Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Art Appreciation
ART100
Prerequisites: None.
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: None.
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.

An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
 

Instructor:
 Jan Frederick
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
jfrederick@nwscc.edu
Phone:
 256-331-5494 or 6294
Fax:
  
Course Description:
 
This course is is designed to help the student find personal meaning in works of art and develop a better understanding of the nature and validity of art. Emphasis is on the diversity of form and content in original art work.  Upon completion, students should understand the fundamentals of art, the materials used and have a basic overview of the history of art.
 
Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take four exams during the semester.  Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students must come to campus to take four exams.  A test proctor may be used in special circumstances.
 
An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course study guide is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbook: Understanding Art, 7th Edition., Rathus-Fichner, Lois
 
Recommended Supplies:  None
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Jan Frederick, the course instructor, at 256-331-5494 or 6294 or jfrederick@nwscc.edu.

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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