TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME: Art Appreciation (ARTS 1301)
TEXTBOOK: Living With Art
AUTHOR: Rita Gilbert
PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE: By the end of the semester, the student will be able to satisfactorily complete the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70 percent competency level based on the completion of a comprehensive post examination not to exceed two hours, administered under the supervision of the instructor.
COURSE GRADE: Semester grade will be determined by the averaging of unit exams and the final exam. Participation in class discussions is expected. Various opportunities for extra credit which will be presented throughout the semester may add extra points to the grade before averaging.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lectures, films, slides, museum visits, class discussions and use of art media.
PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)
 | Discuss the presence of art in everyday life. |
| Define the role of the artist and motives for art. |
| Discuss "What is art?" |
| Define themes and purposes of art. |
| Define specific terms in the art vocabulary. |
| Define elements of art and discuss principles of art. |
| List and define various art media. |
| Name specific examples of art works. |
| Define specific art-production processes. |
| Define methods of sculpture and discuss sculpture in the environment. |
| Define examples of art from certain periods of history. |