Rev. January 2020
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Foundations of Art
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ARTS 1313
Division
Communication and Fine Arts
Department
Visual & Performing Arts
Course Type
Academic WCJC Core Course
Course Catalog Description
Introduction to the creative media designed to enhance artistic awareness and
sensitivity through the creative and imaginative use of art materials and tools.
Includes art history and culture through the exploration of a variety of art works with
an emphasis on aesthetic judgment and growth.
Pre-Requisites
TSI satisfied in Reading and Writing.
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
Title
Signature
Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Patrick Ralls
Digitally signed by Patrick Ralls
DN: cn=Patrick Ralls, o, ou, email=rallsp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.07.16 09:09:10 -05'00'
Joe Waldrop
Digitally signed by Joe Waldrop
DN: cn=Joe Waldrop, o=WCJC, ou=Music, email=waldropj@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2020.07.16 09:16:51 -05'00'
Patrick Ralls
Digitally signed by Patrick Ralls
DN: cn=Patrick Ralls, o, ou, email=rallsp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.07.16 09:35:34 -05'00'
Leigh Ann collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2020.07.23 08:30:37 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
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Date: 2020.07.23 10:57:44 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Theory and practice of two and three-dimensional organization related to design principles. Includes the study of
historical and current art trends, directed toward and intelligent appreciation of visual arts. Emphasis is on the evolution
of contemporary arts, environment and legal ramifications are covered in this course.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze contemporary works of art according to form (what we see) and content
(the meaning behind the work)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of art as a language through mass communications such as graphic design, graphic
novels and photo essays.
3. Compare and contrast different areas of the arts and work on projects that demonstrate what professional
artists do in the field.
4. Analyze and recognize the necessity and importance of self-expression.
5. The student will listen and constructively advise their classmates during critique sessions after each project
completion.
6. Identify how the designer impacts the environment and how designers globally take responsibility for
consumerism and building design.
Methods of Assessment:
1. Quizzes, Presentations (Rubric), Class work, Class Critiques
2. Projects,(Rubric) Class work
3. Projects(Rubric), Assignments (Rubric), Class work
4. Projects(Rubric), Group Assignments(Rubric), Class Discussions
5. Critiques, class discussions, Projects (Rubric)
6. Projects(Rubric), Class Participation
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
"Artforms", Pearson/Prentice Hall, 9th Edition, by Duane Preble, Sarah Preble, and Patrick Frank, ISBN 0-13-978-0-13-
514132-8. Drawing supplies, scissors, colored pencils, watercolor supplies and markers.
Suggested Course Maximum:
24
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Studio space, supplies and storage space
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Grade Weights
Quizzes = 20 points
Assignments = 20 points
Design projects = 50 points
Participation = 10 points
Rev. January 2020
100 total
Instructor’s Grading System
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 59 F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1313
Core Objective:
Critical Thinking Skillsto include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis
of information
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Analyze a work of art
according to form
(what we see) and
content (the meaning
behind the work)
Class and Group
Discussions, Class
Assignments, Group
Presentations
Group work Rubric, Quizzes
State
Mandated
Demonstrate various
techniques in art
using various media
and apply different
styles and techniques
to numerous cultures
and time periods
Lecture, Class work,
Projects
Quizzes, Project Rubric
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1313
Core Objective:
Communication Skillsto include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and visual communication
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Analyze a work of art
according to form
(what we see) and
content (the meaning
behind the work
Class Discussions, Class
Work, Presentations, Group
Project
Class critiques (Listen and
constructively critique
classmates classmates
presentations)
Assignment Rubric, Quizzes
Class critiques, project rubric
State
Mandated
Demonstrate the
knowledge of art as a
language through
mass communications
such as graphic
design, graphic novels
and photo essays.
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Class work, Group
Presentations
Group Work Rubric, Projects
(Rubric)
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1313
Core Objective:
Teamworkto include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Compare and contrast
various art techniques
throughout time,
regions and cultures
Lecture, Class work, Group
presentations, Class
Critiques, Class Discussions
Assignments, Group Work Rubric
State
Mandated
Students will analyze
and recognize the
necessity and
importance of self-
expression.
Lecture, Class work, Class
Discussions, Group
presentations,Class
Critiques
Class work, Group Work Rubrics,
Quizzes
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1313
Core Objective:
Social Responsibilityto include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to
engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
Choose a
SLO status.
Students will analyze
and recognize the
necessity and
importance of self-
expression.
Class discussions, class
work, Project
Evaluate various copyright
laws and its impact on the
arts. Demonstrate the use
of ethics and integrity when
designing a new project.
Evaluate court cases
involving copyright
infringement and its
consequences .
Quizzes, Projects, Class Discussion
Choose a
SLO status.
Identify how the
designer impacts the
environment and how
designers globally
take responsibility for
consumerism and
building design .
Lecture, Class work,
Projects
Quizzes, Project Rubric
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.