ARTH 348.001: Modernism
Fall 2014
M/W 12:30 – 4:45
3.0 Credit Hours
Dr. Karen Stock
Contact information and office hours:
Office:
McLaurin 104
Phone:
323-2659
E-mail:
stockk@winthrop.edu [e-mail is the best way to reach me; be sure to put
your name and course number in e-mail subject line]
Office hours: Tues/Thurs 2:00-3:30 [please stop by to sign up] or by appointment
Web site:
http://faculty.winthrop.edu/stockk/
Course description:
Study of the art and architecture of Europe and America from 1850 through 1960.
ARTH 348 is completed as part of the Touchstone Program, Winthrop University's distinctive
approach to general education. Thus, ARTH 348 helps students make progress towards the
following University Level Competencies:
Competency 1: Winthrop graduates think critically and solve problems.
Winthrop University graduates reason logically, evaluate and use evidence, and solve
problems. They seek out and assess relevant information from multiple viewpoints to form
well-reasoned conclusions. Winthrop graduates consider the full context and consequences of
their decisions and continually reexamine their own critical thinking process, including the
strengths and weaknesses of their arguments.
Competency 3: Winthrop graduates understand the interconnected nature of the world and the
time in which they live.
Winthrop University graduates comprehend the historical, social, and global contexts of their
disciplines and their lives. They also recognize how their chosen area of study is inextricably
linked to other fields. Winthrop graduates collaborate with members of diverse academic,
professional, and cultural communities as informed and engaged citizens.
Competency 4: Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.
Winthrop University graduates communicate in a manner appropriate to the subject, occasion,
and audience. They create texts - including but not limited to written, oral, and visual
presentations - that convey content effectively. Mindful of their voice and the impact of their
communication, Winthrop graduates successfully express and exchange ideas.
Pre-requisites: ARTH 175 and ARTH 176 or by permission of instructor.
Text: There is no required text book. However, the Yale University Open University texts
will be on reserve in the library for reference and excerpts are posted on the website. There are
four volumes and they are quite affordable (between 5 and 15 dollars). Volume 1: Modernity
and Modernism: French Painting in the Nineteenth Century; Volume 2: Primitivism, Cubism,
Abstraction: The Early Twentieth Century ; Volume 3: Realism, Rationalism, Surrealism: Art
Between the Wars and Volume 4: Modernism in Dispute: Art Since the Forties
Goals: ARTH 348 fulfills GNED requirements for Historical Perspective, and Humanities
and the Arts. Goal 1.1 Read, write and speak standard English is met through writing
assignments & essay exam questions; Goal 1.3 Understand and practice rhetorical techniques
and styles by writing and giving oral presentations is met by the power point presentation of
research; Goal 3.2 Analyze and use a variety of information gathering techniques is met
through the research paper assignment; Goal 4.1 Analyze diverse world cultures, societies,
languages, historical periods, and artistic expressions and Goal 6.1 Understand aesthetic
values, the creative process, and the interconnectedness of the literary, visual, and performing
arts throughout the history of civilization are met through reading, lecture, research and exams
on course description content.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes : Upon completion of the course, students should be
able to identify and discuss the compositional elements of individual images and to integrate
relevant, contextual information and achieve comprehensive descriptions of visual forms in
satisfactory written and oral formats. They should be conversant with the complexity inherent
to the context underlying and interacting with the practice and criticism of art during this time
period.
Student Code of Conduct As noted in the Student Conduct Code: “Responsibility for good
conduct rests with students as adult individuals.” The policy on student academic misconduct is
outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in the online Student
Handbook (http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf).
Students with Disabilities
Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education. If you have a disability and
require specific accommodations to complete this course, contact Services for Students with
Disabilities at 323-3290 and make an appointment to see a professional staff member. Once
you have your official notice of accommodations from Services for Students with Disabilities,
please inform me as early as possible in the semester.
Course requirements and evaluations: You must complete all assignments in order to pass
the course. If you fail to complete one of the assignments then you will receive an F for the
course.
*Writing assignments: (50%) There will be three writing assignments. Each one is a 3 -4
page article review. The three paper grades will be combined to make up this grade.
The articles from which you can choose will be posted on my website.
You are required to submit your papers to turnitin.org before the assignment is
due in class.
*Class participation: (25%) If you are consistently late and do not participate in
discussion then your final grade will be affected
*Exams (25%) There will be three exams composed mostly of image identification with
one essay question.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s words, ideas or lines of argument without appropriate
documentation. All ideas as well as quotes must be properly cited in the body of your paper
either with author & page number, endnote or footnote. Students should consult and print “The
Correct Use of Borrowed Information” (www.winthrop.edu/English/plagiarism.htm) before
beginning any writing assignment. Ignorance or failure to consult this material is no excuse.
Plus Minus Grading System
A Excellent, achievement of distinction (4 quality points per semester hour).
A- (3.67 quality points per semester hour)
B+ (3.33 quality points per semester hour)
B Good, achievement above that required for graduation (3 quality points per semester hour).
B- (2.67 quality points per semester hour)
C+ (2.33 quality points per semester hour)
C Fair, minimum achievement required for graduation (2 quality points per semester hour).
C- (1.67 quality points per semester hour)
D+ (1.33 quality points per semester hour)
D Poor, achievement at a level below that required for graduation (1 quality point per semester
hour).
D- (.67 quality points per semester hour)
F Failure, unsatisfactory achievement (no quality points).
94%-100% = A
90%-93% = A87%-89% = B+
84%-86% = B
80%-83% = B77%-79% = C+
Course policies:
74%-76% = C
70%-73% = C 67%-69% = D+
64%-66% = D
60%-63% = D59% or less = F
Attendance and conduct: Attendance is essential to completing the course successfully and
will be taken on a daily basis at the beginning of class. You are responsible for all material
covered in class. Because exams are based on lectures as well as readings, students are
strongly encouraged to attend every session on time. It is in your best interest to attend class
and take notes. This is the EASIEST way to get the information.
Students are allowed three unexcused absences. Upon the third unexcused absence, a
student’s final grade will be lowered by 5 points. Subsequent absences will result in additional
deductions, at the cost 5 points off of final grade for each day of class missed. Habitual
lateness, perpetual inattention, or frequent disruptions will likewise lower your grade. Excused
absences include medical and personal emergences; students must present a doctor’s note. A
student who misses more than five classes will fail the course. Remember to sign the
attendance sheet at each class period as this will be the sole record of your presence in the
class.
Late work: Papers and writing assignments are due in class on the given deadline unless you
have requested and received an extension from me before the due date. Note that I do not grant
extensions except under dire and documented circumstances. Late papers without an extension
will receive a deduction of ten points off the final grade for each day they are late (including
weekend days), starting with the end of the class on which they are due.
Make-up exams: Make-up exams will be given at my discretion. Students must provide
proper written documentation. In all instances, I must be advised of any extraordinary
circumstances within 24 hours (by e-mail) of the applicable exam or you may forfeit the
opportunity to make up the exam.
Sleeping or excessive Tardiness will count as an absence
Late work or Make up exams unacceptable without written excuse from doctor
NO cell phones or text messaging. The cell phone should not be out for any reason.
Do not enter or leave the class through the front doors
If you have special needs for exams, etc., call 323 2233
Take advantage of the Writing Center for a better paper 323 2138
Provisional Schedule of lectures and readings: (subject to change)
August
27
Introduction
September
1
HOLIDAY
First article review assigned
3
Realism
8
Realism
10
Impressionism
15
Impressionism
17
Post Impressionism
22
Post-Impressionism First article review due
18
Review
24
Exam 1
29
German Expressionism
October
1
Fauvism
Second article review assigned
6
Cubism
8
Cubism
13
Futurism
15
World War I - Return to Order Second article review due
20
Fall Break
22
Review
27
Exam 2
29
Malevich Third article review assigned
November
3
De Stijl/ Mondrian
5
French Dada
10
German Dada
12
Surrealism Third article review due
17
Surrealism
19
Abstract Expressionism
24
Abstract Expressionism
27
Thanksgiving Break
December
1
Pop Art
3
Pop Art
8 Last class Review
Final Exam 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 12/10