Syllabus
Art Education 1600 Art Education 1600 Autumn 2014, Richardson Art and Music Since 1945 AU 2014 | Tues. and Thurs, 9:35 – 10:55 or 12:45 – 2:05 | Founders 1144 The Ohio State University - Newark Instructor: Dr. Jack Richardson Office Hours: Wednesday 12:00-2:00 and by appointment Office: 241 Warner Center Office ext. 69167 Mailbox: Founders Hall, Room 156A E-Mail:
[email protected] Course fulfills Arts and Humanities: Visual and Performing Arts GE requirement GE Goals: Students evaluate significant works of art in order to develop capacities for aesthetic and historical response and judgment; interpretation and evaluation; critical listening, reading, seeing, thinking, and writing; and experiencing the arts and reflecting on that experience. GE Expected Learning Outcomes: 1. Students analyze, appreciate, and interpret significant works of art. 2. Students engage in informed observation and/or active participation in a discipline within the visual, spatial, and performing arts. Course Description AE 1600 is a survey of art and music since 1945. Art and music in the 20th century have responded to and reflected many of the social and cultural issues of the time. This course will examine art and music within the social and cultural context of North America during the last 60 years. We will focus primarily on U.S. artists or artists from other countries that have contributed to the arts in the United States. Some material presented in the class may be perceived by some as sexually explicit, religiously blasphemous, or politically controversial. Inclusion of this material contributes to the understanding of the directions that art and music have taken since 1945 and is intended to give as complete a view of the cultural landscape as possible. Course Objectives Students will: 1. Learn about the historical, social, cultural, and political components of contemporary art and music from 1945 to the present through: a. Lectures/presentations b. Class discussions/activities c. Assigned readings d. Written assignments and presentations
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2. Critically examine the arts through the course materials and their own experiences 3. Critically examine the relationships between visual art and music. 4. Apply information in readings and lectures to contemporary trends in the arts and music. 5. Develop an understanding of the relationships between social, political, historical and cultural issues and events and the music and art produced during that period. 6. Learn to critically evaluate contemporary art forms. Required Texts Books (available at the bookstore): § Rockin’ in Time (6th or 7th edition) by David Szatmary § Additional required reading materials will ALL be available on Carmen
§ COURSE WEBSITE - https://flowboard.com/s/dv0/Art-Ed-1600/e Course Themes Art and music in the 20th century have responded to and reflected contemporary social and cultural trends and issues. This course will examine art and music within the social and cultural context of North America. The course content will be explored in relation to the following themes: The Body: How does the body in art convey meaning? What role does the body play in the reception of music? We will explore the role that the body has played in the development and reception of art and music during the 20th century. Politics/Identity: Who am I? Who are we? Can art effectively address and present cultural conflicts and debates? As art and Rock and Roll often exist outside of mainstream culture, it often assumes a political perspective and voice. We will explore the political aspects of artistic work that seeks to address and critique social and cultural issues in contemporary North American culture. Place: What is a place beyond a point on a map? How do artists and musicians engage place in their work? For centuries artists have been responding to ideas of place in their artwork. Some try to capture a feeling of a place that they remember, others try to convey the social, cultural, or emotional qualities of a particular type of place. We will explore artists have begun to address the natural environment with a focus on ecology and preservation and the awkward relationship between nature and human use and misuse of our environment. Important Student Responsibilities & Course Policies 1. Attendance: Since material presented in class the will supplement the texts, regular and timely attendance is required. All absences require an email to the instructor explaining the reason for the absence, preferably before the class meeting. In order for an absence to be excused, a student must provide appropriate 3
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documentation (i.e., a medical excuse from your doctor) and/or have the instructor’s approval (i.e., family emergencies, funerals). For each unexcused absence after one, students will lose 5 points from their final grade total. Multiple absences, whether or not they are excused, can also affect a student’s final grade. A student can fail this course due to poor attendance. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss unavoidable extended periods of absence with the instructor. Three (3) incidents of unexcused tardiness and/or leaving class early equals one unexcused absence. 2. Class Participation: Active participation in classroom activities and discussions is a course requirement and will be assessed for the final course grade. Class participation is evaluated daily. Therefore, excessive absences and highly inconsistent participation will impact class participation grades negatively. Quality participation includes consistent attendance, preparation for class, asking questions and offering relevant comments, taking notes, actively engaging in classroom discussions and other activities, and working constructively in large and small groups. 3. Guidelines for Class Discussions: Students are expected to participate in discussions, offer personal observations, and share personal opinions about the readings and other course material. Students are expected to use appropriate courtesy and language within all course discussion. Beliefs and worldviews divergent from yours may be shared. Respect for those differences is to be maintained within the classroom. 4. Email: Email is used as a means of communicating with students throughout the course. Email is sent to your name.##@osu.edu email account. It is the student’s responsibility to forward emails to an account that he/she checks regularly. Course Assignments: 5. Carmen: Other than the text, all course material is posted on the Carmen website including assignments and course lectures. All written student work will be submitted to Carmen in the corresponding assignment folder in the “Dropbox” section. 6. Late Assignments: A 10% reduction of the point total well be assessed for each weekday an assignment is turned in late following the original due date. 7. Returning Graded Assignments: Papers will be returned within two weeks after they are submitted. Papers will be returned through Carmen. 8. Plagiarism: Copying/claiming someone else’s words, ideas, or works (i.e. essays, term papers, in part or in full) as your own is considered plagiarism. A proper reference style must be used when using other’s words or ideas. Turning in a paper that has already been turned into another class for a grade is considered plagiarism.
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Suspected cases of plagiarism will be reported immediately to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. The Committee regards academic misconduct as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that range from probation to expulsion. If in doubt, credit your source. Please consult the course instructor, if you have questions about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration. 9. Students with Special Needs: If you need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, you should contact me to arrange an appointment as soon as possible. At the appointment we can discuss the course format, anticipate your needs and explore potential accommodations. I rely on the Office for Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies. If you have not previously contacted the Office of Disability Services, I encourage you to do so. Coursework This course includes: - 3 quizzes (These will include material from class presentations and the texts) - 2 essays (2-3 pages) - Final group video project/presentation and individual paper § Final Paper (4-5 pages) The final paper is a component of your final group project All assignments will be presented in detail with assignment sheets posted on Carmen Paper #1 – “Music Time Capsule” – A short essay analyzing/interpreting a song that you believe represents your generation. Paper #2 – Art in my Pocket – A “journal” essay in which you will reflect on your experience of carrying an image of an artwork in your pocket (or wherever) with you every day for 1 week. Group Video Project, presentation and Final Paper (For the final project, you will be working in groups of 3-4 students) Final Project (groups of 4-5 students): Your final project will be creating a music video integrating the work of a selected visual artist and a specific song that you will select. Final Presentation (5-10 minutes): Each group will present their final project by showing their video in class and explaining/discussing its content. Final Individual Paper: Each individual in the group will submit a final paper (3-4 pages) explaining how the visual artist you choose relates to the final video. Evaluation Assessment Criteria for Writing Assignments: Assignments in this course are evaluated using the following criteria: 1. Does the paper respond to the all of the criteria outlined in the assignment? 5
Art Education 1600 Autumn 2014, Richardson 2. Does the paper effectively incorporate material from the course to support and explain ideas? 3. Does the paper use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation? 4. Does the paper present ideas with clear and effective word use, sentence structure, and development of ideas? The final project will be assessed on the following: 1. Does the project explore the ideas with originality and depth? 2. Does the project present a clear and thoughtful explanation of the ideas? 3. Overall quality: Does the video work technically and do the visual and musical elements correspond to the ideas the group is exploring? 4. Individual evaluation: Did each individual contribute equally in quality and time to the project? Grade Distribution Assignment Paper #1 Music Time Capsule Paper #2 Carry an Artwork Quiz #1 Quiz #2 Quiz #3 Group Video Project/Presentation Paper #3 – Individual Final Paper Class Participation
Points 25 25 20 20 20 40 (30 project/10 pres.) 40 10
TOTAL
200
Grading Scale Total of all Assignments = 200 points Final course grade = Number of points earned / 200 points
B+ 174-179 (87%89%) C+ 154-159 (77%79%) D+ 134-139 (67%69%)
A 186-200 (93%100%) B 166-173 (83%-86%)
A-
180-185 (90%-92%)
B-
160-165 (80%-82%)
C
146-153 (73%-76%)
C-
140-145 (70%-72%)
D
126-133 (63%-66%)
E
0-124 (below 62%)
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