Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &Number
ART 190
History of Art: Western Art from Prehistory through the
Middle Ages
Course Title
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
18
54
Lab Hours
Prerequisite
Hours By Arrangement
Co-requisite
Advisory
Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, ENGL 1A
Activity Hours
Units
3
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of western art and architecture from prehistory though the medieval
period.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify, examine, and assess representative works of art and architecture rom prehistory through the medieval
period employing appropriate art historical terminology
Analyze, discuss, and differentiate works of art and architecture in terms of historical context and cultural
values.
Analyze, discuss, and differentiate the roles of art, architecture, and the artist from prehistory through the
medieval period.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
Prehistoric
Mesopotamian
Egyptian
Aegean
Greek through Hellenistic
Etruscan
Roman
Early Christian
Byzantine
Early Medieval, including Carolingian and Ottonian
Romanesque
Gothic
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Illustrated slide lectures
Documentary film
Visual analysis of works of art
Student discussion
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Art History, Vol. 1
Author:
Marilyn Stockstad
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Pearson/Prentice-Hall
5th edition, 2013
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
60
20
20
%
%
%
%
3 midterm exams @ 20% each
Research paper
Class assignments and lecture post-tests
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by:
Bonnie Holt
Date: Semester/Year
Spring 2014
x
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass