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ART 10A (HYBRID) FAQS
1. What does hybrid mean?
2. How many hours of studio are required?
3. When is the studio portion?
4. Where is the studio?
5. I’ve never done an online class, how technical do I have to be?
6. I’ve never done an art class before, how artistic do I have to be?
7. When do I have to decide?
8. Is Art 10a hybrid for me?
9. What if I don’t want to take Art 10a Hybrid?
10. How do I get started?
1. What does hybrid mean? In terms of Art10a, hybrid means the lecture portion is online and the studio portion is conducted on campus over 14 Saturdays.
2. How many hours of studio are required? Our schedule provides only 42 hours of guided studio time on Saturdays. That much time and possibly more may be required. It depends on the skill level of the student. Individuals who make use of the class time find it is sufficient. Others who have a hard time getting started often need more time. It is the student’s obligation to complete the course assignment (1000 points worth).Students may work at home; quietly in other ceramic classes; or work outside as weather permits. Working at home has many disadvantages; clay is hard to transport, some projects require special tools, and there is no support if you have questions. Attending class provides instruction in clay technique that may not be obvious from reading the text. The class provides a social element that makes the class more fun. Students with disabilities may make alternate arrangements.
3. When is the studio portion? The studio day for the online class is on Saturday. Class begins promptly 9am – 12:05pm. The room will be open from 8:30am to 1pm, sometimes longer, depending on events and firings. All work is expected to be original work produced in the studio this semester by the student. Collaboration is allowed, as long as the assignment is finished and there is equal participation between the collaborators.
4. Where is the studio? The ceramic studio is on the Gavilan Campus, Art Room #101 on the north side of campus, opposite the theater.
5. I’ve never done an online class, how technical do I have to be? Although computer literacy is a byproduct of this class, it is not a primary objective. If you are willing to learn how to use the computer and how to access the internet to complete your assignments that is fine. If you don’t have the latest equipment or the fastest internet speed, that is okay too. Gavilan's library has excellent computers with fast internet connections. If you use a flash drive you can transfer information and take it home. The burden of acquiring the skills to complete the assignments falls on the student. There are various centers on campus for helping you learn these skills. You are after all in college to improve these skills. If you don’t have the time or the desire to acquire new computing skills or to write, this class isn’t for you. However, for most people with a basic understanding of how the computer and internet works, this class is not too technical. The library offers a short online tutorial on how to use Etudes (the online class software).
6. I’ve never done an art class before, how artistic do I have to be? This is an entry-level class. You are not expected to know how to do any of this. Points are given for good aesthetic choices and achievement, but the majority of the points are based on hard work. Come to class, work, complete projects and you will do fine. That’s about 80% of the grade. Students who are not confident that their work will earn enough points should attempt extra projects and earn a surplus of points. That goes for the writing portion of class too. The point of the class is to experience the creative process through the ceramic process. Come to the first Saturday to decide if you want to do the class.
7. When do I have to decide? You may preview the class on September 8 and then you have to enroll by September 10. You may also enroll earlier decide after September 8 and drop by September 14 (in order to get your money back).
8. Is Art10a hybrid for me? To be successful in this class you must be self-motivated and somewhat independent. You need to come to studio class and to work steadily at home and school to earn enough points. You must have access to the internet. Available at Gavilan's Library and the public library. You must be willing to write (using proper grammar and research techniques – there’s help to accomplish this). You must have time or be willing to find time to complete projects. The studio portion is not so much hard as time consuming and exacting. Ceramics is fun but it can be demanding. It doesn't always work out like you expect. There are many steps to completion; if you rush you may destroy your work. The workload is geared to the time frame of class. If you come to class and are productive, there is enough time to finish your projects. While actual ceramics does not require literacy, this class is a liberal arts course with requirements in reading a text, taking tests, writing essays and a research paper; in addition to making artwork. If this sounds ok, you might check the syllabus.
9. What if I don’t want to take Art10a Hybrid? If you don’t want to do all the reading and writing but you want to work in clay, take Art 10B. It is not necessary to take Art10a in order to take 10b. Art10b counts only as art credit. 10b does not count for cultural diversity units only 10a does. Art10a will transfer to UC/CSU (and just about every where) as both art and cultural diversity credits. If you want to take Art10a as a regular class not as a hybrid class, check the catalog for other sections. There are other sections offered on Mon-Wed in the morning and Tu-Th in the evening.
10. I want to take Art 10a Hybrid, how do I get started?
Step 1: Register. Art10a section (2017). (before September 08)
Step 2: Enroll in the online tutorial at the library. It doesn't take too long,
but it is very helpful if you haven't taken an Etudes Online Class.
When you complete the tutorial or if you have done it before,
go to step 3.
Step 3: Go to KC's homepage (linked from Gavilan' main page) or
go on-line to ILearn. Read the syllabus and Assign. #1.
Work on "Let's Get Acquainted", get text and tools. Available September 1.
Step 4: Attend Saturday class, beginning September 8. Bring your tools.
Click on tools to link to supply list. Class begins at 9 am.
BE PREPARED TO WORK. CLASS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON.