HUMANITIES – Art History
Fall, 2011 – Spring, 2012
Instructor: Mrs. Logan, G-103
WHAT ARE THE HUMANITIES?
The term "humanities" is very broad. It includes the study of such things as literature, history, religion, philosophy, ethics, languages, art, music, dance, and theater. The huMANities study the creative accomplishments of MAN. They are concerned with human values, beliefs, emotions, and the way in which those things are expressed in human creations. When you study humanities, you are studying yourself. This part of your humanities class concentrates on visual art.
CLASS OBJECTIVES:
l) develop a vocabulary for understanding and discussing art
2) identify particular works of art as to title, artist, and time period
3) describe the stylistic characteristics of time periods
4) describe the stylistic characteristics and significance of given artists
5) relate style to historical context
6) see and describe the elements of an art work (line, shape, color, texture)
7) analyze the design of an art work
(repetition, focal point, balance, space, dark & light)
8) develop an appreciation for achievement in the visual arts
9) develop a desire to TRAVEL!!
TEXTBOOKS: Gene Mittler, Art in Focus
YOU WILL NEED: 1) folder – NOT A SPIRAL
2) dividers
3) notebook paper
NOTEBOOKS:
You will be required to keep a SEPARATE notebook for Humanities.
You will need 3 dividers as follows: 1) Handouts, 2) Notes, 3) Assignments
You need to keep all your notes and work IN ORDER.
There will be several notebook grades including a final notebook grade.
TAKING NOTES:
For each day's class notes, you will need to start a new sheet of paper.
The date will be written each day in the upper right corner.
Your notes will be graded each day then returned to you to put in your notebook.
I take off for not following directions and for “personal decorations”.
TEACHER WEBSITE: Refer to this website for test study and make-up notes.
http://www.quia.com/pages/broncoz/logan
GRADING:
Your grade will be based on the following:
4 exams, notes & notebook grades, daily assignments
Grading scale is as follows:
90% = A, 80% = B, 70% = C, 60% = D, Below 60% = F
Your % grade for visual art will then be averaged with your % grade
for music to determine your semester grade.
END TERM testing in Humanities is based on 9 weeks material (art or music).
SEMESTER TEST EXEMPTIONS DO NOT APPLY.
I do not give bonus to individual students.
LATE WORK: Assignments are due at the BEGINNING of class. After that, they are considered
late. Late assignments may be turned in one day late for one-half credit.
After that, no credit.
IF YOU ARE ABSENT:
YOU ARE STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MATERIAL.
If you miss notes, borrow them from another student.
If you miss several days in a row, use the website for make-up notes.
Time given corresponds to time length of time absent.
(1 day absent = 1 day to make up work missed)
This is school policy.
CHEATING: Any evidence of cheating or academic dishonesty will result in a "zero" for
the assignment. In cases of loaning assignments, both parties will receive a zero.
Cheating compromises your grade and your character. It is not worth it!!
CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
You are expected to follow appropriate rules of conduct as set out in the Mustang
Student Handbook. Inappropriate conduct will be written up for detention and in some cases
referred to the principal.
NOTE SPECIAL CLASS RULE – YOU ARE TO REMAIN IN YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT
UNTIL THE BELL RINGS. THERE IS NO STANDING AT THE DOOR!
TARDIES:
Automatic detention is given for tardies. 3 times =2 hours detention,
6 tardies = 3hrs detention, 9 tardies = referral to principal
Note: You are tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.
CELL PHONES & I-PODS:
These devices are not to be used, heard or seen during class. This is an automatic
“office referral”.
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