Faculty

ARTS-1301 Art Appreciation

Sabrina Phillips

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

ARTS-1301-002 (15212)
LEC MW 10:30am - 11:50am HYS HYS1 01213.00

ARTS-1301-026 (29021)
LEC MW 3:00pm - 4:20pm HLC HLC1 2211

ARTS-1301-039 (34104)
LEC MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm HYS HYS1 01213.00

Course Requirements

Art Appreciation is about learning and appreciating many art forms across time and cultures. These could be painting, sculpture, fashion, film, photography, dance, and more! You will look deeply at all kinds of art, leading to class discussions and experiential learning, we appreciate art by thinking and making!

Prerequisites: To succeed in this course, you will need robust and college-level reading, writing, and study skills.

There will be various ways to grade this course. These include:

Attending all classes on time. (Attending allows you to get the best benefit from this class)
Keep up with weekly reading and quizzes (This will help you understand the content of the week)
Participating in classroom discussions (Be present in discussions to show Critical Thinking)
Participating in any group work or art making (Art making allows you to personalize this class)
Completing a Final Project (Showcase your learning throughout the semester)

Readings

This class utilizes the "Living with Art" (Getlein, Donahue-Wallace, 13th textbook, which will be included in tuition.

The readings will occur every week and cover the following week's content. They are about Social Justice Art, Diverse Voices, Ancient art, Graphic Design, and more.

Graded quizzes are embedded in the reading.

Instructional methodology includes slide presentations, class discussions, quizzes, writing assignments, student presentations, group assignments, and Art making.

Course Subjects

The course will go quickly and will cover a lot. During this time, we will focus on various themes designed to make you think about the world around you.

Course subjects are varied and will span various periods, mediums, meanings, and places.

Examples include:

Feminist Art Work

The Avant-Garde

Graphic Design

Painting

Social Justice Art

Sculpture/Architecture

Ritual and Daily Life

Ancient Mediterranean Art

Diverse Voices

Arts of Asia

Street Art

Additionally, we will spend our time making creative responses to what we see, including woodwork, painting, photography, collage, costume making, and more.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to

Identify and describe works of art based on their context, enabling critical thinking.
Interrogate major artistic developments and significant works of art.
Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural contexts.
Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
Explain how formal and compositional properties express and convey content.
Gain insight into diverse perspectives and relate art to YOUR broader life experiences.

AI Policy

The use of generative AI (GAI) is permitted in this course under certain conditions to enhance learning while maintaining academic integrity.
Rationale: GAI is permitted to foster technological fluency and to leverage advanced tools for research, as long as it does not substitute for critical thinking and learning.
Definition of GAI: Generative AI encompasses technologies that create content through learned patterns and data without direct human input.
Usage Permissions: Permitted: GAI can be used for initial research, idea generation, and learning coding practices. It is not to be used for final submissions unless explicitly cited and discussed.
Resources: Guidance on the ethical and effective use of GAI will be provided through designated course materials and office hours.
Assessment: Contributions of GAI must be clearly cited and will be assessed on the student’s ability to critically analyze and integrate the AI-generated content.
Penalties: Misuse of GAI, including a failure to cite, will be considered a breach of academic integrity, with consequences including a failing grade for the assignment and academic review.
Exceptions: Should the technology be required as an accommodation, exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.