OER university/Planning/OERu 2012 Prototype/Art Appreciation and Techniques/Design blueprint

Metadata summary

 * Level: First Year University - BC Canada
 * Discipline: Visual Arts
 * Notional learning hours: TBD
 * Credits: 3
 * Local credential at your institution: TBD

Intended target audience
Entry is open. This course is intended for learners who wish to explore visual art forms and their cultural connections. Little or no experience in the visual arts is assumed. Learners should be prepared to:


 * Engage and take responsibility as active learners.
 * Think critically
 * Communicate effectively
 * Participate in diverse environments
 * Utilize information literacy skills
 * Demonstrate computer and technology proficiency

Assessments
''NOTE: This is the original structure in the online course and it will require revisions, particularly with the significant instructor role in formative and summative evaluation as well as negotiating extra credit points. Some of the quizzes are self-checked in the original LMS (Angel) and this will need to be reconsidered depending on the LMS used for OERu courses. ''


 * Graded discussion posts in each module. Posts must include responses to other students. Both quantitative and qualitative criteria are used. Marks are given by the instructor.
 * Worksheets requiring small amount of research and explanations on module content. These are marked by the instructor. Each worksheet is worth up to 20 points.
 * Assignments are provided in Modules 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. Some of these assignments are collaborative and some marking includes anonymous peer feedback. Instructor feedback is also provided.
 * Quizzes: there is a series of open-book, open-notes, "open-friend" quizzes throughout the course. These are quick-answer ways for learners to check their comprehension and celebrate their knowledge of course terminology and concepts. All quizzes are graded, and are meant to be a formative account of where you they are in their learning. Each quiz format contains questions with multiple-choice answers, short sentence answers and one essay question. Quizzes are in Modules 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. [NOTE Module numbers out of sync between Saylor course and raw course files.]
 * Self-checks are guides to check all components are complete before assignments are sent in.
 * Final essay: Using the five-step process of description, analysis, context, meaning and judgment, students will write three paragraphs for each of two works of art provided. They will need to do some research for context, and website links to each work are provided to help them get started. This is a summative, graded exercise that gives students the opportunity to apply the issues of form, content and artistic process that they've learned in the course.
 * Extra credit points may be earned by undertaking additional assignments including a museum or gallery visit. Each of the two is worth up to a possible 25 points each. The maximum point value is predetermined by the instructor based on the nature of the work completed.

Assessment Policies: Grades are determined by the quantitative and qualitative scores from content assessments, including finished worksheets, assignments, quizzes and the final essay. Please note; a student can turn in all their content work on time and still receive a “C” grade or below. The course develops observational and critical thinking skills, and the ability to find, present and analyze information is very important. So much of understanding art comes from using these skills. The instructor is looking to the learner to explain their thoughts and ideas in a way that gives the best evidence of learning. There are a total of 1660 points in this course (not including the two extra credit choices).

The instructor grades submitted materials as they are uploaded throughout the week. All submitted materials are posted to the grade book within 48 hours after their deadline. The instructor's feedback on graded materials is posted with the grade and readable only by the individual student. For privacy, replies should be directed through the course email. Worksheets, Discussion Forums and Extra Credit are worth 20 points each. Quizzes are worth a total of 50 points each. Assignments and the Final Essay are worth 100 points each. Final grade will be calculated from the total number of points received out of the total available. The grade scale looks like this:

1660 – 1571 = A 1570 - 1481 = A- 1481 - 1391 = B+ 1390 - 1301 = B 1300 – 1211 = B- 1210 - 1121 = C+ 1120 – 1031 = C 1030 – 941 = C- 940 - 851 = D+ 850 - 761 = D 760 - 671 = D- below 671 = F

Authentication interview: OERu learners may be required to participate in a short telephonic interview with the assessor for authentication purposes.

Credentialing: TBD

Interaction strategies
The course will be provided in an independent-study model with options for individual or group work with other course participants using a forum. Journaling will also be required to provide evidence of learning for portfolio assessment should that avenue be chosen by the student.

Student-content interactions

 * The “Read About It” section contains all reading material, audio and graphic files.
 * Select and discuss in writing various provided art examples.
 * Undertake some simple sketching activities.
 * Describe, analyze and interpret various art examples
 * View and respond to a video

Student-student interactions

 * Collaborative assignments with the use of the forum
 * Responses to other student postings on the forum
 * Collaborative search for art examples online
 * Curate a virtual museum: Create collaborative PowerPoint presentation

Student-support interactions

 * Support services identified from original provider:
 * Help desk link in LMS (tech support)
 * Email link in LMS for instructor course support
 * College support services such as:
 * Advising
 * Financial aid
 * Tutoring
 * Students with disabilities

Learning outcomes / Graduate profile

 * Interpret examples of visual art using a five step critical process: description, analysis, context, meaning and judgment.
 * Identify and describe the elements and principles of art.
 * Utilize analytical skills to connect formal attributes of art with their meaning and expression.
 * Explain in writing the role and effect of the visual arts in societies, history, and other world cultures.
 * Articulate in writing the themes and issues that artists examine in their work.
 * Identify the processes and materials involved in art production.
 * Utilize information to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information about visual art in its various forms.
 * Communicate effectively with others to understand and appreciate the variety of responses art provokes.
 * Participate in diverse learning environments including collaborative group projects and online forums to analyze and evaluate different artistic issues and perspectives.