This course introduces students to the important principles, styles, forms and aesthetics of world art. Students will learn by studying, analyzing and writing about examples of art presented. This course is intended for students wishing to fulfill the MSJC Humanities General Education Requirement as well as for students in Art or Multimedia. In addition, this course provides a general overview for the student who has an interest in the context and history of art and culture.

This is a 3-unit UC/CSU course.

Frank, Patrick. Prebles’ Artforms. Eighth edtion. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008.

Good attendance is essential to your success!  While you will not be graded directly on your attendance, numerous absences are sure to negatively affect your grade.

The deadline to add this course is February 6.  If you wish to drop this course, it is your responsibility to submit a drop card to the Admissions Office by February 12 without a grade of “W,” or by May 1 with record.

Please DO NOT use cell phones and other electronic devices (for text messaging, music listening, etc.) during class.  If you receive an emergency message during class, please leave the classroom and return when you can commit your attention to class discussion.

Mt. San Jacinto College abides by the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits federal and state agencies or programs from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. Students in this course who have a documented disability, that limits a major life activity which may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations should meet with a counselor in Disabled Student Services and Program as soon as possible.

There are 400 points possible in this class.  Sixty percent of your grade will be based on four class projects, 15% on the midterm exam, 23% from the final exam, and 5% through class participation.

Students are required to complete four class projects.  The “What is art?” and the “Compare and Contrast” projects are each worth 40 points.  For the third class project, students may choose to create a work of art or to give a class presentation on a relevant topic for a maximum of 80 points.  Students wishing to give presentations must make prior arrangements with the instructor.  For the final class project, worth 80 points, students may choose to go to a museum during the semester and write an exhibition review or to write a research paper on a relevant topic.  Exhibition Reviews and Research Papers must be at least four pages and follow MLA guidelines for citing sources.  Additional instructions on each of the class projects will be given during the semester.

Students are required to create one page for the class book, worth a maximum of 20 points.  Up to two additional pages may be submitted, each worth 20 points extra credit.

Students should identify a work of art that interests them and report that choice to the instructor in class or via email. On the "Class Book" page (found in the "Projects" section) the instructor will list the artworks that each student has claimed. 

A scan or copy of the artwork being discussed should be included on the page.  With as much creativity as possible, the page should be filled with interesting facts and information about the artwork, the artist and the time period in which it was made.  Remember to have fun and to include information that makes the artwork interesting to you!

An example page can be found on the "Class Book" page.

The midterm and final exam will consist of slide i.d.s, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, matching and short answer essay questions.  Both tests will be worth 60 points.

You may NOT use notes while taking the exams.

Exams may NOT be made up.  If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from taking an exam, please discuss your options with the instructor BEFORE the exam takes place.

Students may earn up to 20 points for active participation in class and commitment to learning.

Extra credit opportunities may be announced during class.  However, students are limited to earning a maximum of 40 extra credit points during the semester.

You may turn one assignment in late by one class day.  The late assignment will not be marked down, however any assignments turned in more than one class late, or in addition to the one accepted assignment, will NOT receive credit.

Please DO NOT complete assignments in class.  Assignments should be turned in at the beginning of class.  Any work done during class will NOT be given credit.

All course work (excluding the final exam) must be turned in by the last day of class.  NO ASSiGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE LAST LECTURE.

* All assignments are due on the Monday of the week listed