible to induce respect for the
examining process and for honesty in the performance of assigned tasks in or out of class.

 Plagiarism. Honesty requires that any ideas or materials taken from another for either
written or oral use must be fully acknowledged. Offering the work of someone else as one’s
own is plagiarism. The language or ideas thus taken from another may range from isolated
formulas, sentences, or paragraphs to entire articles copied from books, periodicals,
speeches, or the writings of other students. The offering of materials assembled or collected
by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgement also is considered
plagiarism. Any student who fails to give credit for ideas or materials that he takes from
another is guilty of plagiarism.

Cheating includes:
 Submitting material that is not yours as part of your course performance, such as copying from
another student’s exam, allowing a student to copy from your exam;
 Using information or devices that are not allowed by the faculty; such as using formulas or data
from a home computer program, or using unauthorized materials for a take-home exam;
 Obtaining and using unauthorized material, such as a copy of an examination before it is given;
 Fabricating information, such as the data for a lab report;
 Violating procedures prescribed to protect the integrity of an assignment, test, or other
evaluation;
 Collaborating with others on assignments without the faculty’s consent;
 Cooperating with or helping another student to cheat;
 Participating in or performing other forms of dishonest behavior, such as having another person
take an examination in your place; or altering exam answers and requesting the exam be
 regarded; or communicating with any person during an exam, other than the exam proctor of
faculty.

Plagiarism includes:
 Directly quoting the words of others without using quotation marks or indented format to
identify them;
 Using sources of information (published or unpublished) without identifying them;
 Paraphrasing materials or ideas of others without identifying the sources;
 Submitting themes, essays, term papers, tests and other similar requirements that are not the
work of the student; and
 Failing to appropriately acknowledge direct quotations and the idea of another when
incorporated in papers.

Note: Do not share any coursework with any students, it is still cheating.
NOTE:. My lectures and course materials, including PowerPoint presentations, tests, outlines,
syllabus, handouts, recordings of my lectures, and similar materials, are protected by copyright.
That means that I am the exclusive owner of those materials I create, and no one but me can edit
them, give them to others, post them anywhere online, or copy them to distribute in any way. You
may take notes and make copies of course materials for your own personal use, and you and other
students in the class may share notes and materials when studying. Any other sharing of lecture
notes or any course materials cannot be done unless you have my permission in writing, whether
you are paid for the materials or not. Similarly, I will not share anything you submit to me unless I
have your written permission. If you upload your notes or any materials from this class to any
website or give them to anyone, this act is a violation of copyright and is considered academic
misconduct. If you do that, you will be subject to the penalties outlined in the University’s
Academic Integrity Policy. If you have any questions at all about copyright or academic integrity,
please let me know.
VII. Virtual Conduct
At times we will be viewing and discussing images depicting potentially offensive subjects
or addressing controversial themes. Students are expected to maintain an objective, critical
perspective and approach these works from a point of intellectual understanding and not
simply an emotional and/or moral reaction.
Disrespect towards the instructor or any other student will not be tolerated and is
grounds for dismissal from the class.

VIII. Instructional Methods:

This course is solely online/self-paced, via Canvas course management system. For this
course, you will log-on to the course website to gain access to course syllabus, content,
information, assignments, quizzes/exams, communication with me, etc. Discussion board/
forums will provide interaction/communication between you, your classmates, and me.

IX. Attendance:
Attendance will be taken every Sunday by 11:59 PM (on a weekly basis)
By Submitting at least one weekly Assignment, Quiz, etc. by the Due Date you will be
marked Present (P). However, this does not mean that you do not have to submit all of the
required assignments/quizzes that are due. Note: a grade of “Zero” will be issued for any
assignment/quiz not submitted by the Late Submission Day, which is on Mondays
(Only) -15 Points for Late Submissions.
Assignments will not be reopened, after the late submission.
 However, if you do not submit any assignments, you will be marked Absent (A).
All on time weekly assignments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday’s nights.
It’s recommended, to submit all assignments before the due date to be successful in this
course.
All students should assess their personal circumstances and talk with their advisors. Also,
inform the instructor as soon as possible.

Note: Personal Computer issues, printer issues or last-minute complications will not be
recognized as a “valid concern” or an automatic valid reason to turn work in late. Extenuating
circumstances regarding this issue will be determined by the Professor regarding late work.
For example, do not wait until 10:00 PM to start working on your weekly assignments that
are due on Sunday by 11:59 PM. Hint: Always view/read what is required to submit for your
weekly assignments, in advance. They (weekly assignments) are open on Monday mornings.

Students will be required to stay current on assignments, quizzes and exams. If a student
falls behind and does not participate in the class for two weeks, the instructor will start the
process to administratively withdraw the student due to a lack of participation.
X. Instructional Materials:
Power Points, Articles, Lecture Notes, Handouts, Videos, etc.

XI. Assignments: Quizzes, Power Points Assignments, Drawings, Image Analysis, Virtual
Museum Visits, etc.
Note: Required: Internet Access/Microsoft Office (Word Docments) – You must have
access to a computer/internet service to take this course, or you must be able to go a
computer lab and/or a local Library (Adhere to the Social Distance Policies). Most all
assignment will require you to submit your work using Microsoft Word/Office.
Acceptable: Submitting Assignments: Microsoft Office, Pdfs (only).
Assignments not submitted through/via Canvas and or the correct format, are not accepted,
and are awarded zero points.  There are no exceptions to this policy.
I do not accept assignments emailed to me (Unless I have given permission).

Do not use your cell phone to take/access this course.

Pages, HEIC files, Work Keys, Screen Shots, Google Docs link, etc. are not acceptable
forms for submitting your assignments: A zero will be issued for any assignments that are
not submitted using the appropriate software/format. Do submit your work using
downloadable files.
Note: If you do not have access to a computer/laptop you must go to your campus
computer lab/local library to use the correct format to submit you work. Or do not
registrar for course, if you do have access to computer/laptop.

Summary of Weekly Work

All weekly work must be completed by Sunday night at 11:59 PM. This will serve as the end of
the week. Each Monday morning weekly assignments/quizzes will be posted. Each week you
MUST log into Canvas several times to become familiar with the work. As you log into canvas
you must click on the modules. Once you choose the appropriate week, complete the following
tasks in the correct order:
  Download/print chapter PowerPoints (Or, save them to your laptop/computer)
 Read the assigned chapter and/or articles readings, etc. weekly.
 Listen to the corresponding audio lectures, videos, etc., if provided.
 Complete the online assignments in canvas (number of assignments may vary each week)
 STUDY/READ the Material!!!!
 Complete the weekly timed online quizzes
COMPUTER ACCESS: This is an online course. You must have access to a
computer/laptop and/or internet to be successful.

Laptops/Computers are necessary for this course and are conducive to learning in an
online course.

However, each student is responsible for his/her computer issues—this is why it is

recommended to submit your work early or work ahead of time. Points will still be
deducted (Work ahead of time). You must have Microsoft Office Word/Power Point
Presentation. The Recommended browser for Canvas is Google Chrome or Firefox. Do not
“Screen Shot Me Your Answers). Your cellphone/iPad can not be used as your computer
source for this online class,

RECOMMENDED BROWSERS: Google Chrome & Firefox

At a minimum, you must have Microsoft Office 2013, 2010, 2007 or Open Office. Microsoft Office
is the standard office productivity software utilized by faculty, students, and staff. Microsoft Word
is the standard word processing software, Microsoft Excel is the standard spreadsheet software, and
Microsoft PowerPoint is the standard presentation software.

 Reliable Internet connection is required for this course, you cell phone is not a reliable means
to use to take this course.
 Do not use your cell phone for this course.
 Use a laptop or a computer which is conducive to learning in this online course.

Alcorn State University is partnering with Upswing, an online student engagement

organization, to connect students with integrated support resources such as live,
online tutoring, advising, a virtual assistant that provides answers to students’ questions, and 24/7
engagement services to increase student success rates. Students can connect with both Alcorn
advisors and tutors and Upswing tutors through the integrated services platform and receive
academic support, and tutor session feedback.

XII. Evaluation: Most of the assignments will be graded via Rubric, so make sure to follow
the directions for all assignments.
Excellent - Close to perfection. Great effort and great success in all A 90 – 100
aspects of class.
Good - Pushed beyond basic requirements of each project.
B 80 - 89
Strong advances in skills.
 Average - Fulfilled requirements of course. Shown some
C 70 – 79
growth in skills and thinking.
Poor - Obvious difficulties fulfilling requirements and/ or
D 60 – 69
with basic skills.
Failure - Failure on all levels of performance, attendance,
F 59 or below
and/or attitude.

NOTE: A zero will be placed for any missed assignments, etc.

LATE WORK: Late Work Will Not be accepted after/pass Monday:
Students not turning in work on time will be penalized -15 points. This does not mean
class periods. For example, if an assignment is due on a Sunday, but turned in until on
Monday, it can receive no grade higher than a C (85). A Zero will also be issued for all
assignments not turned after Monday.
It is your responsibility to pass this class; this includes turning work in on time. The
responsibility is yours to govern your work and actions to meet deadlines accordingly. If
your work is late for any reason other than documented medical concerns, documented legal
issues, acts of God, or documented valid issues of the university regarding your ability to
complete the work i.e., College affairs, Network issues (Must include the entire campus) or
course assignment correction created by the Professor. Personal Computer issues, printer
issues or last-minute complications will not be recognized as a “valid concern” or an
automatic valid reason to turn work in late. Extenuating circumstances regarding this issue
will be determined by the Professor regarding late work.

Students with an excused absence and/or extreme circumstance that was discussed with the
instructor prior to the absence are the only acceptable condition for a make-up
exam/assignment, etc. Note: Excused make-up exams/assignments will be given at the
discretion of the instructor. Documentation will be required.

XIII. Additional Information/Check Canvas Often:

Check your Inbox in Canvas often (At least 3 times a week), as this is our main
communication channel outside of the course. Online classes are set up to be convenient
for students, but don’t count on them being easy grades. It will probably require more
work and time since you will essentially be teaching yourself. It will require discipline,
organization, and time-management skills. Always allow time for unexpected technical
problems that occur. Technical problems are not excuses for turning in your work late –
so work early in the week to allow for any issues that may arise. You will still be
responsible for submitting your work on time.
XIV. Students with Disabilities:
Disability is defined as some form of physical or psychological impairment that
substantially limits a major life activity. Students who need accommodations should send
documentation from a qualified professional to the Director of Health and Disability
Services. All documentation is kept secure. Upon careful review of the documentation and
discussion with the student, the Director of Health and Disability Services will arrange
reasonable physical and academic accommodations. Students are responsible for updating
the Director’s office each semester regarding their enrollment status. You may contact the
 office of Student’s Disability by telephone at 601-877-6460. (See ASU Student Handbook
page 35).  Please add Title IX information as found on the website /student handbook.

XV. Title IX statement

Alcorn State University is a safe space for everyone. We are all committed to providing a
positive climate so that every student and employee feels respected and treated with dignity
at all times. Therefore, it is critical for each member of our campus community to work
proactively to uphold these principles, intervene in instances that violate this policy, and
challenge one another to represent the Alcorn spirit of knowledge and character.
Most specifically, if you feel that you have encountered discrimination, sexual harassment,
or sexual violence, we are here to support you and to respond accordingly. If you are unsure
about the definitions of these concepts, click on the appropriate tabs to the right side of this
screen. If you feel that you have been subjected to sexual harassment or sexual violence and
would like to register a formal complaint regarding the conduct of individual(s) associated
with the university, click on the “What Can I Do?” tab on the right side of this screen.

For all questions, concerns, or reports to be filed, please feel free to contact the Title IX
Coordinator for Alcorn State University: Office of Educational Equity and Inclusion
(601) 877-6700(Please visit the website at https://www.alcorn.edu/offices/educational-
equity-and-inclusion/title-ixsexual-misconduct link does not work
XVI. University Code of Conduct for Students
The goals of Alcorn State University include not only the advancement of knowledge
but also the development of a truly disciplined individual. Self-discipline is the aim of
the University in its regulation of student conduct.
Alcorn State University expects of all students’ responsible social conduct that shall
reflect credit upon the University. It also encourages behavior that is consistent with the
laws and the generally accepted morals and manners of our society. Thus, students at
Alcorn State University are expected to be professionally competent, have a strong work
ethic, have a value system and high moral character, and to be well groomed. (See
Student Handbook page 87).

Overview of Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education
programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states, “No person in the
United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance.”
In accordance with Title IX and other applicable state and federal laws, Alcorn State University
(“Alcorn”) is committed to providing a learning, working, and living environment that promotes
integrity, dignity, and respect. Alcorn is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of unlawful
discrimination on the basis of sex and sexual misconduct which includes sexual assault, sexual
harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation.
Alcorn’s Title IX policy is not intended to infringe on or restrict rights guaranteed by the United
States Constitution including free speech under the First Amendment, due process clauses of the
Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments or the Fourth Amendment.
Notice of Non-Discrimination Alcorn State University (“Alcorn”) does not discriminate on the
basis of sex in its education programs or activities, that it operates including admissions and
employment. Inquiries about the application of title IX and this part to may be referred to Alcorn’s
Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary, or both1. Contact information for the Title IX
Coordinator:

Ikeecia L. Colenberg, J.D. Office for Civil Rights, Dallas Office

U.S. Department of Education
Title IX Coordinator 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620
Email: icolenberg@alcorn.edu Dallas, TX, 75201-6810
Telephone: (601) 877-6124 Telephone: (214) 661-9600
Bowles Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 217 Facsimile: (214) 661-9587
1000 ASU Drive #217 Email: OCR.Dallas@ed.gov
Lorman, MS 39096

American with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Disability Statement:
If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are
encouraged to contact both your instructor and the Department of Health & Disability Services as
early as possible in the term. The Department of Health & Disability Services is located in Rowan
Hall next to the E.E. Simmons Gymnasium. The telephone number is 601-877-6460. It serves as the
primary health care facility on the Main campus offering professional services for ALL Alcorn
State University students, faculty and staff. For verification purposes, ALL individuals requesting
services must present an Alcorn Gold Card at the front desk.
Students are expected to renew previously granted accommodations prior to the beginning of each
semester (Fall, Spring & Summer sessions).  Reasonable accommodations may be requested at any
time during the semester for all students; however, accommodations are not retroactive.  Semester
requests for returning students are expected to be completed within the first two weeks of the
semester. 
Students are advised to contact their professors to discuss the testing and academic accommodations
that they anticipate needing for each class. If a student self-identifies a disability to a faculty member,
department or professional school, the faculty member should refer the student to Department of
Health and Disability Services to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations. It is also
important to note that the University requires professors and administrators to treat pregnancy,
childbirth, and related conditions in the same manner as any other temporary disability.
Alcorn State University is committed to creating a community that affirms and welcomes persons
from diverse backgrounds and experiences and supports the realization of their human potential.
We recognize that there are differences among groups of people and individuals based on ethnicity,
race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and
geographical area. All persons are encouraged to respect the individual differences of others.

Sexual Misconduct, Required Reporting, and Title IX: Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 prohibits gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence,
sexual assault, and stalking. As a result, you should know that University faculty and staff members
are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct, including harassment, sexual violence,
dating/domestic violence, stalking and gender discrimination to the University’s Title IX office so
that the victim may be provided appropriate resources and support options. As the instructor for this
course, I have a mandatory duty to report to the university any information I receive about possible
sexual misconduct.  This includes information shared in class discussions or assignments, as well as
information shared in conversations outside class.  The purpose of reporting is to allow Alcorn State
University to take steps to ensure a safe learning environment for all.  The university also has
confidential resources available, who can help those who have experienced sexual misconduct
without triggering a mandatory reporting duty.  More information about Title IX is available at
https://www.alcorn.edu/discover-alcorn/title-ixsexual-misconduct/incident-report-form.
If you are the victim of sexual misconduct, Alcorn State encourages you to reach out to these
resources:
 Title IX Office: titleix@alcorn.edu
 Department of Public Safety
Email: POLICE@ALCORN.EDU
(601) 877 - 3000 (DISPATCH
(601) 877 - 2291 (OFFICE)

Counseling Services: ASU Counseling Services offers professional mental health, primary
prevention, outreach/ education, and general wellness promotion interventions for ASU students,
faculty, and staff. Our mission is to provide effective individual and group counseling services to
our constituents. The provision of relevant crisis intervention, prevention, and outreach programs
also comprises a key component of our departmental mission. All enrolled ASU students are
eligible for services provided by Counseling Services. All services provided by Counseling
Services are free and confidential.

Students who have problems/issues beyond the scope/qualifications of the staff a counselor will
refer the student to the appropriate outside agency. However, students are responsible for the
agency’s fee.

Location: Walter Washington Administration/ Classroom Building Room 305

Phone number: 601.877.6230
Email: counselingservices@alcorn.edu
Regular Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am 5:00 pm.; Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
After Hours: University Police 601.877.3000
 concerns to the Title IX Coordinator. Any person may report sex discrimination, including
sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim
of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail,
by telephone, or by email, using the contact information for Alcorn’s Title IX Coordinator.
Such report may be made at any time, including during non-business hours.
Reports may also be submitted to titleix@alcorn.edu.

WITHDRAWAL INFORATION:
The last Day to Drop Class and Receive Tuition Refund: August 21, 2023

Last day to add/drop and classes: August 25, 2023

Drop Class without a Grade: August 30, 2023

Online Etiquette
It is important to build a class climate that is welcoming and safe for everyone. Please display
respect for everyone in the class. You should avoid any negative language that may exclude
members of our campus and community.
 Humor and sarcasm don’t translate very well when using email or online discussions. Be
careful. I will delete any posting that I believe is inappropriate.
 Keep in mind that there is a real, live human being with feelings on the other end of your
email or discussion posting—if you were sitting in front of that person, would you say to
his/her face what you are saying in your email or discussion posting? Remember that
your words are written in an email or discussion posting, and you cannot take them back.
 Avoid offensive language, especially comments that might be construed as racist or
sexist.
 Remember that the law still applies in cyberspace. Do not commit illegal acts online,
such as libeling or slandering others, and do not joke about committing illegal acts.
 Do not post a message more than once.
 Generally speaking, avoid putting words into full capitals. Online, all-caps is considered
SHOUTING.
 If you are following up a previous message or posting, summarize that message or
posting. Read existing follow-up postings and do not repeat what has already been
written.
 Reveal only information that you are comfortable sharing.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Any disruptive or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
Students will be dropped from this course for being disrespectful towards other peers and/or the
professor/instructor.

TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION: CANVAS SUPPORT HOTLINE: – Just click on the

Help (?) Icon on the left-hand screen in Canvas to gain Access “Canvas Help Resources.”
CALL FOR HELP!

If you need immediate assistance with Canvas issues and you're off campus or can't find our help
team on campus (Administration Building Room 300, Lorman campus), you can call the number
below at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for assistance with the Canvas system.
1-855-589-6656 (available 24/7)

EVALUATION
Note: Most of the assignments are graded by using a Rubric. So, make sure to follow the
directions for all the assignments.
Note: (Assignments will not be re-opened, once they are closed.)

4 Exams: 25%:
Assignments: 20% Assignments will be assigned and turned in for a grade. When required,
type your assignments in Microsoft word 12- font, Time New Roman. All assignments
will be graded using a rubric.

Note: It’s the student’s responsibility to ensure that all assignments are submitted in the
correct format that compatible with Canvas.
Discussion Board Responses: 15% Discussion topics will be assigned and turned in for a
grade. You must respond to at least one student’s post to receive full credit/points. You may
also, be required to respond to, at least two of your classmate’s posts.
Quizzes: 15% (Quizzes are Open Textbook) Note: Read the Chapters First, they are
Timed.
Power Point Presentation 25% Guidelines will be given at later date (In Canvas).
Microsoft Office ONLY.

TENATIVE LECTURE/TOPICS/ASSIGNMENTS SCHEDULE:

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instruction and may be
updated/revised to meet the goals/outcomes of this course. Always Read required chapter (s)
before class. Note: Art assignments, activities, discussion questions, exams, etc., will be
posted in Canvas.

The following calendar will give you an idea of the upcoming assignments, please not
assignments may be altered/adjusted to meet the needs/objective for this course.

Note: If an image does not display view the image in your textbook and/or PowerPoint.
Note: All questions will not display images of the artwork.

Week 01 Sun. 8/28 Class introductions (Discussion Board) Due: “First

Day of Class” 8/21/2023
 Introductions are considered late – if students due not respond by
11:59 PM on 8/21/203
Read Syllabus: First Day
To Begin – Read: pages 20-33 (Take Quiz) Introduction Quiz
Part 1: Fundamentals
Read Chapters 1.1-1.2 /Take Quizzes
What is Art?
Orientation Quiz
Elements of Art Quiz

Week 02Sun. 9/3 Part 1: Fundamentals

Read Chapters 1.3-1.4
Take Quizzes
Watch You Tube Videos (Value & Perspective)
Drawing Assignment (Value/Shading/Cross-Hatching)

Week 03 Sun. 9/10 Part 1: Fundamentals:

Read Chapters 1.5-1.7
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Discussion Board

Week 04 Sun. 9/17 Part 1: Fundamentals:

Read Chapters 1.8-1.10
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Complete Chapter (s) Assignment
Test 1

Week 05 Sun. 9/24 Part 2: Media & Processes

Read Chapters 2.1-2.3
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Drawing Assignment
Media and Processes Assignment

Week 06 Sun. 10/1 Part 2: Media & Processes

Read Chapters 2.4
Master Sculptures of Benin and Ife Video Quiz.
Take Quizzes
Test 2: Mid-Term Mon.-Wed.

Week 07 Sun. 10/8 2.5 Quiz/2.6 Quiz

Architecture Quiz

Week 08 Sun. 10/15 Part 2: Media & Processes

Read Chapters 2.7-2.10
 Take Quizzes

Week 09 Sun. 10/22 Part 3: History & Context. (Break at 1:32 PM 8/19/2023)
Read Chapters 3.1-3.3
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Drawing Assignment

Week 10 Sun. 10/29 Part 3: History & Context

Read Chapters 3.4-3.6. Review 3.5 quiz
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Image Analysis
Discussion Board

Week 11 Sun. 11/5 Part 3: History & Context

Read Chapters 3.7-3.9 & 4.1
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Art Criticism Power Point Presentations Due

Week 12 Sun. 11/12 Part 4: Themes

Read Chapters 4.2-4.5
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Test # 3 (Mon.-Wed.)

Week 13 Sun. 11/19 Part 4: Themes

Read Chapter 4.6
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Week 14 Sun. 11/26 Read Chapter 4.7

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Week 15. Sun. 12/3 Read Chapter 4.9

Video Quiz
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Dec. 4-6 Exam Week Test # 4 (Mon.-Wed.)