California University of Pennsylvania
Guidelines for New Course Proposals
University Course Syllabus
Department of Art & Languages
UCC Approval date: 4/24/2017
A. Protocol
Course Name: Introduction to New & Emerging Art Media.
Course Number: Art 112
Credits: 3 credits
Prerequisites: None
Maximum Class Size (face-to-face): 35
Maximum Class Size (online): N/A
B. Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
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discuss new and emerging art media
explain the timeline of emerging art media from the late 19 th c to the present
identify and discuss themes relevant to emerging art media
do group presentations pertaining to new and emerging art media
compare and contrast the presentation and the preservation of art made by new and
emerging media

C. Catalog Description:
Many traditional mediums are offered in art. This course introduces the student to new and emerging art
media from the late 19th century to the present dealing with themes such as collaboration, identity,
appropriation, open sourcing, telepresence, surveillance, corporate parody, intervention and hacktivism, and
social justice. These new art forms include digital painting, projection, animation, virtual art, interactive art,
video games, 3D printing, and biotechnology.
D. Outline of the Course:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Weeks 3 & 4:
Weeks 5 & 6:
Weeks 7 & 8:
Weeks 9 &10:
Weeks 11 & 12:
Weeks 13&14:
Week 15:

History of new and emerging art media
Themes of emerging art media
Overview of Digital Painting
Overview of Digital Projection
Overview of Animation and Virtual Art
Overview of Interactive Art & Video Games
Overview of 3D Printing
Overview of Biotechnology
Presentation and Preservation of Art: Sustainability

E. Teaching Methodology:
1) Traditional Classroom Methodology
Class Lectures
Class Discussions
Class Projects
Individual/Group Activities
2) Online Methodology

N/A
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Text (Suggested)
World of Digital Art by Christiane Paul.

G. Assessment Activities:
1) Traditional Classroom Assessment
Exams and Quizzes
Short Papers
Discussions and Participation
Presentations/Projects
2) Online Assessment
N/A
H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
OSD
Revised June 2015
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations. Students
requesting approval for reasonable accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities
(OSD). Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and
requesting accommodations in a timely manner.
Students will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting accommodations that
involve the faculty.
Contact Information:
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Location:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Web Site:

Carter Hall - G-35
(724) 938-5781
(724) 938-4599
osdmail@calu.edu
http://www.calu.edu/osd

Title IX Syllabus Addendum

California University of Pennsylvania
Reporting Obligations of Faculty Members under Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.

California University of Pennsylvania and its faculty are committed to assuring a safe and productive educational
environment for all students. In order to meet this commitment and to comply with the Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and guidance from the Office of Civil Rights, the University requires faculty members to
report incidents of sexual violence shared by students to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. John A.
Burnett, Special Assistant to the President for EEEO, Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, Burnett@calu.edu,
724-938-4014. The only exceptions to the faculty member’s reporting obligation are when incidents of sexual
violence are communicated by a student during a classroom discussion, in a writing assignment for a class, or as
part of a University-approved research project. Faculty members are obligated to report sexual violence or any
other abuse of a student who was, or is, a child (person under 18 years of age) when the abuse allegedly occurred
to the person designated in the University protection of minors policy.

The University’s information regarding the reporting of sexual violence and the resources that are available to
victims of sexual violence is set forth at:
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Office of Social Equity, South Hall 112, 724-938-4014
o Social Equity Home Page
www.calu.edu/SocialEquity
o Social Equity Policies
www.calu.edu/SEpolicies
o Social Equity Complaint Form
www.calu.edu/SEcomplaint
Counseling Center, Carter Hall G53, 724-938-4056
End Violence Center, Carter Hall G94, 724-938-5707
Student Affairs, Natali Student Center 311, 724-938-4439
Wellness Center, Carter Hall G53, 724-938-4232
Women’s Center, Natali Student Center 117, 724-938-5857
Threat Response Assessment and Intervention Team (T.R.A.I.T.) & Dept. of Public Safety &
University Police, Pollock Maintenance Building, 724-938-4299
o EMERGENCY: From any on-campus phone & Dial H-E-L-P or go to any public pay phone
& Dial *1. (*Identify the situation as an emergency and an officer will be dispatched
immediately.)

Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTSaOTh3Hz0
Android Jones site: http://androidjones.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk7zVveJSaM (Android Jones Interview)
A companion to Digital Art. Christiane Paul. Boston: Wiley Blackwell, 2016.

Additional Information for Course Proposals
K. Proposed Instructors:
Any art instructor with emerging digital art media experience and knowledge.
L. Rationale for the Course:
This is an overview to new and emerging art forms that broadens students’ art perspectives and career paths
in an increasingly digitalized society and culture.
M. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed:
No specialized equipment or supplies needed.
N. Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1) Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain)
No additional human resources except for guest lecturers.
2) Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain)
No, the course does not require additional physical resources.
3) Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain)

No, the course does not change the requirements in any particular major.
4) Does the course replace an existing course in your program? (If so, list the course)
No, the course does not replace an existing course in our program.
5) How often will the course be taught?
Once a year as needed.
6) Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the possibility exists,
indicate course discipline, number, and name)
No, the course does not duplicate an existing course in another Department or College.
O. If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another discipline, you must
request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that discipline.
N/A
P. Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General Education.
The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course proposal before consideration by
the UCC.
Yes, the course is being considered as a menu course for General Education.

Q. Approval Form
Provide the Approval Form (Signature Page) with the signatures of your department
Chair AND college Dean (electronically).