I. ASCRC General Education Form (revised 2/8/13)
Use to propose new general education courses (except writing courses), to change or
renew existing gen ed courses and to remove designations for existing gen ed courses.
Note: One-time-only general education designation may be requested for experimental courses
(X91-previously X95), granted only for the semester taught. A NEW request must be
submitted for the course to receive subsequent general education status.
Group
II. Mathematics
VII: Social Sciences
(submit
III. Language
VIII: Ethics & Human Values
separate forms
III Exception: Symbolic Systems * IX: American & European
if requesting
IV: Expressive Arts
X: Indigenous & Global
more than one
V: Literary & Artistic Studies
XI: Natural Sciences
general
w/ lab  w/out lab 
education
VI: Historical & Cultural Studies
group
*Courses proposed for this designation must be standing requirements of
designation)
majors that qualify for exceptions to the modern and classical language
requirement
200H
Dept/Program ARTH
Course #
Art of World Civilization I
None
Credits
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Hedquist, Valerie
Instructor
Phone / Email Valerie.hedquist@umontana.edu
Program Chair Julia Galloway
Stephen Kalm
Dean
Course Title
Prerequisite
3
Date
9/9/13
III. Type of request
New
One-time Only
Renew X
Change
Remove
Reason for Gen Ed inclusion, change or deletion
Description of change
IV. Description and purpose of the general education course: General Education courses
must be introductory and foundational within the offering department or within the General
Education Group. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/archives/minutes/gened/GE_preamble.aspx
Survey of history of visual art from prehistory to 1400.
V. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Art objects and monuments produced from
ancient through medieval times are considered
through contextual analysis. Stylistic
characteristics, artistic biographies, and
iconographic interpretations provide the
foundation for the study of the relationships and
the differences among artistic periods. Art
works are evaluated in terms of formal qualities
(elements of art and principles of design) and
examined as objects that communicate feelings
and ideas. Social, political, economic, religious,
and historical events are recognized as the
context for art works.
VI. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/GE_Criteria5-1-08.aspx
Students attend image-based lectures with
Moodle course supplement providing additional
links and articles for review. Examinations
require image identification and essay responses
to questions. Hands-on projects also require
students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
works of art within a specific cultural context.
VII. Justification: Normally, general education courses will not carry pre-requisites, will carry
at least 3 credits, and will be numbered at the 100-200 level. If the course has more than one
pre-requisite, carries fewer than three credits, or is upper division (numbered above the 200
level), provide rationale for exception(s).
VIII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form.  The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
ARTH 200
Art of World Civilization: Ancient to Medieval Art, 3 credits
Survey of history of visual art from pre-history to 1400
Historical & Cultural Course, Non-Western Course
Associate Professor Valerie Hedquist
E-mail: valerie.hedquist@umontana.edu
Course Description: Art objects and monuments produced from ancient through medieval
times will be considered through contextual analysis. Stylistic characteristics, artistic
biographies, and iconographic interpretations will provide the foundation for the study of the
relationships and the differences among artistic periods.
Learning Objectives:
•
analyze works of art and architecture as aesthetic objects
•
analyze works of art and architecture (examples of visual culture) as the products of a
particular historical and cultural period
•
define the terminology (including key concepts and personalities) relevant to each
section of the course
•
identify the key works by period, date, artist, title, and medium
•
understand the key works in terms of the issues
•
understand the changing role of art patronage
•
understand the changing role of the artist in society
Required Text: Marilyn Stokstad, Art History, Vol. I (w/CD-ROM), revised, Prentice Hall,
2006. Website content: http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_stokstad_arthistrev_2
Requirements for Course: You are expected to attend class and participate. Students will
utilize Moodle for course syllabus, other course materials, announcements, and grades. All
assigned course work must be completed in order to earn credit for the class. Your grade will
be calculated as follows:
Two term examinations: 25% each, 50% total
Two term projects: 10% each, 20% total
Final examination, 30%
Students with disabilities or special needs should see the instructor.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code: All students must practice academic
honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor
and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the
Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at
www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
Lecture and reading schedule:
August 28, Introduction, What is art history?
August 30, Prehistoric Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 1: Prehistory and Prehistoric Art in Europe
September 4, Labor Day-no class
September 6 and 11, Ancient Near Eastern Art; Read text and explore companion website
content: Chapter 2: Art of the Ancient Near East
September 13, Islamic Art; Guest lecture Tina Mills, Read text and explore companion website
content: Chapter 8: Islamic Art
September 18 and 20, Egyptian Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 3: Art of Ancient Egypt
September 25 and 27, Aegean Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 4: Aegean Art
Project #1 Due Date: September 27
October 2, 4, and 9, Greek Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 5: Art of Ancient Greece
October 9, Term Examination #1
October 11, Indian Art; Guest lecture Tina Mills, Read text and explore companion website
content: Chapter 9: Art of India before 1100
October 16, 18, and 23, Etruscan and Roman Art; Read text and explore companion website
content: Chapter 6: Etruscan Art and Roman Art
October 25, Jewish and Early Christian Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 7: Early Christian, Jewish, and Byzantine Art
October 30, Byzantine Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 7: Early Christian, Jewish, and Byzantine Art
Project #2 Due Date: October 30
November 1, 6 and 8, Art in Asia; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 10: Chinese Art before 1280 and Chapter 11: Japanese Art before 1392
November 8, Term Examination #2
November 13, Early Medieval Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 14: Early Medieval Art in Europe
November 15 and 20, Romanesque Art; Read text and explore companion website content:
Chapter 15: Romanesque Art
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, Art in Africa and the Americas; Guest lecture Tina Mills, Read text and explore
companion website content: Chapter 13: Art of Ancient Africa and Chapter 12: Art of the
Americas before 1300
November 29 and December 4 and 6, Gothic Art; Read text and explore companion website
content: Chapter 16: Gothic Art
Final Examination:
Please note: Approved general education changes will take effect next fall.
General education instructors will be expected to provide sample assessment items and
corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.