Hill College
112 Lamar Drive
Hillsboro, TX 76645
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Prefix and Number
ARTS 1303
Section:
Semester:
Course Title
ART HISTORY I
Instructor:
Contact: Phone:
E-mail:
Catalog Description:
ARTS 1303
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric
times to the 14th century.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Semester Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: none
Introduction and Purpose:
This course is meant to introduce both art majors and non art majors to the basic concepts and
vocabulary in art and show how art plays a role in culture and history. Architecture, sculpture,
painting, and other visual arts from the prehistoric era to the Renaissance.. The
relationship of art to religion, economic, political, social, and other culture patterns.
Instructional Materials:
Textbooks: Janson’s Basic History of Western Art, Davies, et al, 8th edition + online code (which
comes with new textbook)
Supplies: Note taking materials
Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard
categories and terminology.
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from prehistoric times to
the 14th century.
3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and
chronological contexts.
4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
Description of Institutional Core Objectives (ICO’s)
Given the rapid evolution of necessary knowledge and skills and the need to take into account
global, national, state, and local cultures, the core curriculum must ensure that students will
develop the essential knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college, in a career, in
their communities, and in life. Therefore, with the assistance of the Undergraduate Education
Advisory Committee, the Coordinating Board approved a 42-semester credit hour core
curriculum for all undergraduate students in Texas, including a statement of purpose, six core
objectives, and common component areas.
Statement of Purpose
Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge of human
cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social
responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are
essential for all learning. Hill College faculty periodically evaluates the objectives included in
the Foundational Component Area of Creative Arts.
Core Objective
College SLO
Critical Thinking
Skills
CT1: Generate
and
communicate
ideas by
combining,
changing or
reapplying
existing
information
Communication
Skills
CS1: Develop,
interpret, and
express ideas
through written
communication
Course SLO
General Learning
Activities
Students should Example: students are
demonstrate the given a scenario in
ability to use
which they must propose
critical thinking a public sculpture to be
skills.
created for the college.
Students must decide a
method by which to
arrive at a subject matter,
material choice, artist,
etc. Visual examples are
shown in class, and
students are asked to
bring in more themselves
to help complete this
assignment.
Students are
Students are encouraged
asked to write to write a rough draft and
a concise
then refine ideas with
analytical essay suggestions from the
on a work of
instructor
art.
Assessment
Students create
PowerPoint or
project notebook to
show their proposed
project. Projects are
graded on a rubric of
several topics
including knowledge
of subject matter and
materials and
sculptors,
appropriateness to a
college setting, etc.
Instructor offers
feedback during the
writing process and
assesses project
grade by how well
students were able to
analyze their chosen
topic using tools and
vocabulary learned
in class.
Communication
Skills
CS2: Develop,
interpret, and
express ideas
through oral
communication
Demonstrate
knowledge of
basic art
vocabulary and
terms.
Communication
Skills
CS3: Develop,
interpret, and
express ideas
through visual
communication
Students should
demonstrate the
ability to use
critical thinking
skills.
Teamwork
TW1: Integrate
different
viewpoints as a
member of a
team
Students should
demonstrate art
methods,
materials and
procedures.
Social
Responsibility
SR1:
Demonstrate
intercultural
competence
Students should
be able to
discuss how art
plays a role in
everyday life.
Students are introduced
to these terms through a
variety of methods-lectures, reading,
PowerPoint presentations
and videos. In-class
discussions follow each
learning experience;
Students will
communicate
information on
researched topics (for
example, color theory) in
oral presentations.
Example: students are
given a scenario in
which they must propose
a public sculpture to be
created for the college.
Students must decide a
method by which to
arrive at a subject matter,
material choice, artist,
etc. Visual examples are
shown in class, and
students are asked to
bring in more themselves
to help complete this
assignment.
Students create a group
PowerPoint presentation
about a particular
medium (For Example:
tattoos). Student must
decide what to include,
research attitudes toward
their chosen subject and
arrive at a group
consensus.
Discussions, worksheets,
and reading engages the
class in exploring the
different ways we
express ourselves
through visual art. We
look at different cultures
within the classroom for
this these discussions as
well as read about
different cultures' use of
art in daily life.
Embedded
assessment questions
about these terms are
asked on the final
exam
Students create
PowerPoint or
project notebook to
show their proposed
project. Projects are
graded on a rubric of
several topics
including knowledge
of subject matter and
materials and
sculptors,
appropriateness to a
college setting, etc.
Students and
instructor grade
participation and
organization of each
team member
These areas are
graded on both
participation as well
as included in essay
questions on Test I
The students' success in completing these objectives will be measured using a set of
examinations and assignments described, in detail under the section of this syllabus headed
“Methods of Evaluation.”
An Annual Assessment Plan will be implemented each year to review course.
Methods of Instruction:
This course will be taught face-to-face and by various distance learning delivery methods.
Lecture, class discussion, and museum field trips will all be used in this course. Audio-visual
materials and computer-based technology will be used when appropriate.
Methods of Evaluation:
The students' success in completing the core objectives within the Foundational Component
Area of Creative Arts will be measured using rubric, exam, or embedded assessment activity.
Grades in this course will be based on the following evaluative criteria:
Exams will be given during the semester. The average of these exams will make up 75% of the
students grades. The comprehensive final exam will count 25%.
Letter grades for the course will be based on the following percentages:
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
Course Outline:
Class policies:
Regular attendance at all class meetings is expected. Disruptions in class will not be tolerated.
Topic Outline:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Introduction
Chapter I Prehistoric Art (Read and answer study questions)
Chapter 2 Ancient Near Eastern Art (Read and answer study questions)
Chapter 3 Egyptian Art (Read and answer study questions)
Chapter 4 Aegean Art (Read and answer study questions)
Chapter 5 Greek Art (Read and answer study questions)
Chapter 6 Etruscan Art (Read and answer study questions)
Chapter 7 Roman Art (Read and answer study questions)
Week 9: Chapter 8 Early Christian, Byzantine and Early Islamic (Read and answer study
questions)
Week 10: Chapter 9 Early Medieval Art (Read and answer study questions)
Week 11: Chapter 10 Romanesque Art (Read and answer study questions)
Week 12: Chapter 11 Gothic Art (Read and answer study questions)
Week 13: Chapter 12 Art in the 13th and 14th Centuries (Read and answer study questions)
Week 14: Chapter 13 Artistic Innovations in 15th Century Northern Europe (Read and answer
study questions)
Week 15: Chapter 14 The Renaissance in 15th Century Italy (Read and answer study
questions)
Week 16: The High Renaissance in Italy
FINAL EXAM/FINAL PROJECT
Disabilities/ADA
In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the
regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R. 35.107(a), Hill
College’s designated ADA coordinator, Melanie Betz, Director of Academic Advising & Student
Success, shall be responsible for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with and carry out
its responsibilities under ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing
accommodations should contact the Director of Academic Advising & Student Success, Melanie
Betz, at (254) 659-7650 in Hillsboro, or (817) 760-5650 in Cleburne.
Instructor’s Class Content: