Course Syllabus
Art History I
ARTS 1303
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Fall 2011, CRN 55546
Instructor contact
information
(phone number
and email
address)
713-718-7160
lisa.wildermuth@hccs.edu
Office Location
and Hours
FM 124
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; Tuesdays 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Course
Location/Times
AM 316
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Course Semester
Credit Hours
(SCH) (lecture,
lab) If applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours
External Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
48.00
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
N/A
Course Length
(number of
weeks)
16 weeks
Type of
Instruction
Lecture
Methods of instruction may include: lectures, readings (from textbooks, peerreviewed articles, books and original source seminal texts), slide presentations,
video/film presentations, art demonstrations, and in-class critiques.
Course
Description:
This course is an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts
covering the Paleolithic through Gothic periods. Also covered is the art of nonwestern cultures. This course satisfies the cross-cultural component. Core
Curriculum course
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
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Must be placed into college-level reading and college-level writing.
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. (level 1, knowledge) Graduates will recognize the importance of integrity,
accountability, artistic freedom and open-mindedness in their individual artistic
production and in wide-ranging shared civic responsibility. (Adapted from HCC
Values Statement.) Will care about doing honorable work Respect themselves
and others Be true to themselves. Be honest with themselves. Contribute to
society. Love of learning Open-mindedness Display and promote their artwork.
2. (level 5, synthesis) Graduates will relate knowledge, skills, discipline and
responsibility to successfully live and work after graduation. (Adapted from HCC
art faculty and others.) Artistic skill Communication skills (speaking and writing)
Literacy skills Display and promote their artwork. Intellectual ability Small things,
ordinary things matter. Teamwork and dealing with colleagues No corner cutting
Creativity Innovation Having gained the basic skills that will enable them to do the
things they most value Persistence Courage to try new things, to operate outside
their comfort zone Interpersonal skills Business, promotional, professional and
entrepreneurial skills
3. (level 6, evaluation) Graduates will relate the high ethical and professional
standards of their faculty to their own experience. (Adapted from HCC art faculty
and others.) Opposed to plagiarism Copyrights Honor and fulfill commitments
Keeping one’s word Having the ability to apologize after errors or misdeeds. No
corner cutting Respecting others and respecting the property of others Small
things, ordinary things, matter. Display and promote their artwork. Sticking up for
oneself and others Value self-learning. Value lifelong learning and development.
Value experience with faculty. Value collaboration with peers and classmates.
Goal setting and attainment Display and promote their artwork. Value
involvement with educational activities. Ability to make sacrifices for long-term
goals Distinguish true success as the satisfaction of having done one’s best
4. (level 3, application) Graduates are prepared for life and work in a global and
technological society. (Adapted from HCC Mission Statement.) Able to continue
into a 4 year B.F.A. program Live as a creative professional or use education in
other profession Problem solving Display and promote their artwork.
5. (level 4, analysis) Graduates will demonstrate competence in basic art studio
skills and/or art history knowledge. (Adapted from the National Association of
Schools of Art – NASAD guidelines.) Safety and proficiency of tools, techniques
and materials Presentation/Preparation of exhibitions and portfolios Artistic
success is the result of practice and repetition. Artistic terminology Drawing
fundamentals (figure, landscape, still life, abstract, etc.) Small things, ordinary
things matter.
6. (level 6, evaluation; level 5, synthesis) Graduates can evaluate and relate art
theories, elements, principles and styles in practical, day-to-day artistic
experiences in their own work and in the wider contemporary world. (Adapted
from the National Association of Schools of Art - NASAD guidelines.) Formal
elements and principles of design Drawing skills Design and Composition skills
Live as a creative professional Know when to change direction or tactics Selfevaluation A sense of lasting or sustained understanding Creativity and concept
development Love of learning
Course Student
Learning
1. (Level 1) Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and
period styles.
Outcomes (SLO):
4 to 7
2. (Level 2) Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and
period styles.
3. (Level 4) Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and other
arts from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
4. (Level 6) Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other arts
and period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering
system should be
linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
etc.)
(Level 1) Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
SCANS and/or
Core Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
Core Curriculum Competencies:
Instructional
Methods
Web-enhanced Face to Face
Student
Assignments
(Level 1) Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
1. Recognize formal elements in selected artworks of each of the selected
cultures and period styles.
2. Recognize principles of design in selected artworks of each of the selected
cultures and period styles.
3. Identify artistic themes of each of the selected cultures and period styles.
4. Describe the artistic roles of each of the selected cultures and period styles.
5. Know the artistic representation of artworks of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
(Level 2) Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
1. Articulate the stylistic characteristics of various cultures.
2. Categorize the period styles from Late Gothic to present time.
3. Compare and contrast the formal elements of selected artworks.
4. Compare and contrast the principles of design of selected period styles.
5. Interpret the iconography of selected artworks.
(Level 4) Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and other
arts from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
1. Identify period styles of selected artworks.
2. Differentiate period styles of selected artworks.
3. Establish stylistic characteristics of art and design from the various cultures
and period styles included in the course.
4. Integrate the function of selected artworks in their historical context.
(Level 6) Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other
arts and period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
1. Summarize the period styles of selected artworks.
2. Interpret content in selected artworks.
3. Hypothesize the iconographical intent of the artist and/or producing culture of
selected artworks.
4. Evaluate the formal elements and principles of design.
5. Judge the artistic merits of selected artworks.
No Learning Outcomes Selected
No assignments selected for this outcome
(Level 2) Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
No assignments selected for this outcome
(Level 4) Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and other
arts from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
No assignments selected for this outcome
(Level 6) Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other
arts and period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
No assignments selected for this outcome
Student
Assessment(s)
(Level 1) Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
No assessments selected for this outcome
(Level 2) Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
No assessments selected for this outcome
(Level 4) Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and other
arts from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
No assessments selected for this outcome
(Level 6) Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other
arts and period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
No assessments selected for this outcome
Instructor's
Requirements
Instructor’s Class Tardy Policy: Students are expected to arrive
prepared for class at the scheduled class start time and to remain in class
for the entire scheduled class period. Failure to do so will result in a
“tardy” or “early exit”. After a student has accumulated three (3) tardies or
early exits they will be converted to one (1) class absence.
Instructor’s Class Participation Policy: Attendance is mandatory. Not
only are students expected to attend class, they are also expected to
actively participate. This means bringing required materials to class
(course textbook and lecture notes) and taking notes. This also means
reading the course textbook and handouts in order to participate in class
discussions and class activities. Assigned readings should be read
before the class for which they are assigned, as class discussion is
encouraged. If you must miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining
make-up lecture notes from a classmate. This also means students will
be respectful of others. Class disruptions including, but not limited to, cell
phone calls, text messaging, music/video/game use, and out of turn
talking not only reflects poorly on one’s class participation, but more
importantly, is disrespectful of your fellow classmates and your instructor.
Program/Disciplin Course Purpose
e Requirements: If
This survey course introduces the visual arts and explains the role they have
applicable
played in history using examples of sculpture, painting, architecture, and craft
art. Art History I examines the period from about 28000 BCE to 1400 CE
including non-Western and tribal cultures.
Description of Course Content
The course surveys major western art historical movements form prehistoric
times up to the Late Gothic period as well as art of non-Western cultures. Major
areas of study include: the Birth of Art, Ancient Near Eastern Art, Egyptian Art,
Aegean Art, Greek Art, Etruscan Art, Roman Art, Early Christian Art, Byzantine
Art, Islamic Art, Early Medieval Art in the West, Romanesque Art, Gothic Art, the
Art of Indian Asia, the Art of China and Korea, the Art of Japan, the Native Arts
of the Americas and Oceania, and the Arts of Africa. The course includes
lectures, readings, slide presentations, class discussions, and written
assignments regarding the art and concepts essential to its understanding and
analysis.
Objectives and Requirements
By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or
above will have demonstrated the ability to:
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Complete and comprehend all graded assignments
Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12
hours)
Arrive at class promptly and with the required materials for that day’s
session
Be prepared for and participate in small group or class discussions
Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and
persuasive language
Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in
communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information
Complete a minimum of 2000 words in a combination of writing
assignments and/or projects
Maintain an overall average of 70 or above on assignments, projects,
and tests.
Explain and illustrate stylistic characteristics of each of the various
cultures and styles included in the course syllabus
Compare and contrast works of art from the text using the terminology
and iconography of art
Explain the function of art in its historical context
Additional requirements for Honors students.
Honors students will write an additional 2000 words. They will complete a project
or oral presentation that shows a higher level of analytical thinking and satisfies
the requirement of the honors contract
HCC Grading
Scale
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must
re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM"
and "I" do not affect GPA.
Instructor Grading Instructor Grading Criteria:
Criteria
Quizzes:
There will be three (3) quizzes during the semester. There
will be NO make-up quizzes. The lowest score of the three quizzes will
be dropped from your final semester total. If you must miss a quiz, you
will receive a zero (0) and that is the quiz that will be dropped.
Exams:
There will be three (3) non-cumulative exams during the
semester. The lowest score of the three exams will be dropped from
your final semester total. Format of the exams will be discussed in class
prior to each exam.
Make-up exams will only be allowed in the case of a documented, schoolsponsored schedule conflict, a documented illness or a documented
emergency. You must contact the instructor prior to the scheduled
exam to make alternative arrangements and to provide the necessary
documentation in the case of school-sponsored schedule conflicts. You
must contact the instructor no later than one day after the scheduled
exam to make alternative arrangements and to provide the necessary
documentation in the case of illness or emergency. The format of makeup exams is at the discretion of the instructor.
Non-Western Research Project and Presentation:
There will be a
research project (five pages typed and double-spaced maximum) with
accompanying presentation required in the course. Detailed information
regarding the project will be discussed in class within the first few weeks
of the semester. Late projects will be accepted, but late presentations are
not guaranteed as they are based upon the class schedule. Students will
lose one-half letter grade for each day the project is late.
Museum Assignment:
There will be a written assignment (three
pages typed and double-spaced maximum) based upon a museum
viewing experience. Detailed information regarding the assignment will
be discussed in class within the first few weeks of the semester. Late
assignments will be accepted. However, students will lose one-half letter
grade for each day the assignment is late.
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
QUIZZES
EXAMS
RESEARCH PROJECT and
PRESENTATION
MUSEUM ASSIGNMENT
CLASS PARTICIPATION
TOTAL
10 points (5 possible points for
each of the two highest quizzes;
lowest quiz score dropped)
50 points (25 possible points for
each of the two highest exams;
lowest exam score dropped)
20 points
10 points
10 points (attendance, class
discussion, class activities,
homework assignments, etc.)
100 points
Tentative Course Schedule
Week 1
Introduction, Syllabus
and Chapter 1
Week 2
Chapter 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Instructional
Materials
Chapter 2 (continued),
Chapter 3 and Quiz 1
Chapter 3 (continued)
and Chapter 4
Chapter 4 (continued)
Exam 1 and
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 (continued)
and Chapter 6
Chapter 6 (continued)
Chapter 7 and
Museum Assignment
Exam 2 and
Quiz 2
Nonwestern
Presentations
Nonwestern
Presentations
Chapter 14 and
Quiz 3
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Exam 3
Required: Stokstad, Marilyn. 'Art History', 4th edition, Volume I
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