Art Foundations

ART-1015-LHY1A | 3 credits | Summer 2014

Professor: Ms. Kelly Glentz Brush



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Course Description
This course is an introduction to the expressive and aesthetic aspects of art. The process
of creating original works of art, composition, color and understanding art from an
artist's point of view will be emphasized.

Course Outcomes
Students will demonstrate aesthetic appreciation for and understanding of fine arts as
creative media for human expression.
o Creativity and Concept: Create and evaluate art that communicates an original idea and
solve a central problem that the art form poses.
o Use of Medium: Demonstrate the ability to technically use a specific art medium.
o Craft / Presentation: Demonstrate the craft necessary to present an art form to its
intended audience effectively.
o Context: Demonstrate an awareness of a specific medium within a current context.

Class Meetings
o There is one class meeting on campus is on Friday, May 30 from Noon to 2:00 pm in
Harvey 132.
o Weekly deadlines are at midnight on Thursdays (the evening between Thursday and
Friday). Those deadlines are: June 5, 12, 19, 26, and July 3.

Deadlines
This is a six-week intensive course. It is imperative that you meet deadlines. Late work is
not accepted and will result in a zero for the assignment. Contact me 24-hours in
advance to request any extension of deadlines. Deadlines will not be extended if I have
not heard from you directly (not from other people) by phone or email prior to missing
class.

Assessment
There are 1,250 points possible for this course. This total may be subject to change.
Students will receive feedback on the lessons each week. A mid-term grade will be given
at the 3-week mark. Semester grades are determined on this scale: 94-100% A, 90-93%
A-, 87-89% B+, 83-86% B, 80-82% B-, 77-79% C+, 73-76% C, 70-72% C-, 60-69% D, 0-
59% F.

o 9 lessons and descriptions x 100 points = 900 points
o 1 final piece and in-depth description = 150 points
o Set up of blog = 25 points
o 5 weekly discussions x 15 = 75 points
o 4 weekly feedback comments for others x 20 = 80 points
o 1 artist's book = 20 points



Art Foundations
ART-1015-LHY1A | 3 credits | Summer 2014
Professor: Ms. Kelly Glentz Brush



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Textbook & Supplies
o Creating Art at the Speed of Life, by Pam Carriker, ISBN: 978-1-59668-876-6
o Art Supply Kit, on loan from Visual Arts Department
o Some art supplies and household items as needed based on your ideas
o Access to high-speed internet
Access to a digital camera, scanner or computer camera

Course Outline:
Week 1: Class on Campus: May 30, Noon to 2:00pm, Harvey 132, Lyndon State College
Course introduction, expectations and purpose. Assignment details and supplies.
Set-up the artist's book.


Reading
Due
Assignments Due
Week
2
June 5

Chapter 1 -
Exploring the
Element of
Color
Read Chapter 1. Complete 2 lessons in Chapter 1. Set up
your Weebly Blog. Post your lessons to the blog with
descriptions of the artwork. Participate in discussion topics on
the lyndonartfoundation.weebly.com blog.
Week
3
June 12

Chapter 2 -
Exploring the
Element of
Texture
Read Chapter 2. Complete 2 lessons in Chapter 2. Post
your lessons to the blog with descriptions of the artwork.
Provide constructive feedback to five students on artwork
from Chapter 1. Participate in discussion topics on the class
blog.
Week
4
June 19
Chapters 3 & 4-
Shape and
Visual
Perspective

Read Chapters 3 & 4. Complete 1 lesson in Chapter 3 and 1
lesson in Chapter 4. Post your lessons to the blog with
descriptions of the artwork. Provide constructive feedback to
five students on artwork from Chapter 2. Participate in
discussion topics on the class blog.
Week
5
June 26
Chapters 5 & 6
Form and Line
Read Chapters 5 & 6. Complete 1 lesson in Chapter 5 and 1
lesson in Chapter 6. Post your lessons to the blog with
descriptions of the artwork. Provide constructive feedback to
five students on artwork from Chapters 3 & 4. Participate in
discussion topics on the class blog.
Week
6
July 3
Chapter 7 &
Value and Final
Piece
Read Chapter 7. Complete 1 lesson in Chapter 7. Create a
final piece based on what you have learned. Post your lesson
with descriptions of the artwork. Post the final piece to the
blog with descriptions of the artwork and a short essay that
identifies the concept, medium, and how you have utilized
color, texture, perspective, space, form, line and/or value in
the piece. Post photographs of your completed artist's book.
Participate in discussion topics on the class blog.



Art Foundations
ART-1015-LHY1A | 3 credits | Summer 2014
Professor: Ms. Kelly Glentz Brush



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Originality
Original artwork, designs, and presentations are expected from all course participants.
Plagiarism of images (photographs, illustrations, graphics) and copy (text) is not allowed. In the
event of a violation, the instructor will refer to Lyndon's Academic Honesty Policy as published
in the course catalog to determine procedures and consequences for the student.

Portfolio Use
By submitting artwork to the instructor, you are granting permission for the artwork to be
shown to future students, displayed for prospective students, posted on the Visual Arts
department website, and posted in the instructors online portfolio of student work. If you do
not wish to grant these permissions, notify the instructor by email within one week of the first
class.

Code of Conduct
All participants in this course regarded with equality. Differences in race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability are respected and
appreciated.

Academic Support
Lyndon is committed to providing a broad spectrum of accommodations for students with
documented disabilities. For further information, students may contact the Learning Specialist,
Mary Etter, in the Academic Support Center, by calling (802) 626-6210 or emailing
mary.etter@lyndonstate.edu.

Faculty Information
My office hours for Summer 2014 are by appointment. Phone or videoconferences can be
arranged- provide your phone number and I will call you at a specified time. My office number is
(802) 626-6231 and my email address is kelly.glentzbrush@lyndonstate.edu.