Course Syllabus & Policy Statement

IDS 101
Missouri Fine Arts Academy

The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is an intensive two-week interdisciplinary arts program for selected Missouri high school juniors and seniors consisting of classes and co-curricular activities in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. Its design satisfies specific fine arts knowledge standards, appeals to a variety of learning styles, and provides a forum for collaborative learning.

Purpose

The purpose of the Academy is to motivate and challenge students to explore, create, and present new artworks; to think creatively in posing and solving problems; to participate in an exchange where concept, process, and product are balanced; and to invite artistic risk-taking behavior in an environment in which the powers of thought are respected and critiqued.

Course Objectives

Students will:

  1. Participate actively in discussions of the principles and techniques of artistic disciplines and analyze the motivation, process, and product in art works.

  2. Create and present discipline-specific and interdisciplinary artworks to demonstrate comprehension of artistic principles, techniques, and relationships.

  3. Create and refine an Individual Process Piece to demonstrate an understanding of the artistic process and self-analysis.

  4. Work individually and in groups to create and present original discipline-specific and interdisciplinary works that demonstrate a synthesis of ideas and creative use of resources.

  5. Using specific criteria, participate actively in critical and analytical discussion of artworks.

Grading Policy

The grade for the class will be based on the student's achievement of the course objectives. The Academy director and faculty will provide explicit expectations and frequent feedback on students' work.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to be on time and stay for the duration of all classes and co-curricular activities of the Academy. Accommodations may be made for Academy-sanctioned activities, personal illness, family emergency, or other compelling circumstances. Students must consult with the director before being absent from the Academy. Students who miss a class or classes must meet with appropriate faculty outside of class time, preferably before students' return to class, so as not to disrupt progression of the class.

Textbooks, tests, term paper, final examination

No textbooks are required for the Academy; generally, all instructional materials will be provided for all classes. No tests or final examination is given however students are required to participate in the Final Presentation and the Individual Process Piece.

Dropping the Class

It is your responsibility to understand the university's procedure for dropping a class. If you withdraw or are dismissed from the Academy but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade. For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the university, contact the Office of the Registrar at 417-836-5520.

Cell Phone Policy

For information on the use of cell phones, please consult the Student Handbook.

Academic Integrity Statement

Missouri State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated persons who accept the responsibility to practice personal and academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following the university's student honor code — Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in this policy.

G1.05 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Disability Accommodation Statement

To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Director of Disability Resource Center, Meyer Library, Suite 111, 417-836-4192 or 417-836-6792 (TTY). Students are required to provide documentation of disability to the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations. The Disability Resource Center refers some types of accommodation requests to the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, which also provides diagnostic testing for learning and psychological disabilities. For information about testing, contact the Director of the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, 417-836-4787.

Emergency Response Statement

Students who require assistance during an emergency evacuation must discuss their needs with MFAA Director Ray Castrey and Disability Services. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with the Academy director as soon as possible. For additional information students should contact the Office of Disability Services, 417-836-4192 (PSU 405), or David Hall, Director University Safety at 417-836-8870. For further information on Missouri State University's Emergency Action Plans, please refer to University Safety.