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Course Subjects:

Assignment Due Dates Document (Course Calendar)

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*If you have questions about Course Subjects or The Assignment Due Dates Document, contact Dr. Bowman at:

text/call (512) 796-0835 or email: bgbowman@austincc.edu

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WEEK 1 (Aug. 25-31) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 1.

   *BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:

   *ORIENTATION: Final Due Date:

   Sun., Aug. 31, by 11:59 PM.   

   Orientation (4 Parts):

1. Syllabus Quiz & Acknowledgment (Read/Do).

2. Introduction - Mini-Bio (Write & Post your Introduction).

3. Connect Videos (2) Linked from Blackboard (View).

   *Other Blackboard Assignments: Recommended Due Date:

    Sun., Aug. 31, by 11:59 PM.

   Ch. 1 - Living with Art (Read Textbook or eBook)

 Ch. 1 Video - Blackboard (View)

*CONNECT ASSIGNMENT:

    *Ch. 1 SmartBook (Read & Do).

Sun.  Aug. 31, by 11:59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 1 SmartBook Assignment - there is no penalty for submitting this assignment after Sun. Aug. 31, by 11:59 PM, if it is submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct. 26, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 1 SmartBook Assignment will not be accepted.

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WEEK 2 (Sept. 1-7) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

*Mon. Sept. 1 - Labor Day Holiday - College Closed.

Module 1.

   BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENT: 

   Ch. 1 (Textbook or eBook) Living with Art (Read).

   CONNECT ASSIGNMENT:  

  Ch. 1 Exam (Do).

Sun. Sept. 7, by 11: 59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 1 Exam. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 1 Exam after the Recommended Due Date, if it is submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct. 26, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 1 Exam will not be accepted.

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WEEK 3 (Sept. 8-14) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 1.

  BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:

 *Ch. 2 - What is Art? (Read Textbook or eBook).

 *Ch. 2 - Video - Blackboard (View).

CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS:

*Ch. 2 SmartBook (Read & Do).

*Ch. 2 Interactive (Do).

Sun. Sept. 14, by 11:59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for Ch. 2 SmartBook and Interactive. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 2 SmartBook and Interactive after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct. 26, by 11:59 PM- after this date, the Ch. 2 SmartBook and Interactive, will not be accepted.

WEEK 4 (Sept. 15-21) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

    Module 1.

    BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:

*Ch. 3 - Themes of Art (Read Textbook/eBook).

*Ch. 3 - Video (View).

CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS:

  *Ch. 3 SmartBook (Read & Do).

  *Ch. 3 Exam (Do).

Sun., Sept. 21, by 11:59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 3 SmartBook and Exam. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 3 SmartBook and Exam after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct 26, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 3 SmartBook and Exam will not be accepted.

*Introduction and preparation for The Formal Analysis Assignment and The Formal Analysis Peer Reflections. Study Sessions available with Embedded Tutor.

*WEEK 5 (Sept. 22-28) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 2.

BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:

 *Ch. 4 - The Visual Elements (Read Textbook/eBook).

*Ch. 4 - Video (View).

 CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS:

*Ch. 4 SmartBook (Read & Do).

  *Ch. 4 Interactive. (Do).

Sun. Sept. 28, by 11:59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 4 SmartBook and Interactive. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 4 SmartBook and Interactive after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct. 26, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 4 SmartBook and Interactive will not be accepted.

Introduction and preparation for The Formal Analysis Assignment and The Formal Analysis Peer Reflections - the On-Time Submission Due Date is Sun. Oct. 12, by 11:59 PM, – Assignments submitted after this date are considered “Late” and will receive a 20-point deduction.

*WEEK 6 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 5) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 2.

BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:

*Ch. 5 - Principles of Design (Read Textbook/eBook).

*Ch. 5 - Video (View).

  CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS:

  *Ch. 5 SmartBook (Read & Do).

  *Ch. 5 Exam (Do).

Sun. Oct. 5, by 11:59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 5 SmartBook and Exam. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 5 SmartBook and Exam after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct. 26, by 11:59 PM, - after this date, the Ch. 5 SmartBook and Exam will not be accepted.

Due Next Week - The Formal Analysis Assignment and The Formal Analysis Peer Reflections - the On-Time Submission Due Date is Sun., Oct. 12, by 11:59 PM, - Assignments submitted after this date are considered “Late” and will receive a 20-point deduction. Study Sessions available with Embedded Tutor.

*WEEK 7 (Oct. 6-12) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 2.

BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENT DUE THIS WEEK:

*The On-Time Submission Due Date for The Formal Analysis Assignment and The Formal Analysis Peer Reflections is Sun., Oct. 12, by 11:59 PM, - Assignments received after this date are considered Late and will receive a 20-point deduction.

These assignments will be accepted Late (with a 20-point deduction) until Sun., Oct. 19, by 11:59 PM, - these assignments will not be accepted after this date.

NO CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS
ARE DUE THIS WEEK.

*WEEK 8 (Oct. 13-19) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 3.

*BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK:

The Final Late Submission Due Date (with 20-point deduction) for The Formal Analysis Assignment and The Formal Analysis Peer Reflections is Sun., Oct. 19, by 11:59 PM, - after this date, these assignments will not be accepted.

*Ch. 6 - Drawing (Read Textbook/eBook).

*Ch. 6 - Video (View).

CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS:

*Ch. 6 SmartBook (Read & Do).

*Ch. 6 Interactives (Do).

Sun., Oct. 19, by 11:59 PM, is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 6 Smartbook and Interactive Assignments. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 6 SmartBook and Interactive Assignments after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sun., Oct. 26 by 11:59 PM, - after this date, the Ch. 6 SmartBook and Interactive Assignments will not be accepted.

*WEEK 9 (Oct. 20-26) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 3.

 BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS:

 *Ch. 7 - Painting (Read Textbook/eBook).

 *Ch. 7 - Video (View).

CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS:

*Ch. 7 SmartBook (Read & Do).

*Ch. 7 Exam (Do).

The FINAL DUE DATE for Chapters 1-7, SmartBooks, Interactives, and Exams is Sun., Oct. 26 by 11:59 PM, after this date, these assignments will not be accepted.

*WEEK 10 (Oct. 27 - Nov. 2) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 3.

Blackboard Assignments:

*Ch. 8 - Prints (Read Textbook/eBook)

*Ch. 8 - Video (View).

Connect Access Assignments:

*Ch. 8 SmartBook (Read & Do).

*Ch. 8. Interactives (Do).

Sun., Nov. 2, by 11:59 PM is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 8 SmartBook and Interactive. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 8 SmartBook and Interactive after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sat., Dec. 13, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 8 SmartBook and Interactive will not be accepted.

Introduction and preparation for The Photography Project. Study Sessions available with Embedded Tutor.

The On Time Submission Due Date for The Photography Project is Sun., Nov. 16, by 11:59 PM - Assignments received after this date are considered Late and will receive a 20-point deduction.

*WEEK 11 (Nov. 3-9) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 3.

Blackboard Assignments:

 *Ch. 9 - Camera and Computer Arts (Read Textbook/eBook).

 *Ch. 9 - Video (View).

Connect Access Assignments:

*Ch. 9 SmartBook (Read & Do).

*Ch. 9 Exam (Do).

Sun., Nov. 9, by 11:59 PM is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 9 SmartBook and Exam. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 9 Smartbook and Exam after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sat., Dec. 13, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 9 SmartBook and Exam will not be accepted.

Introduction and preparation for The Photography Project. Study Sessions available with Embedded Tutor.

Due Next Week - The On-Time Submission Due Date for the Photography Project is Sun., Nov. 16, by 11:59 PM - assignments received after this date are considered Late and will receive a 20-point deduction.

*WEEK 12 (Nov. 10-16) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 3.

Blackboard Assignments:

*Ch. 10 - Graphic Design (Read Textbook/eBook).

*Ch. 10 - Video (View).

Connect Access Assignments:

*Ch. 10 SmartBook (Read & Do)

*Ch. 10 Interactive (Do).

Sun., Nov. 16, by 11:59 PM is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 10 SmartBook and Interactive. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 10 Smartbook and Interactive after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sat., Dec. 13, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 10 SmartBook and Interactive will not be accepted.

Due This Week - The On-Time Submission Due Date for The Photography Project is Sun., Nov. 16, by 11:59 PM - assignments received after this date are considered Late and will receive a 20-point deduction. Study Sessions are available with the Embedded Tutor.

*WEEK 13 (Nov. 17-23) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

Module 4.

Blackboard Assignments:

 *Ch. 11 - Sculpture and Installation (Read Textbook/eBook).

 *Ch. 11 - Video (View).

Connect Access Assignments:

 *Ch. 11 SmartBook (Read & Do).

 *Ch. 11 Exam (Do).

Sun., Nov. 24 by 11:59 PM is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 11 SmartBook and Exam. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 11 Smartbook and Exam after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sat., Dec. 13, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 11 SmartBook and Exam will not be accepted.

Due This Week - The Final Late Submission Due Date for The Photography Project is Sun., Nov. 23, by 11:59 PM - this Assignment will not be accepted after this date. Study Sessions are available with the Embedded Tutor.

*WEEK 14 (Nov. 24-30) NO ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE THIS WEEK.

*Thanksgiving Holiday - Nov. 27-30 (College Closed).

*WEEK 15 (Dec. 1-7) ASSIGNMENTS DUE.

  Module 4.

Blackboard Assignments:

 *Ch. 12 - Arts of Ritual and Daily Life (Read Textbook/eBook).

 *Ch. 12 - Video (View).

 Connect Access Assignments:

 *Ch. 12 SmartBook (Read & Do).

 *Ch. 12 Interactive (Do).

Sun., Dec. 7, by 11:59 PM is the Recommended Due Date for the Ch. 12 SmartBook and Interactive. There is no penalty for submitting the Ch. 12 Smartbook and Interactive after the Recommended Due Date, if they are submitted by the Final Due Date, which is Sat., Dec. 13, by 11:59 PM - after this date, the Ch. 12 SmartBook and Interactive will not be accepted.

*WEEK 16 - (Dec. 8-14) ASSIGNMENTS DUE - Final Week of the Course.

Module 4.

Blackboard Assignments:

 *Ch. 13 - Architecture (Read Textbook/eBook).

 *Ch. 13 - Videos (View).

Connect Access Assignments:

 *Ch. 13 SmartBook (Read & Do).

 *Ch. 13 Exam (Do).

Sat., Dec. 13, by11:59 PM is the Final Due Date for the Connect SmartBook, Exams, and Interactive Assignments - Ch. 8-13 - after this date, no Connect Assignments, Ch. 8-13 will be accepted. 

*The Instructor reserves the right to modify, to delete from, and/or, to add to this Assignment Due Dates Document at any time during the Semester, if it is deemed in the best interest of the Students.

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Common Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art.
• Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design.
• Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art.
• Critically interpret, evaluate, and contextualize works of art
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture.

Discipline Specific Program Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Write meaningful formal and critical analyses of art works.
• Explain how formal and compositional properties express and convey content.
• Recognize and identify differences in styles and art forms.
• Analyze how art reflects diverse perspectives.

General Education Learning Outcomes:

• Critical Thinking:  Students will gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply information.
• Cultural Awareness:  Students will compare, contrast, and interpret differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices.
• Written, Oral and Visual Communication:  Students will communicate effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.
• Personal Responsibility:  Identifying and applying ethical principles and practices; demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility.
• Interpersonal Skills:  Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.

READING REQUIREMENTS:

Students are required to read the Syllabus and all Supporting Documents, Study Aids, Tutorials, Study Materials, and the Instructions for each Assignment. Also, Students are required to read Chapters 1-13 in the textbook (eBook) and in the SmartBook (McGraw-Hill Connect Access) entitled, Living with Art, 13th Edition, by Mark Getlein.

Major Course Requirements:

1.  Orientation Assignment: (5%) 100-points - Syllabus Quiz with Syllabus Acknowledgment, Student Introductions (Mini Bios), & Connect Videos (4 parts).

2.  SmartBook: (13%) 100-points - Chapters 1-13 (13 total).

3.  Interactives: (21%) 100-points - Even Numbered Chapters (6 total).

4.  Exams: (21%) 100-points - Odd Numbered Chapters, Multiple Choice - Open Book and Untimed (7 total).

5.  The Formal Analysis Assignment: (15%) 100-points.

6.  The Formal Analysis Peer Reflections: (10%) 100-points.

7.  The Photography Project: (15%) 100-points.

*Students are required to read Chapters 1-13 in the textbook (eBook) Living with Art, 13th Edition - these chapters should be read in their entirety and studied for assignments and exams.

*All Assignments must be submitted through Blackboard.

*Assignments cannot be submitted through email.