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Fall 2017
Art 101-02 Introduction to Art
Instructor: Janice Nguyen, M.A.
Class Day & Time: Tue/Th. 4:00pm-5:15pm
Location: VA 113
Email: janguyen@fullerton.edu (please label Art 101-02 on subject line)
Office Hours: Building E VA-191B; M/W 1:00-2:00pm

Required Textbook: The Power of Art, R. Lewis and S. Lewis, 3rd edition
*Any additional readings will be posted on Titanium.

Advisement:
All students are encouraged to meet with a full-time faculty member in the area of
study (program or concentration) that they have chosen or are inclined to choose at
least one-time each semester. Faculty names and office hours are available in each
Department Office. When scheduling an appointment, ask the Office staff for your
file, as this will help the faculty/advisor assist you. Advising is also available in the
Student Success Center in each Department Office.

Emergency Contacts: Students may want to add the following telephone numbers to
your cell phone directories: Emergency 911, University Police Dispatch 657-278-
2515, and Campus Operation and Emergency Closure 657-278- 4444. (In the event
of an earthquake or some other unusual occurrence information is disseminated via
this number.) Also please remember that the University website home page has a link
to a Campus Emergency Preparedness page with a section on the right hand side of
the page listed as Important Numbers. Also see: http://prepare.fullerton.edu/

Emergency: In case of emergencies and if class needs to be evacuated all students

will meet the professor in front of the Student Union.

Disability Support Services: Students with verifiable disabilities who want to request
academic accommodations are responsible for notifying their instructor and Disabled
Student Program Services as early as possible in the semester.
DSS office at (657) 278-2408; http://www.fullerton.edu/dss/apply/

Description of the Art History Survey: This course presents a general global view
of art history through lectures, video resources and museum visits. It selectively
surveys the arts covering concurrent historical periods in Europe, Asia (India, China,
Japan), Africa, and the Americas.
Learning Objectives:
Students will:
- -Gain a broad understanding of the historical development of the visual arts
through a wide range of cultural artifacts.
- Build a basic art history vocabulary and conduct close looking visual and

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formal analysis on a variety of works of art and cultural artifacts using that
vocabulary.
- Format and structure an Art History response paper after a museum visit.
- Discuss works of art and cultural artifacts in their appropriate contexts:
aesthetic, historical, archaeological, philosophical, social, economic, political,
etc.
- Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze a variety of texts and other sources
in order to complete class assignments and develop close analysis skills of text
and objects in conjunction with each other.

Course requirements:
Exams: 4 exams, 60 points/exam (Exams are not cumulative)
Photo project: 20 points
Sculpture analysis: 20 points (in-class activity- no makeup)
Gallery analysis: 20 points (in-class activity- no makeup)
Museum paper: 40 points
Architecture activity: 20 points (in-class activity- no makeup)
Class participation: 20 points; in class art analysis throughout the semester (points
will be assigned at end of semester)
Total points: 390

*Class participation: points will be assigned at end of semester

*Extra Credit points is added outside of total points: 1page write up
*Other Activities and/or Extra Credit opportunities maybe provided throughout the
semester.

Make good use of the office hours. Feel free to consult with the instructor during your
progress through-out the course. The time to seek help is when you begin to experience a
problem, not at the end of the semester. Students are responsible to keep updated with
their grades. It is advised that students check their scores on Titanium frequently.

Grading & Make Up Policy: Grade Scale: Total scores will be tallied at the end of the
semester and final grades will be based on a class curve. The highest score (s) will be
eliminated from the curve. Letter grades will be based on + and (e.g. B+, B, B-) format.
A grade of C (2.0) or better is required to meet this General Education requirement. A
grade of C- (1.7) or below will not satisfy this General Education requirement. You
can check your raw scores on Titanium to keep track. It is the students possibility to
keep track of your scores and if there are any errors please notify me as soon as
possible.

*All assignments are due on set date for full credit. Papers must be turned in class. I will
not accept e-mailed papers. Make-up exams or work to increase standing will not be
given except on extraordinary circumstances. If you are unable to turn in an assignment
on time due to an emergency, you are responsible for contacting me at least one week
before the due date to reschedule when the assignment will be due. However,
assignments will be rescheduled only in extreme circumstances (e.g., extreme medical

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reasons significant and provable emergency excuse). Assignments turned in late without
prior agreement from me, points will automatically be taken off. Also, remember that
grades do not reflect your worth as a person; however, they do indicate your effort and
achievement within this class.

GE Writing Requirement: The worksheets, write-ups and Museum Paper meet the GE
writing requirement through the demonstration of critical thinking in the organization
and expression of complex ideas.
Four Writing Assignments help you develop your ability to articulate visual concepts in
writing. The first two short assignments build skills that are further articulated in the
Museum Paper. In the Photography Project, you are introduced to artistic decision
making by doing. Students are asked to produce two photographs: one straight and one
"artistic." Next you are asked to discuss the focal points, narratives, and alterations
made in the photographs. In the Research Sculpture Activity, you will be directly
viewing public sculptures on campus. You are asked to research the meanings and
metaphors in three sculptures as well as the analyze the objects. In the Museum Paper,
you will be using previously learned skills when you describe an artwork of your choice
from the museum, using appropriate terms and concepts. Based on research you will
find the meaning behind the artwork and support your thesis. You will identify the
artistic movement and explain the connection between the movement to your analysis
the artwork. You will discuss the historic context of the artwork and make a logical
connection between context and interpretation. Finally, you will support and defend
your artwork selection. All papers must be organized, demonstrate proper grammar and
spelling, and include at least three reliable research sources. These sources must be
included in the works citation page.

Assignments:
A comprehensive rubric for museum assignment is on Titanium. Please follow
directions to obtain maximum points.

Museum Writing Assignments:

Excellent: original and thoughtful work that is professionally executed; no typographical or
grammatical errors; strong, clear, coherent, and compelling arguments; addresses or acknowledges
obvious objections to the arguments; scrupulous attention to crediting sources of ideas and facts that are
not the authors own
Good: Well done work, but not particularly original or thoughtful; a few typographical or grammatical
errors are present; work lacks some clarity or coherence in thought; fails to address some seemingly
obvious objections to the argumentation; some crediting of sources missing; sources of facts are weak
(e.g., cursory web searches).
Average: Average work; numerous typographical and grammatical errors present; fails to address or
ignores any objections to the argumentation; few sources credited or poorly done, particularly for
factual claims when clearly needed
Below Average: Careless work with no attention to detail and failure to follow assignment guidelines;
few and or poorly done citation
Failure: plagiarism or other academic misconduct; zero effort expended to meet academic standards

*Please use Modern Language Association (MLA) citation style: Refer to the
Purdue Owl website https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/

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Attendance:
Regular classroom attendance is essential to succeed in this class. Test questions
will be taken from class lecture and text. I will be addressing topics, art works, and
other relevant information in class that will not be covered in text. Most of the
worksheets are part of class participation and there are no makeups, unless you had
inform me of your absence and obtained my permission for make-up.

If you need to leave early or miss a class, please inform me beforehand. I begin
class on time and I expect students to be ready when I start. If you have more than 3
unexcused missed days, Class Participation points will be taken off.

Cell phone and Computers:

Please follow rules of common courtesy regarding usage of cell phones. Please do not
text or use phone during class. Students can take pictures of Power Point images to
help study for exam.
Computer and cell phone usage is to take notes and for related class activities. I
reserve the right to take away this privilege if abuse occurs.

Titanium:
The syllabus, class assignments, information for each class and any last minute
changes will be posted on Titanium. If a handout is posted for a particular lesson, it
is your responsibility to print it and bring to the class.

Academic Integrity:
Integrity and academic honesty are essential components in quality education.
Cheatingobtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of any
dishonest, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized meansincludes, but is not limited
to: unacceptable examination behavior, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and
documentary falsification. Assignments created outside of class will be evaluated to
determine the originality of the workcomparisons within class, comparisons with
previous classes, comparisons with other instructors assignments, and consultation
with other instructors. It is the responsibility of each student to understand the
academic integrity guidelines found in the current student handbook and in the
university catalogue (see UPS 300.021) at
http://www.fullerton.edu/senate/documents/PDF/300/UPS300-021.pdf. Students
who violate university standards of academic integrity are subject to disciplinary
sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the university. Since
dishonesty in any form harms the individual, other students and the university,
policies on academic integrity are strictly enforced.

Cheating is the attempted or unauthorized use of materials, information, notes,

study aids, devices or communication during an academic exercise.
Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person's ideas, research, or writing
as your own.

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If evidence of cheating or plagiarism is found, an F will be given for that

assignment and a report of suspected academic dishonesty will be submitted to the
Office of the Dean of the department.

Policy Statement:

Art Class Content Disclaimer:

In the study of art, students can expect to encounter, and critically appraise, materials
that may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar understandings, ideas, and beliefs.
Art classes frequently include physical nudity, content, and imagery that may be
considered controversial, offensive, or in conflict with some ethical or religious beliefs.
Diverse ideas will be discussed with civility and cooperation. Students are encouraged
to meet with a faculty member to express specific concerns. When not in conflict with
the academic goals of the course, the faculty member will attempt to address these
concerns and the applicable course requirements.

*Due to the amount of material to be covered the syllabus may be altered. The professor
reserves the right to make changes based on student needs and learning. Any changes
will be notified in class and on Titanium. It is your responsibility to keep up with
changes and revise your dates as well as assignments accordingly. If you miss a class, I
strongly encourage you to contact another student for notes or come to my office hours
for notes. Power Points will not be posted.

CLASS SCHEDULE:
Looking at ART

Week 1 08/22 Intro. to class

08/24 Chapter 1The Power of Art
Chapter 2 Primary Elements; Chapter 3 Principles
of Design

Week 2 08/29 continue Chapter 3; Art Market & Art Theory

Museum Paper lecture

The Artists Materials and Tools:

08/31 Chapter 4 Drawing; Chapter 5 Painting

Week 3 09/05 continue Chapter 5; Chapter 7 Photography;

09/07 Exam #1 (Chapters 1-5)

Week 4 09/12 Chapter 7: Photo Project activity

(Due at end of class)
09/14 Chapter 8 New Media- Time and Digital Art

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Chapter 9 Sculpture and Activity

Week 5 09/19 Chapter 10 Architecture; (Architecture

Homework)
09/21 Chapter 11 Decorative Arts, Crafts, Design

Week 6 09/26 Chapter 12 Ancient Empires

09/28 continue Chapter 12 Ancient Empires

Global Heritage:

Week 7 10/03 Gallery Visit and Worksheet (due at end of class)

10/05 Exam #2 (Chapters 7-11)

Week 8 10/10 continue Chapter 12; Chapter 13 Age of Faith

10/12 continue Chapter 13

The Modern Area:

Week 9 10/17 Continue Chapter 13

10/19 Chapter 14 Renaissance

Week 10 10/24 continue Chapter 14

10/26 Chapter 15 Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo

Week 11 10/31 continue Chapter 15; Museum paper Due

10/02 Chapter 16 Neoclassicism,
Romanticism, Realism

Week 12 11/07 continue Chapter 16

11/09 Exam #3 (Chapters 12-15)

Week 13 11/14 continue Chapter 16; Chapter 17 Impressionism

11/16 continue Chapter 17 Impressionism,
Postimpressionism

Week 14 11/20-26 Fall Recess No classes

Week 15 11/28 Chapter 18 Early Twentieth Century Art

11/30 Chapter 19 Abstract and Nonrepresentational Art

Week 16 12/05 Chapter 19 Abstract and Nonrepresentational Art

Chapter 20 Contemporary Art

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12/07 continue Chapter 20; review for Final

Last day of class
Finals Week

Week 17 12/12 Final Exam 5:00-6:50PM; room VA-113

(Chapters 16-20)

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