Course Syllabus

Syllabus  Art Appreciation

Mizzou Academy

Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou Academy's global student body.

Course Overview

What is art? In this course, students explore that question by examining how art is made, how it is experienced, and why it matters. Students will learn to look closely, think critically, and respond thoughtfully to a wide range of artworks. They will study the elements of art and the principles of design, understand the creative process behind making art, and develop skills to analyze visual works with confidence.

As the course progresses, students will explore how art connects to identity, meaning, and change through key moments in art history. They will also investigate how art is presented in galleries, museums, and public spaces before looking ahead to the future of art, including new digital tools and career paths in the art world.

Students do not need to like every artwork they encounter, but they will learn how to appreciate it. This course emphasizes understanding, not personal taste, and encourages curiosity, empathy, and open-minded thinking.

Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment. To assist you with the timely tracking of your assignments, we are offering you the following pacing guide:

Art Appreciation Pacing Guide

 

Required Materials

TEXTBOOK

There is no textbook required for this course. 

 

MATERIALS

Although this course is not focused on teaching specific artistic techniques, students will occasionally be asked to engage in hands-on creative activities to better understand key concepts. Some assignments and projects will require participation in the artistic process. For this reason, students should have basic art supplies available for use throughout the course.

Recommended supplies include plain white paper or a sketch pad, colored pencils, watercolors, markers, crayons, a regular graphite pencil, and an eraser.

 

† Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection.

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:

Points Distribution
Source Available Points
Lesson Assignments 250
Lesson Quizzes 150
Midterm Exam 300
Final Exam 300
Total 1,000

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.