WESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
- Arts -
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Librarian, Art Integration/Gifted Director, AP Art Instructor Mangum Public Schools
Education History:
Western Oklahoma State College AA-1998
University of Oklahoma BLS-2000
University of Wisconsin MLIS-2001
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 2019-Masters in Arts Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Drawing and Design-2017
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Sustained Concentration-2018
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Graphic Design/Photography -2018
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Advanced Acrylic Painting-2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Mixed Media-2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Advanced Drawing -2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Research in Education-2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Secondary Classrooms-2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Secondary Teaching Art-2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Portfolio Development-2019
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Master Level Modern Art History-2019
Degrees and Certifications:
Commercial Arts, BLS, MLIS
Certifications: Secondary English, Art, and Library Media Specialist
Professional Development:
Advanced Placement Studio Arts Summer Institute
Advanced Placement Art History Summer Institute
Understanding Distance Education for Adult Students, University of Oklahoma
K20 Leadership
K20 Leadership Trainer
College Readiness Institute
Oklahoma Arts Institute
OTA Conference
OTA Conference Presenter
GAT Gifted and Talented Conference
Innovative Learning Institute
Oklahoma Writers Project Summer Institute
Ruby Payne Children in Poverty Trainer Certification
After School Program Institute
Oklahoma Arts Educators Association Training
Professional Organizations
Oklahoma Art Educators Association
National Art Educators Association
Art on the Square Board of Directors
Oklahoma Library Association
Professional Oklahoma Educators Board of Directors
Mangum Education Association Board of Directors
Professional Experience
Grant Writing and Director:
Oklahoma Arts Council Grant for Schools
Oklahoma Art Council Grant for Communities
Oklahoma Technology Grant
K20/OETT Grant
Oklahoma Gear Up Grant
Mangum Education Foundation Grant
Food Bank Coordinator Mangum Schools-5 Years
Employment Mangum Public Schools:
After School Program Assistant Director-3 years
Arts Integration Director-15 years
Gifted and Talented Director-10 years
High School Title I Coordinator-17 years
Library Media Director-20 Years
Professional Development Director-11 Years
Advanced Placement Art Instructor-7 Years
5/6th Grade Art Instructor-4 Years
Year Book Adviser-15 Years
Employment at WOSC:
College Art Appreciation Instructor-4 Years
Other:
Florist/Interior Decorator-25 Years
Honors:
Mangum District Teacher of the Year 2009
Mangum High School Employee of the Year 2009
Mangum Middle School Employee of the Year 2002
Mangum Masonic Teacher of Today 2010
PREREQUISITES
None
COREQUISITES
None
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An introduction to various aspects of the visual arts with illustrated lectures and studio demonstrations. (GE,H,LAS)
(3 credit hours, 48 lecture hours, 0 lab hours)
TEXTBOOK
Understanding Art by Lois Fichner-Rathus - 11th Edition
ISBN-10: 1-285-85929-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-285-85929-3
supplies
Computer and internet access.
LEARNING OUTCOMES AND UNIT OBJECTIVES
1. Examine the Elements of Art
1.1.Identify Line: Apply appropriate terms for types of lines and the effects and functions of lines in art.
1.2.Identify Shape and Form: Apply appropriate terms for types of shapes in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art as well as the functions of shape and formin art.
1.3.Identify Value: Apply appropriate terms for describing value, value contrast, and value patterns and e expressive qualities of value in art.
1.4.Identify Texture: Apply appropriate terms for describing types of textures, significance of texture and patterns.
1.5. Identify Space: Apply appropriate terms for types of space, use of foreground, middle ground, and background.
2.Examine the Principles of Design
2.1 Identify artistic methods for highlighting, unity, variety, and disunity.
2.2 Identify tools for creating emphasis and focal points.
2.3 Identify forms of balance and symmetry.
2.4 Define and describe types of rhythm.
2.5 Define scale and proportion.
3. Examine processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
3.1. Drawing: Define drawing, drawing medium, including cartoons.
3.2. Painting: Define painting, components of painting, and medium.
3.3. Print and Graphic Design: Define printmaking and four categories of printmaking. Know the basic terminology of graphic design.
3.4. Photography, Film, Video, and Digital: Define basic vocabulary for the photographic process, film, video, and digital processes including its historical development.
3.5. Sculpture: Define basic vocabulary for sculptural techniques and materials.
3.6. Crafts: Define terminology for materials and processes related to ceramics, glass, textiles, metal, and wood.
3.7. Architecture: Provide a basic definition of architecture. Use appropriate vocabulary for major forms of architecture. Describe the common materials used to make architectural structures and spaces, including green-buildings.
4. Evaluate works of art.
4.1 Identify appropriate terminology for describing subject, content, form, and style in art.
4.2 List visual elements and design principles that create artistic form.
4.3.Explain the importance of artistic medium and technique.
4.4 Define specific terms for types of artistic styles.
5. Apply understanding of the impact of arts on culture.
5.1 Ancient World: Define “prehistory,” and explain the major styles of this period.
5.2 Greek/Roman Age: Define the major recurring ideas in ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture as well as the political background of this period, as well as the qualities of early Buddhism, Qin, Han in China and the Olmec culture.
5.3.Age of Faith: Define the early history of Christianity and the major features of Christian art in the early Middle Ages. Identify Romanesque and Gothic art/architecture as well as the art of India, China, Japan, Africa, and the Americas of this time.
5.4 Renaissance Age: Define historical events that contributed to the Renaissance and the major ideas and styles of the Northern, Italian, and European Renaissances.
5.5 Baroque: Define historical circumstances and major visual features of the Baroque style in Europe. Also know the characteristics of Rococo.
5.6 Modern/Post Modern Times: Define major features of artistic movements of the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries.
5.7 Provide an answer for the question: What is art?
GETTING STARTED WITH THIS COURSE
To be successful in the class you will need to have basic computer skills and fast internet connectivity. Information specifically about the technical requirements are listed under technical support in the initial box in Moodle. All course components are listed in Moodle in the order in which they should be read and acted upon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me. All due dates are clearly marked; just make sure that you log on to the class several times a week and complete the work by the due dates.
1. Read the syllabus carefully.
2. Read the assigned chapters that are revealed each week.
3. Go through the slideshows I upload.
4. Complete the quiz, assignment, or discussion forum for that chapter.
5. Ask any questions about our subject
6. Have fun learning about art!
Among your responsibilities...
(1) Learn how to navigate the course site.
(2) Log on to the course as often as possible for SYLLABUS, ASSIGNMENTS, CALENDAR, ANNOUNCEMENTS, DISCUSSION FORUMS, or MAIL INBOX for updates and information.
(3) Read instructions carefully. Then read them again!If an assignment is given to research and write an essay on the life of a current artist and you spend hours writing about Leonardo da Vinci, you will not receive credit for the assignment. It is your responsibility to email, call or in some way contact the instructor for clarification.
(4) Read and study the text.
(5) Back-up assignments before submitting them. If for some reason your assignment was not sent correctly, it is your responsibility to have a copy and to send it again successfully before the due date / time.
(6) Follow the instructions carefully for format submission of assignments.
(7) Print out from the Homepage, hard copies of:
SYLLABUS
ASSIGNMENTS – a weekly rundown of Due Dates, Points and LINKS TO all Assignments and Quizzes.
CALENDAR – Each MONDAY provides a listing of Assignments and Quizzes with corresponding WEDNESDAY Due Dates.
WRITING HELP – information and links on writing.
AND... review all assignments as soon as they are available. If the site or internet is not working, you can continue working.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Reading: This course will involve extensive readings from the textbook.
Class Discussion: You will be graded on your participation in class, I expect everyone to be engaged, have questions and be involved in the online class discussions, this is how I will evaluate your participation in this course.
Writing: 8 discussions, 5 written assignments and a final paper will be required.
Testing: There are a total of 15 quizzes.
Late work is accepted up to two weeks after it is due. From 1-7 days after the due date the grade will be lowered 5 points, from 7-14 days after the due date the grade will be lowered 10 points, and after 14 days it will no longer be accepted.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE
Be prepared to think creatively and have fun with this course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are required to complete all online discussions, assignments, final paper, quizzes, and the final exam.
GRADING SCALE
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Anything lower than 60% is a F
ACADEMIC ETHICS
Western Oklahoma State College is committed to instilling and upholding integrity as a core value. All members of the Western Oklahoma State College community are entrusted with academic integrity, which encompasses the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, and responsibility. Western is devoted to maintaining an honest academic environment and ensures fair resolution of alleged violations of academic integrity. Complete Integrity Policy available here...
COURSE ASSESSMENT (Evaluation)
Your grade will be evaluated on the following:
Assignments - 5 assignments averaged for a total of 25 possible points.
Quizzes - 15 quizzes averaged for a total of 10 possible points.
Discussions - 8 discussions averaged for a total of 20 possible points.
Test - one test, proctored, 15 points
Final Paper - a final paper 30 points
Your grade will be evaluated on the following:
Engagement with the material and the course itself.
Thoughtful and thorough responses to the assignments and discussions.
Having the assignments, discussions, research paper, and quizzes in on time.
WESTERN'S ASSESSMENT POLICY
An important part of Western’s “commitment to excellence” is the systematic collection and examination of assessment data both to document and to improve student learning. Instructors and students will be asked to participate in assessment activities as a part of the course work. The results of assessment benefit students by identifying how competently they perform course goals as well as benefiting the college by confirming Western’s performance as an institution of higher education.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
A student may withdraw from one or more classes with an automatic grade of "W" prior to the end of the 12th week in a 16-week term, prior to the end of the 6th week in any 8-week term, or prior to the end of the third week in any 4-week term.TIME EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS
For each hour a student attends class, a student is expected to spend an additional two hours to prepare for the course. For example, in a traditional 16-week course, a three-hour course will require three hours of class time and an additional six hours of preparation outside of class each week. A three-hour course offered in an eight-week format would require six hours of class per week and an additional 12 hours outside of class per week for the student to prepare the course. A three-hour course in a four-week format would require 12 hours of class per week and an additional 24 hours outside of class per week for the student to prepare for the course. Students should keep this information in mind as they prepare their schedules. Online students should expect a time commitment that equals the time commitment of a face-to-face class by combining the hours spent in class and the hours spent outside of class for preparation.
STUDENT SERVICE INFORMATION
Western Oklahoma State College offers a variety of resources to ensure student success. Tutor.com is a free online tutoring service that can be accessed 24 hours a day through the online portal. Peer tutoring is offered in multiple subject areas and can be found in A-4. Students who qualify for WINDS (federally funded TRIO grant) can access professional tutors in SSC202. Virtual Western is an online orientation also found on the online portal. All of these services are free to Western students and can be instrumental in navigating the collegiate experience.
For more information regarding these services visit the Tutoring web page.
TRANSCRIPTS
Students may request a transcript by visiting the Office of Admissions or logging into their Campus Connect account. For more information go to WOSC Transcripts webpage
STUDENTS RECEIVING TITLE IV FEDERAL AID (GRANTS,LOANS,WORK-STUDY,ETC..)
If you withdraw or do not successfully complete the hours your aid was calculated on, or quit attending class before the 60% point of the semester, you may owe a refund to the Title IV Program.
Class attendance is a requirement to receive Title IV Federal Aid. On-line students must submit work to be certified as attending. Failure to attend class will delay and could void your aid.
ADA STATEMENT
WOSC is committed to providing support services to physically and learning disabled students. These services are guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 which prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities, and mandates that reasonable accommodations be made for such persons. Complete ADA Policy available
EMAILS
Please email the instructor with any concerns or questions about the course using the course email link inside Moodle. Always remember to be respectful and use appropriate language. All students should expect a response within an appropriate amount of time. (16 & 8 week courses should expect a response within a 48 hour window.)
NETIQUETTE: ETIQUETTE FOR COMMUNICATING ONLINE
Most, if not all, of the communication in online courses will occur online, which poses both benefits and challenges. It means that we can craft our responses effectively. If, however, we don't take the time to craft our responses, we can communicate unintended messages.
It is sometimes difficult to remember that there are real people reading our messages. Words can mean many things, and what we intend to say is not always what others hear. This is especially true of "online communication" where others do not have the opportunity to see your "body language" or hear your tone; therefore, they have a greater possibility of misunderstanding what you truly mean. For those reasons, users of the Internet have come up with guidelines for net communication aimed at lessening the chances of miscommunication and perceived disrespect.
Please, follow these guidelines in all of your online responses and discussion groups.
Respect all who are participating in this learning community by
- honoring their right to their opinions
- respecting the right of each person to disagree with others
- responding honestly but thoughtfully and respectfully using language which others will not consider foul or abusive
- always signing your name to any contribution you choose to make
- respecting your own privacy and the privacy of others by not revealing information which you deem private and which you feel might embarrass you or others
- being constructive in your responses to others in the class
- being prepared to clarify statements which might be misunderstood or misinterpreted by others
- One good way to avoid problems is to compose your postings off-line and reread them before sending them. Something written in haste may not say what you really think after the heat of the moment has passed.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE NOTICE
This syllabus is subject to change at any point during the course. If changes are made to the syllabus, all affected students will be notified by the method(s) listed as follows:
Students will be notified by email or in a post on class Moodle announcemnts if there are any changes.
THE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER
The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is located in LRTC 100 www.wosc.edu/library 580-477-0777. The LRC provides students with online databases, books, an in-house textbook collection, ebooks, periodicals, newspapers, LibGuides, Interlibrary Loans, and a photo/newspaper archive. Reference assistance is available in-person, by appointment and via Instant Messaging. Peer Tutoring and the LRC Writing Lab are also located in the LRC. Equipment available for checkout include cameras, cd players, dvds, eReaders, laptops, video game consoles, video games and video recorders. A copier, scanner, big screen t.v., computer lab and group study rooms are available for use. If we do not have the items you need please submit an Interlibrary Loans form located at www.wosc.edu/library. Click on the link “Interlibrary Loan Request Form”.
To access the WOSC online catalog go to http://links.wosc.edu/verso
To access the WOSC databases login to your Moodle account and scroll down to Databases
Authentications https://moodle.wosc.edu/mod/
Note: To checkout books and other physical materials students need to set up their own accounts by coming to the LRC circulation desk. Please bring your Greenbucks Card (Student ID) with you.
PRACTICES FOR VERIFICATION OF STUDENT IDENTITY (Commission Policy FDCR.A.10.050)
In order to verify the identity of students who participate in class or coursework, the institution may make use of a variety of methods, including but not limited to: (1) secure login and pass code; (2) proctored examinations; and (3) new or other technologies and practices that are effective in verifying the identity of students. Such methods must have reasonable and appropriate safeguards to protect student privacy. The institution must notify students at the time of registration or enrollment of any projected additional student charges associated with the verification of student identity such as separate fees charged by proctoring services, etc.
When a Western Oklahoma State College students enroll in an online course, their participation in the course is restricted until they retrieve login information from Campus Connect. Access to Campus Connect also requires a secure login and password. In addition, Western Oklahoma State College’s online courses require students to take exams via Online Proctoring Service or in an Oklahoma approved proctoring environment. Some courses with different forms of assessment utilize other means of student verification and will be explained and documented by the instructor.
Students who do not reside in Oklahoma are required to use the Online Proctoring Service for all proctored exams in online courses. Oklahoma residents may choose to take exams in an approved proctoring environment with instructor approval. For information about Western’s testing center, please visit the testing center website below.
Click here for Western's Testing Center Website
Online Proctoring Services
Using a webcam and a reliable high-speed internet connection, students can take exams anywhere within the required time the instructor has given to take the test.
additional info
Assignments will be graded in a timely manner.
