Addendum (III),  Syllabus Material:

ART  1301 INTRODUCTION TO ART
COURSE  SYLLABUS

TEXT:    No text is required for this course. (1) Continuous use of the course web-site, (at least one half hour review daily) and (2) careful study (memorization and organization),*of the material covered in class, should be all that one will ned to do well on the tests).

ASSIGNMENTS:  
(a) The student is expected to take accurate notes of the lecture material. (b) The student also is responsible for material contained in all time-lines and outlines provided, found on this web-site. (c) *Test questions will only be based on lecture material, material in provided, such as time-lines and outlines, etc., and related material on the course web-site.  *The student should develop a good visual memory of the works of art studied,by reviewing the images in class that will also be found on the course web-site .  *(It will be much easier to remember related facts with an associated image in mind). (d) *No term paper is required.  (However, a well-written paper of five-full pages of text will be accepted for extra-credit.  See the instructions included in this syllabus.  *The extra-credit paper must be submitted no later than the last class before “Dead Week).

ATTENDANCE:   Class attendance is required by the University.  If a student is unavoidably absent (ie. Illness, emergencies, etc.), the instructor must be notified by the student during the next class period attended.  Failure to provide such notification will result in an unexcused absence.  *One point will be deducted from a student’s course grade for each unexcused absence, or *for each time a specific student leaves a class before the class is dismissed, without a sufficient reason for doing so .  (Of course, excused absences only will be allowed for serious reasons, such as those mentioned above).  *Also, a student with even one unexcused absence will not be allowed to write an extra credit term paper!

TESTS:   (a) There will be four tests: a 20-point orientation test; a 30-point mid-term exam; a 20-point third test; and a 30-point final examination, for a total of 100 points for the entire course. (The material covered on the third test and that through covered to the end of the course will be covered in the final examination will be comprehensive only from the mid-term).  (b) All tests will be objective, (half true/false and half multiple choice).  (c) A Make-up Test will only be given for the mid-term exam.  (If the first and/or third tests are missed, the respective 20 points for either will be added to the 30 points of the next test.  Therefore, the relevant mid-term and/or final exam, in such cases, will be worth 50-points, rather than 30).  (d) *However, it goes without saying that no make-up tests will be given, nor adjustments made of test points, if a student does not have a serious reason for missing a test, such as Illness or an unavoidable emergency.  Written verification may be required.

GRADES:    (a)  will be calculated within a scale of 100 points, so that  100-91 = A;   90-81 = B; 80-71 = C;   70-61 = D;   60-0 = F.   (b) For convenience of calculation, tests will be graded in minus numbers or “0.” (See the last section of this syllabus for further explanation).  (c)  If a course grade is only one point away from the numerical equivalent of a higher letter grade, that grade will be curved by one point, changing the course grade to a letter higher.

INSTRUCTOR:  
Dr. Robert Prestiano, Carr 235,     Robert.Prestiano@angelo.edu
Office hours are to be announced.   Feel free to discuss any matter of concern!

*Course web-site address: angelo.edu/faculty/rprestia/1301

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REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITING AN EXTRA CREDIT-TERM PAPER

(A maximum of 15 extra credit points may be gained for writing an extra credit term paper):

Of course, only exceptional papers will receive the maximum. Nevertheless, if a student carefully follows the instructions listed below, he/she could attain a grade, which may gain from 7 to 12 extra-credit points. This often is enough to raise a course grade one letter higher. *( Poor English usage, disorganized material, failure to be specific, and failure to carefully follow the instructions will result in a lower grade!).

(1) The Subject Matter must be limited to an analysis of three specific works of a individual artist , historic or contemporary. *(Note, the paper is not to be a short biography, listing many works of an artist; rather it must be a detailed analysis of three specific works of a specific artist). Only one work from the artist’s early, middle, and late periods respectively should be chosen for analysis.
Length:   The text of the paper must consist of five-full pages. The first is to contain an introduction and a thesis statement; the next three are to be devoted to the discussion and analysis of the three works chosen - approximately one page per work; and approximately the last half of the final page should contain appropriate conclusion, (ie. summary, evaluation, etc.).

(2) Spacing, Font Size, and Margins: (a) Generally double-space throughout , (single spacing should only be used for direct quotations longer than four lines; the four line heading on the title page; any reference notes used; and bibliography references longer than one line). (b) DO NOT triple-space between paragraphs; DO NOT double-space within a single note reference or a bibliographical reference; and NEVER indent the second line of a bibliographical reference. *(c) The font-size should be no smaller than 10 and no lager than 12. *(d) Margins should be no larger than one inch on all four sides of a page!

(3) The Title Page should be a separate page and contain only the tile of the paper and the heading:

(a) The Title is to be centered on the title page and typed in a font-size suitably larger than that of the text, (ie. if the text font size is 12, make the title font-size 16 or 18). * Do not repeat the title on the first page of the text! Do not divide the paper into subtitled sections or write a table of contents. (For a paper of this size, such devices are unnecessary, redundant, and a waste of space) The title of the paper should be typed put in boldface. (Except for titles of articles in journals, all other titles mentioned in the paper should be put in italics, ie. tittles of works of art, titles of books etc.). (b) The Heading is to be placed within the margins in the lower right-hand corner of the title page and consist of four, separate, single-spaced lines, placed so that each line begins at the same distance from the left-hand margin. The heading is to contain the following information:

                                 Student’s Name
                                 Title and Number of the Course, (with section number)
                                 Instructor’s Name - Dr. Robert Prestiano
                                 The Date, (either when finished or when submitted)

(4) Bibliography The bibliography page should be the last page of the paper, so that at a minimum the entire paper will consist of 7 pages, the title page, the five page text, and the bibliography page. This page should be titled, “BIBLIOGRAPHY” and contain at least five references, specific to the subject. *(Avoid all general references, such as encyclopedias, test books, and CDROMs). Three references must be books; while the other two may be from Internet sources. If Internet sources are used, an author’s name must be cited; and the reference must be appropriately specific and thorough. Illustrations may be included, but this is optional, not required, (If illustrations are included, be sure to still maintain a full five pages of text. To assure this, place any illustrations at the end of the text, after the note page if one is used, and before the Bibliography page.

(5) Notes: Note references should indicate sources for all direct quotations; specific, little known information; and/or additional, lengthy factual information that would be out of place in the text. (a) These references may be indicated by using the MLA Method, taught at A.S.U. (With this method, the reference to the source should be placed in parentheses, at the end of the sentence containing the direct quotation, etc. This parenthetical reference should contain only the last name of the author and the page number/s of the citation. Do not list page numbers on the bibliographical page). * Any direct quotation more than four lines long must be indented further than a regular paragraph, (ie. 8 to 10 spaces); placed in block form; and not enclosed in quotation marks. (b) Note references always should be limited to the cases indicated above! Do not use too many notes. (c) If a student wishes to use a separate Note Page, the correct form should be used. Using a separate note page is actually the best way to reference notes. If a student is not sure how this should be done for this paper, please see the instructor.

Other Points to Keep in Mind:

1) Numbering Pages: The title page, the bibliography page and a note page (if one is used) should not be numbered; however, each page of the body of the paper must be numbered consecutively, in the upper right-hand corner of each page, within the one inch margin of each page. Aside from the title on the title page, which should be typed in bold-face and in a larger font number, such as font #16 or font #18, the rest of the paper should be consistently written in font #12 Be sure that each sentence in the paper is a complete sentence. The essential requirement for a complete sentence is a verb.

2) Size of paragraphs: A paragraph should be a concise, logical grouping of sentences. In general, be careful not to let paragraphs run on for more than three quarters of a page.

3) Use of verb tense: * Always use the past tense in reference to events, which are no longer taking place, and in reference to people and things that no longer exist. When proofreading, ask the question, “Does this painting and/or artist still exist, or is this event still taking place?” If the answer is no, then always use either the imperfect past tense or the perfect past tense, depending on which will be the most appropriate in context. Also, make sure that the verb tenses that are used in a single sentence agree with the subject and meaning of the sentence.

4) Write in the third person: In an analytical paper of this type, always write in the third person, (ie. " It is...; " "One may find..."). The third person allows for greater expression of objectivity. *Do not write in the first or second person, unless these usages appear in a direct quotation.

5) Never triple space: Always double space between paragraphs, as between sentences, (1) *Only use single space for: (a) in the heading of the paper to be located at the lower right corner of the title page; (b) within an individual bibliographical reference that is more than one line long; (c) in a note reference that it is more than one line long if using a note page; or (d) in a direct quotation that is longer than four lines. In these instances use single spacing. (2) (Yet, always double space between each bibliographical reference and the next, and between each note reference and the next, if a note page is used).

6) Indentation: Never indent bibliographical or note references, even if they are more than one line long! Instead, place each reference after its respective number and, if it is more than one line, single space the reference without any indentation. However, the first line of each paragraph in the body of the paper should be indented about four spaces.

7) The bibliography page: Never use the bibliographical page to also serve as a note page. If a note page is used, it should be kept separate from the bibliographical page and placed before the bibliographical page. Therefore, page numbers should never be placed after a bibliographical reference. *Page numbers, related to references cited, should only be used at the end of each reference in an end-note page, if an end-note page is used, or in the MLA parenthetical reference, following the name of the author in that same parenthetical reference.

8) Bibliographical references: The bibliography page should always be the last page of the paper. In this extra-credit paper, Bibliographical and note references, should be written in the following order: (a) author’s name (last name first); (b) the title of the book, journal, or Internet-site, placed in italics. (If the reference is an article in a journal or in an Internet-site, then the title of the article should follow the title of the Journal or Internet-site and be put in quotation marks to distinguish it from the title of the journal); (c) name of the publisher, (if from a Web-site, the title of the site will serve as the name of the publisher); (d) city of publication; and (e) the year of publication. (The latter two will not be necessary for a reference to a Web site). Bibliographical references should be arranged in alphabetical order, according to the first letter of an author’s last name.

9) Quotations: Do not fill the paper with a large number of quotations. Quotations should be used sparingly to emphasize a significant point or to indicate relevant, rarely known information. Otherwise, the majority of the paper should be written in the author’s own words. Every direct quotation must be placed in quotation marks; and its source must be cited either in a MLA parenthetical reference at the end of the section referenced, containing the author’s name and the page number(s). (If the latter method is used, the reference will be to one of the works referred to in the bibliography; or in a Note Page). In the latter case, a raised number should be placed at the end the sentence, referencing the source. That number refers to the sequential order of source references, listed on the Note Page. Of course, important relevant facts, which are not directly quoted from a source, may also be noted; but this should only be done if the information is not widely know or if it is relevant to a specific point being made.

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GOALS OF THE COURSE

(1)   ACQUIRING  FACTUAL  KNOWLEDGE through:

(a) EXPLANATION  of  RELEVANT  TERMINOLOGY and  DEFINITIONS:
      in relation to the historical, philosophical, and technological CONTEXT, in which works of art are created.
(b) PROVISION and EXPLANATION of  appropriate: TIMELINES,  OUTLINES,  and  PERIODIC  REVIEWS of the material studied.

(2)   ACQUIRING  an UNDERSTANDING of  PRINCIPLES: regarding the subject matter through:

(a) EXPLANATION of  THEORIES and  HISTORICAL TRENDS  and (b) ANALYSIS
of such theories and trends as related to the DEVELOPMENT of  ARTISTIC  FORM and CONTENT.

(3)   DEVELOPING  UNDERSTANDING  of, and APPRECIATION for, the SIGNIFICANCE of the VISUAL ARTS in society and  in one's personal life.         

(4)    DEVELOPING  CREATIVE  THINKING through learning how to:

(a) DISTINGUISH  STYLISTIC  DIFFERENCES among various works of art;
(b) ANALYZE  ARTISTIC  COMPOSITION;
(c) DETERMINE a work of art’s RELEVANCE within its historical context; and
(d) DEVELOP an INCREASED AWARENESS of the VALUE of ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.

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NOTE WELL:

The Administration of Angelo State University has asked every instructor to include the following reminders on each course syllabus . Please keep these clearly in mind, know that they are university policy, and apply to all attending the university:

(1) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

**Office of Student Life, 942-2193.

Persons with disabilities which may warrant academic accommodations must contact the Student Life Office, Room 112 University Center , in order to request such accommodations prior to any accommodations being implemented.  You are encouraged to make this request early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

(2) STUDENT HONOR CODE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:

“ Angelo State University expects its students to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic pursuits. Students are responsible for understanding the Academic Honor Code, which is contained in both print and web versions of the Student Handbook”

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CONTRACT AGGREEMENT
BETWEEN INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENTS

Regarding Art 1301; "Introduction to Art," taught by Dr. Robert Prestiano`
(Student Copy)

1. STUDENT CONDUCT IN CLASS:  Owing to the nature and size of this class, *any noise, talking, or other distractions will not be tolerated!  Such activities are distracting to the entire class!  If a student persists in such activities, the appropriate authorities will be notified!

2. ATTENDANCE: * Students are required: to attend every class and to remain in each class until each class is dismissed, except in cases of illness, emergencies, or other unavoidable serious circumstances, discussed with, and approved by, the instructor. (a) To avoid being counted absent, always personally initial the attendance roster, as it is passed through the class. (b) If unavoidably absent, *do not phone or E-mail the instructor or the department office. Instead, notify the instructor during the next class attended. (c) Any student, who misses a class, or leaves a class early without sufficient reason, will lose one point from the total course grade. (d) If a student misses one or more classes, or if a students leaves a class before the class is dismissed, even for a legitimate reason, and does not inform the instructor by the next class attended, that student will forfeit one point of the total course points, for each such incident. (e) *(No student with even one unexcused absence will be allowed to write the extra-credit term paper).

3. IF THE INSTRUCTOR IS UNAVAOIDABLY DETAINED: It is the responsibility and intention of the instructor to be on time for every class, as it also is the responsibility of the student.  However, emergencies and illness occasionally make this impossible.   Therefore, (a) if the instructor is unavoidably detained, he will make every effort to notify the class as soon as possible.  If this is not possible, students are not expected to wait in class more than 15 minutes.  (b) To avoid being counted absent during regular classes, the student should always initial the attendance roster, as it is passed through the class.

4.  The grade for the course and the grades for individual tests will be determined within a 100 point system.  Each question in a test will be equivalent to one point.  Also, for greater convenience in calculation, grades will be indicated in negative numbers or “0.”  (In other words, the grade recorded on each test will be a “0,” if all questions are answered correctly or a minus point for every question answered incorrectly). This approach is not mathematically different than one using positive integers.  * Please note, grading in negative numbers does not put the student at a disadvantage, in any way.  In fact, in using this approach, the student is given all 100 points for the course at the beginning of the semester.  
     To keep track of one’s course grade, keep a record of the numerical grades received on each of the tests taken before the final exam.  Then, subtract that total from 100, keeping in mind that every ten points of the 100, down to - 40, will be equivalent to a letter grade.  (That is:  0  to -10  = A;  -11 to -20 = B;  -21 to -30 = C;  31 to -40 = D; while anything lower is equivalent to an F).  Of course, this calculation also can be made with the corresponding positive numbers: 100 to 91 = A;  90 to -81 = B;  80 to -71 = C; 70 to -61 = D;  anything lower = F).
     (One also may relate these numerical grades to percentage grades by using 100% as the total percentage for each test and for the entire course.  In this manner, every two wrong answers in a 20 point tests will be equivalent to 10% of the 100% for that test; and every three wrong answers in a 30 point test will be equivalent to 10% for those tests.  In regard to the grade for the entire course, 10 wrong answers will be equivalent to 10%, or one letter grade).