http://www.hccs.edu/programs/programs-a-z/art/
Course Syllabus
Art History II-Second Start
ARTS 1304
Semester with
Course Reference
73964Number
(CRN)
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Arts 1304-0048: SPRING 2016-CRN#89426
Prof. V. Gomez
vanessa.gomez2@hccs.edu
* I check my e-mail Monday through Thursday afternoon; therefore, it
is best to contact me early in the week, if you want a timely response.
All e-mails sent after Thursday 1 pm will be answered on the following
Monday.
Phone: 713.718.5170 (messages only)
http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/vanessa.gomez
Office Location and
By Appointment
Hours
Course
Location/Times
Alief/Hayes: Rm: A-304
Tuesday/Thursday: 7 pm – 9 pm
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
3
Laboratory Hours:
External Hours:
Total Course
Contact Hours
48.00
Course Length
12 weeks
Type of Instruction
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Distance Education
Hybrid
Traditional (Face-to-Face)
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Course
Description:
This course is a global investigation of the styles and methodsof artistic production
covering the Renaissance period to Present. Media studied include: drawing,
painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, metal arts,
photography, and digital arts. Using thisframework, universal themes are studied
within their historical, political, economic, theological, sociological, conceptual and
ethnic contexts.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
PREREQUISITE(S):
Must be placed into college-level reading and college-level writing.
Academic Learning
Outcomes for
Program Lecture
Courses
1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.
2. Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art.
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using
Course Student
Learning Outcomes standard categories and terminology.
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from the 14th
(SLO): 4 to 7
century to the present day.
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.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering system
should be linked to
SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, etc.)
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style,
using standard categories and terminology.
1.1 Define the formal elements and principles of design and identify them in
artworks from each of the selected cultures and period styles.
1.2 Compare and contrast the formal elements and principles of design in selected
artworks.
1.3 Evaluate the stylistic characteristics of various cultures and then develop critical
analyses through discussions, journals, presentations, and essays.
1.4 Distinguish between the period styles from the Gothic period through present
day.
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from
the 14th century to the present day.
2.1 Define the functions of art within Gothic times through present day.
2.2 Compare and contrast the function of art within various cultures and selected
time periods.
2.3 Interpret the significance of selected artworks within their broader cultural
context and then develop critical analyses through discussions, journals,
presentations, and essays
2.4 Classify and examine technological development of artistic media demonstrated
by the selected artworks.
3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within
cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
3.1 Examine the way the role of the artist changed from the Gothic period through
present day.
3.2 Compare and contrast the roles of artists’ audiences and patrons.
3.3 Appraise the effects of various social, political, technological, ethnic and
theological forces on artists throughout the selected periods.
3.4 Examine how major artistic developments and significant works of art impacted
the Gothic period through present day.
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4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
4.1 Employ vocabulary terms while interpreting and evaluating works of art.
4.2 Examine the functions of art within various cultures and time periods.
4.3 Compare and contrast the function of art within various cultures and time
periods.
4.4 Evaluate the relationship of form to function of selected artworks in their
historical context.
Core Curriculum Objectives:
Core Curriculum
Objectives: If
applicable
Critical Thinking Skills
[HCC: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, synthesis of
information]
Art history is an investigation and analysis of the styles and modes of artistic
production from prehistoric times to our own. Through the study of artistic media,
universal themes are explored and students will develop an appreciation for the
creative process as one that represents an evolving synthesis of cultural, personal,
and technological influences. Assessment of critical thinking in course work will
count for no less than 10% of the final grade.
Communication Skills
[HCC: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas
through written, oral, and visual communication]
Art History students will learn to interpret the language of visual communication
through the study of selected artworks. Students will demonstrate effective writing
skills as they fulfill instructor specific writing assignments. In addition, students will
develop verbal communication skills as they participate in discussions and
presentations throughout the semester. Assessment of verbal and written
communication in course work will count for no less than 10% of the final grade and
may be combined with other core assignments.
Teamwork
[HCC: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work
effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal]
In Art History courses we use discussion, group assignments and projects to
analyze artistic production within various cultures and time periods. This exploration
of culture through art allows students to connect with a variety of viewpoints
andthen exchange viewpoints with others. Each semester students will participate
in at least one collaborative assignment designed to expand their experience in
developing skills essential to working effectively with others to support a shared
purpose or goal. Assessment of teamwork activities and assignments will count for
no less than 10% of the final grade and may be combined with other core
assignments.
Social Responsibility
[HCC: to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and
the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities]
By its very nature Art History is intercultural. As a subject it explores various
historical, political, economic, theological, sociological, and ethnic contexts. Using
this framework, students consider the community’s responsibility in such issues as
art destruction/defacement and restoration, art acquisition and public display, public
funding of art and censorship. Students observe current events and how they
influence or change art history, as new discoveries may change our perception
about art. Students make use of the local art community (including museums,
galleries, etc.) to augment their knowledge of and participation in their community.
Assessment of social responsibility activities and assignments will count for no less
3
than 10% of the final grade and may be combined with other core assignments.
Core Curriculum
Assessment
Students will work in teams to explore and analyze a given topic that deals with how
an aspect of visual art and social responsibility relate. Student teams will then
create a written, oral, and visual project that effectively communicates the given
topic. The responsibility of each team member is to research and analyze the
gathered material, and contribute to the creation of the resulting project. Each team
is responsible for submitting a written, oral, and visual project that outlines their
findings, analysis, and interpretation of the material.
Instructional
Methods
Methods of instruction may include: lecture, media/video/film presentations, media
and technique demonstration, readings (from textbooks, peer-reviewed articles,
books and original source seminal texts), field trips, discussions and critiques.
Student
Assignments
Assignments/Activities may include: group and/or individual projects;verbal
critiques; exams and/orquizzes; field trips;various assigned readings from
textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, books, original source seminal texts; mandatory
discussions based on various topics related to the major time periods of study in art
history; writing papers including critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research,
comparing and contrasting art historical perspectives; service learning projects; and
presentations. This course requires a minimum of 2,000 works in a combination of
writing assignments and/or projects.
Student
Assessment(s)
Methods of Assessment/Evaluation may include: projects, tests and quizzes which
may include: definitions, matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay,
lists; writing assignments, discussions and/or critiques; written papers including
critiques, essays, analyses, reviews, research, comparing and contrasting art
historical perspectives; service learning projects; presentations; group and/or
individual projects; other methods as may be determined by individual instructors.
Instructor's
Requirements
It is the teacher’s responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how
student grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through lectures, activities,
discussions and critiques
 Provide a clear description of projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and
make up work
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a
description of any special projects or assignments
 Arrange group work
(Additional instructor
requirements may be
placed here)
To be successful in class it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Participate in class, respect deadlines, and be prepared for each class
meeting
 Use time wisely to focus on assignments, projects and exams
 Keep and organize copies of all materials, including the syllabus, articles,
links and online resources
 Respect other class members
Art Program
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:
 Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments
 Arrive at class promptly and with the required materials for that day’s
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session
Be prepared for and participate in small group or class discussions
Complete assignments through inquiry, analysis, evaluation and synthesis
of information
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Express knowledge of the historical role and cultural impact of artists in
society
Effectively work on a team/collaborative project
Exhibit knowledge of intercultural competence through engaging effectively
with issues of social responsibility
Communicate in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
Communicate effectively by completing a minimum of 2,000 words in writing
assignments and/or projects
Differentiate between the various materials, techniques, and processes
traditionally used by artists
Compare and contrast works of art using the terminology and iconography
of art
Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the various cultures and styles
included in the course syllabus
Explain the function and significance of art within its historical and cultural
contexts
Additional requirements for Honors students.
Honors students will write an additional 2,000 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:
59 and below = F
FX (Failure due to non-attendance)
IP (In Progress)
W (Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 point per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must reenroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses.
FINAL GRADE OF FX: Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw
themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline may either be dropped by their professor
for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of "FX" at the end of the
semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of "FX",
compared to an earned grade of "F" which is due to poor performance. Logging into a
DE course without active participation is seen as non-attending. Please note that
HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended
class.
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Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the
Department of Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of "FX" is
treated exactly the same as a grade of "F" in terms of GPA, probation, suspension,
and satisfactory academic progress.
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.
Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales may differ from the approved HCC
Grading Scale. For Health Sciences Programs Grading Scales, see the "Program
Discipline Requirements" section of the Program's syllabi.
Instructor Grading
Criteria-Determined
by Instructor
The grade for this class is based on the following assignments:
Syllabus Quiz
Vocabulary Quiz
Midterm Exam
Museum Paper-Part I-Research
Museum Paper-Part II
Final Exam
100 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
100 pts.
These grades will be totaled & divided by 6: grade average=600 / 6
Note: An individual’s grade is confidential and they are not discussed in
class. If there are questions about a grade, make an appointment to discuss
it.
Extra credit: A total of 30 points can be earned for the entire quarter.
Points must be earned before the quiz and exam, if the student wants
those points to be applied to the quiz and exam grade. Student can earn
ONLY 10 points of Extra Credit PER quiz and exam.
Vocabulary Quiz=10 points
Midterm Exam=10 pts.
Final Exam=10pts.
= 30 points for the Semester
1.Newspaper/Magazine article = 3 pts. Each
Read a newspaper or magazine article regarding the current events occurring
in the fields of art and archaeology and briefly write a paragraph on how the
article’s topic relates to art history. Make sure you attach a copy of the
article to your paragraph.
2.Museum 1 page paper= 10 pts. each
Visit the Menil Museum, Museum of Natural Science, Museum of
Fine Arts, Holocaust Museum, Asia Society Center, or Contemporary Arts
Museum and analyze a work of art. Type a 1 page paper discussing the art
work and its relevance to the course.
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3.Museum Lecture or Special Exhibit= 10 pts. each
Attend a lecture or exhibit offered by the Museum of Fine Arts, Menil
Museum, Museum of Natural Science, Blaffer Art Museum, Holocaust
Museum, Asia Society Center,or Contemporary Arts Museum and type a 1
page paper discussing what you learned from the lecture or exhibit.
4.Viewing Instructional Material-10 pts. (Instructional Material can be found
in the school library; Netflix; and YouTube.)
-View a DVD about the biography of an artist and their work; period or
person(s) in history that pertain to art and/or history and type a 1 page paper
on what you learned. To view videos produced by NOVA on the internet,
you must type “You Tube AND Nova” in order to view full episodes of the
various productions by NOVA. Some examples of instructional material to
view, Code Talkers (PBS), Rape of Europa, Frida (PBS), Cassatt (FFH),
Ingres (FFH), Rembrandt and His Paints (FFH), Monuments Men, Frederick
Douglas (A&E), or anything produced by NOVA.
5. Rothko Chapel-10 pts.
-Visit the Rothko Chapel and type a 1 page paper on your experience at the
chapel and how it pertains to Color Field Painting.
*Extra Credit MUST be turned in 1 week before each quiz and exam, if
you want the points to be applied to the quiz or exam. A student may
turn in, at any time BEFORE the quiz, the entire 30 points for the
semester of EXTRA CREDIT. Please staple your museum ticket or
sticker to your paper.
Instructional
Materials
Required Textbook: Gardner’s Art Through the Ages
by Fred Kleiner 15th edition (Volume 2).
Required Additional Reading:
Norma Broude and Mary Gerrard, Expanding Discourse, 1992.
Read: Chapter 14 -Griselda Pollock’s Modernity and Spaces of
Femininity. A copy of the chapter is on Reserve in the library or you
can print it from the internet from this link:
https://loomen.carnet.hr/mod/resource/view.php?id=108906
*Required Materials:
#2 Pencil, pen, highlighter, folder, NOTE CARDS (to create flash cards
of art works), notebook, and (suggested) BOOK LIGHT.
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HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog and
student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling
course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials
against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
“Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
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Copying from another student’s test paper;
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Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
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Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
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Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of
a test that has not been administered;
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Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in
one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for
credit.
Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the particular
assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System.
A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Student Development
for disciplinary disposition.
Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30 working
days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction (Academic or
Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The committee will be composed of
two students, two faculty members, and one instructional administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade
appeal and is final.
Access Student
Services Policies
on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
EGLS3 -Evaluation for
Greater Learning
Student Survey
System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is
necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of
the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions
related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your
professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the
survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of
the term.
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE Policies
on their Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE Policies
on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
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HCC CALENDAR-PER SEMESTER
FEB. 16
Last day for drop/add
Holidays and Breaks
Last day to file for graduation
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W
Instruction ends
Final examination
Class
And
Date
Week 1
FEB.
16 & 18
SPRING BREAK –MARCH 14-19
MAY 15
Lectures / Topics / Assignments / Projects / Assessments
Arts 1304-Second Start
Course Calendar
Syllabus, Grading Policy, Museum Paper-Parts I & II, & Lecture Packet
*Homework:
1-Read in Textbook Italian Renaissance Art of 15th century. Look up chapter and
page in Table of Contents.
2-Watch DVD: The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance (PBS 2003) To view
videos produced by NOVA, PBS, or History Channel on the internet, you must
type “You Tube AND Nova”, for example, in order to view full episodes of these
various productions.
3-Define Vocabulary Terms for chapters 1 & 2 of CLASS LECTURE PACKET.
4-Make flash/note cards with image of art works from CLASS LECTURE
PACKET and write their identification, such as title, artist’s name, and date of
construction, and the reason they are important or noted in the History of Art.
5-Fill out and complete the Syllabus Quiz, Professor’s Expectations, and Getting
To Know You found within the Syllabus. These will be graded and turned in
Thursday of week 2.
Week 2
FEB.
23 & 25
Week 3
MARCH
1&3
Week 4
MARCH
8 & 10
MARCH
15 & 17
15th c. Early Renaissance Art in Europe
*Syllabus Quiz-FEB. 25, 2016-THURSDAY
15th c. Early Renaissance Art in Europe, Renaissance Art in Sixteenth-Century
Europe, & DVD: Hunting Hitler’s Stolen Treasures: The Monuments Men
(https://youtu.be/W2MSmogbyC8)
Renaissance Art in Sixteenth-Century Europe and DVD: Renaissance Masterpiece:
Leonardo’s Last Supper (BBC 2005) (http://www.infocobuild.com/books-andfilms/art/PrivateLifeMasterpiece/episode-20.html)
*Vocabulary Quiz-MARCH 10, 2016-Thursday
Quiz will be given at the beginning of class
SPRING BREAK! NO CLASS!
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Week 5
MARCH
22 & 24
Week 6
MARCH
29 & 31
Week 7
APRIL
5&7
Week 8
APRIL
12 & 14
Week 9
APRIL
19 & 21
Week 10
APRIL
26 & 28
Week 11
MAY
3&5
Week 12
MAY 12
17th century Baroque Art in Europe and North America & DVD: Simon Schama’s
Power of Art: Caravaggio (BBC 2002).
*Mid-term Exam-MARCH 22, 2016-TUESDAY
Exam will be given at the beginning of class. No make-ups.
17 th century Baroque Art in Europe and North America and DVD: Simon Schama’s
Power of Art: Caravaggio (BBC 2002)
*Museum Assignment-Part I-Research: MARCH 29, 2016-TUESDAY
Eighteenth Century Art in Europe North America and DVD: Simon Schama’s Power
of Art: David (BBC 2002)
*Read: Chapter 14-Griselda Pollock, “Modernity and Spaces of Femininity”
Museum Assignment-Part II-APRIL 7, 2016-THURSDAY
*Solving Stonehenge: New Discovery
Lecture: Michael Parker Pearson
MNSH @6:30pm-$8-Must show Student ID & Handout from class
Nineteenth-Century Art in Europe and the United States and DVD: Simon Schama’s
Power of Art: Van Gogh (BBC 2002).
*DUE: Museum Assignment-Part I: Research-APRIL 12, 2016-TUESDAY
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!
Turn in what you have completed, because it’s better to receive some points than
none at all.
*Receive 5 extra credit points on your paper grade by using the on-line tutoring at
HCCS at www.hccs.askonline.net for editing your paper. Don’t forget to attach the
edited paper to your final draft.
Nineteenth-Century Art in Europe and the United States, DVD: Simon Schama’s
Power of Art: Van Gogh (BBC 2002). The Rise of Modernism in Europe, and DVD:
Documenting the Face of America: Roy Stryker & the FSA/OWI Photographers
(FFH 2009)
The Rise of Modernism in Europe, and DVD: Documenting the Face of America:
Roy Stryker & the FSA/OWI Photographers (FFH 2009)
*DUE: Museum Assignment-Part II: APRIL 26-TUESDAY
The International Avant-Garde: Since 1945 and DVD: Simon Schama’s Power of
Art: Picasso (BBC 2002)
Final Exam-Thursday-MAY 12 @ 7:30 pm
*Exam will be given at the beginning of class.
Caveat: Any and all information included in this course syllabus and assignment calendar
is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. It is possible that these dates might
change slightly due to various circumstances. Written revisions will be distributed to the
students as necessary or revisions will be announced in class.
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Official HCC Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered
during their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup
assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors.
Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the
instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences.
A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated
absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including lecture & laboratory time).
For example:
For a 3 credit lecture class, meeting 3 hours per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be
dropped when their absence exceeds 6 hours)
For a 3 credit lecture/lab class, meeting 6 hours per week (96 hours of instruction, a student may be
dropped when their absence exceeds 12 hours)
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the class,
but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by the official
withdrawal date, it will result in you receiving a grade of “F” in the course
NOTE: LAST DAY FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER:
Course Withdrawals-First Time Freshmen Students-Fall 2007 and Later:
Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman
students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or
thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived from
this requirement until they graduate from high school.
Based on this law, HCC or any other Texas Public institution of higher education may not permit
students to drop after the official day of record more than six college level credit courses for
unacceptable reasons during their entire undergraduate career.
Course Withdrawals:
Be sure you understand HCC policies about dropping a course. It is the student’s responsibility to
withdraw officially from a course and prevent an “F” from appearing on the transcript. If you feel that you
cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of
withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to
discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions
that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to
withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to
receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on
class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any
HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to
allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor
and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before
the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making
in the class as your final grade
Classroom Participation: A good student arrives on time, takes notes, and participates in class
discussion. These actions will also help you learn the material which will reflect in the final
course grade. If you are sleeping or disrupting the daily lesson of the class, you will be asked to
leave the classroom and receive zero points for class participation. Class participation is
considered in a student’s final grade for the course, especially, if the grade is 1 point away from a
higher letter grade.
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Class Conduct: Behavior in class is to be at the level expected in a professional business
meeting; therefore, the student is responsible for their behavior, attendance, and ALL class work.
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If you are tardy, it is expected that you will come in; close the door quietly; and sit
down without disturbing the class.
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Listening to music or wearing headphones or ear buds, and/or talking to others while the
instructor is lecturing is not permitted.
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Cell phones and other electronic distractions are not permitted to be “ON” and remain out
of site during the class (school policy). Should you need your phone on during the class, you
must put it on vibrate and remove yourself from the classroom, once it “goes off”. Return
quietly to the classroom and resume with lecture. Please do not let the classroom door close
loudly. Be respectful to your instructor and fellow peers listening to that day’s lecture.
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Sleeping in class is extremely disrespectful. If you must sleep, please remove yourself
from the class and consider what changes need to be made so that you can be alert for class.
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Class operates differently on the day quizzes and exams are scheduled. Please see the
section for the quiz and test taking procedures for this class in the Syllabus.
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*Please do not take pictures of the slides during class, because it is distracting and there
are copy right issues. More importantly, this is the MAIN reason for giving you ALL titles of
the art works in advance to make flash cards.*
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Any student failing to abide by appropriate standards of conduct during scheduled class
activities may be asked to leave that day’s class by the instructor or another College official.
Further disciplinary action for inappropriate behavior may be pursued according to the HCC’s
guidelines, presented in the Student Handbook.
Cell Phone/ Computer/ & Electronics Policy: All cell phones, tablets, personal computers, ereaders, and electronics of any kind must be turned off before class begins and remain out of
sight during class time (school policy). These electronic devices can be distracting to your
instructor and fellow peers. More importantly, this is demonstrated at any professional lecture
given at the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Natural Science, Menil Museum, and at any
university, such as Rice, Baylor, or University of Houston. Cell phones and personal computers
are permitted only during designated break times. Please read the Student Conduct Policy and
Procedures in the Student Handbook regarding electronic devices. If a student needs to use a
recording device for a disability or for the purpose of repeating classroom lecture material, it
must first be cleared by the instructor. I recommend that students record ALL lectures for this
course.
Classroom Work:
Student work is not accepted via e-mail. All work must be turned in as a hard copy and in
class the day the assignment is due. Students are responsible for obtaining course material
missed, such as lecture notes, handouts, or assignments given in class. Some art works are not in
the textbook and the information on them will be discussed in class. Students are advised to
make a friend in the class for obtaining ANY missed material, especially for lecture notes and
handouts, when absent. Lecture notes and Power Points are not given out. This is a good reason
for attending class and lecture. It is the student’s responsibility to check their e-mail account
given to HCC for ANY assignments given and announced in class.
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*-FLASH CARDS: *Please do not take pictures of the slides during class, because it is
distracting and there are copy right issues. More importantly, this is the MAIN reason for giving
you ALL of the titles of the art works in advance to make flash cards.*
Copies of art works can be printed from the following listed below, in which the student can
create flash cards from note cards or paper to study the MANY art works they will be tested on
for each exam. **It is very difficult to be successful in this course without creating flash cards of
the hundreds of images required to know and memorize for each exam.**
Sources for Flash Cards to print images of the art works:
-Textbook
-Google Images
-Metropolitan Museum of Art
-Holocust Museum Houston: Laurie & Milton Boniuk Resource Center & Library
-Publisher’s Website
-Art Source
-Louvre Museum
-AP Images Collection
-Hirsch Library (located in the Museum of Fine Arts)
-Oxford Art Online (Access through Houston Library Systems or Hirsch Library)
Defining Vocabulary Terms: Students are required to learn new terminology that is used in
discussing and analyzing art works, in which students will be tested on these terms that are found
in the CLASS LECTURE PACKET listed under Vocabulary for each chapter. The following are
credible sources that can be used to define vocabulary terms for this course.
Sources:
-Dictionary of Art Terms Terms (Hard copies of art dictionaries can be found in the library.
-Getty Vocabularies
-Hellibrunn Timeline of Art History-The Metropolitan Museum of Art
-Credo Reference
-Dictionary Reference (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/art)
*E-MAIL: It is the student’s responsibility to check their e-mail on their student HCC account
for messages sent by the instructor or any college representative. All messages regarding
absences, missed class and material will be sent to students from the instructor via their e-mail
account that they registered with the school.
Late Work Policy: No late work accepted and No make-up exams (school policy). It is up to
the instructor’s discretion to allow for late or make-up work. You have 1 chance only to turn-in
assignments in this class on their due dates, and 1 day only to take scheduled quizzes and exams
stated on the course calendar.
*Considerations for possible make-up quizzes or exams, because “life happens” are:
1-The student is summoned to appear in a court of law.
2-The student is detained by the police or probation officer.
3-The student is taken to the emergency room or admitted to the hospital. (A doctor’s visit or
dentist’s visit are not acceptable excuses to miss an assignment, quiz, or exam.).
* Official signed documents must be the EXACT day of the student’s absence from class.
*Documentation is needed from a court of law, police department or probation officer, and
receipt from an emergency room visit or hospital admittance.
*It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor immediately for missed work.
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*Any make-ups for a quiz or exam granted will be an essay.
*Quizzes or Exams: All quizzes or exams will be based on: 1) class lectures; 2) class
discussion; instructional DVDs; and 3) the textbook. Lectures will present the works of art in
their cultural context. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages is a textbook that is a source for
supplemental material on artists, stylistic analysis of their works, and historical background.
Students are responsible for all the works of art discussed in class lectures, reproduced in
textbook, and class hand-outs.
*Quiz and Test Taking Procedures:
Reasons why there are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS OR QUIZZES.
ALL Art History Exams are different from exams in other subjects, such as a room and projector
is needed to take ALL Art History Exams. Students proceed through EACH EXAM as a group,
not as an individual.
1. All quizzes and exams are TIMED and are taken as a GROUP. It is the student’s
responsibility to arrive early or on time the day quizzes and exams are scheduled; so that, the
student does not miss any part of the quiz or exam that was given at the beginning of that day’s
class. Any missed portions of a quiz or exam, due to a student’s tardiness, will not be repeated.
A schedule of important dates for quizzes and exams are given and discussed on the first day of
class during week 1 of the semester; thus, there is no excuse for tardiness on the day of
scheduled quizzes or exams.
2. Students are required to take quizzes by the first 15 minutes of the class on the date
indicated on the schedule in the syllabus-Week 4.
3. Exams are administered at the beginning of class during Weeks 5 and 12.
4. It is the student’s responsibility to go to the restroom BEFORE a quiz or exam begins,
because students are not allowed to leave the classroom, once the exam has been passed out.
5. All cell phones must be turned “OFF” and put out of site or under the desk. If you need
to have your phone for emergency purposes or whatever the reason, put your phone on vibrate
and place it on the instructor’s desk. If the phone vibrates during the exam, the student will be
allowed to handle their emergency outside the classroom. Please note, the student is still
accountable for taking their exam
during the designated time limit.
How to Fail this course: Do NOT attend class; Do Not read your textbook; Do
not take notes; and Do not turn in assignments or turn in POOR quality of
work. If you do any of these, I guarantee, you will be successful in failing this
course.
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How to Study for Art History
I.
Make a Timeline. Include dates of works, artists' births and deaths.
II.
Group works of arts under individual artists' names so as to trace the artist's development.
Include important information such as who the audience was, the patron, the subject, its original
context (i.e. a private collection, a church).
III.
Use flashcards for dates, terms, etc. (you can even draw works of art on one side of the
card and identifying information of the other side—a great way to learn images).
Sources for your Flash Cards: *Please do not take pictures of the slides during class, because
it is distracting and there are copy right issues. More importantly, this is the MAIN reason for
giving you ALL of the titles of the art works in advance to make flash cards.*
-Google Images
-Metropolitan Museum of Art
-Publisher’s Website
-Art Source
-AP Images Collection
-Hirsch Library (located in the Museum of Fine Arts)
-Louvre Museum
-Oxford Art Online (Access through Houston Library Systems or Hirsch Library)
Sources for Defining Terms:
-Dictionary of Art Terms
-Getty Vocabularies
-Hellibrunn Timeline of Art History-The Metropolitan Museum of Art
-Credo Reference on-line
-Oxford Art Online
-Dictionary Reference (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/art)
IV. Re-write/Re-type notes from lecture, organizing the notes specifically under works of art
discussed.
V. Study in groups for quizzes and exams!
VI.
START STUDYING EARLY for Exams... all-nighters rarely yield positive results.
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Grade Sheet
Syllabus Quiz=
__________
Vocabulary Quiz=
__________
Midterm Exam=
__________
Museum Assignment I=
__________
Museum Assignment II-
__________
Final Exam=
__________
Total: _____________________________
Midterm average for the course: Divide by number of assignments turned-in by the midterm
exam: ___________
OR
Final average for the course: Divide by 6 to receive estimated course grade: ___________
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Syllabus Quiz-Art HistoryII-1304
Name:_________________________________________________Date: __________________
1. How to fail this class? ________________________________________________________
2. Once a student is absent, what should they do? E-mail Professor Gomez and ask for the
lecture notes and copy of power point of that day’s lesson. Or
E-mail Professor Gomez and alert her of your absence and e-mail a friend and ask for any course
material missed or assignments that have been given and announced in class.
3. Name a source for making Flash Cards. ___________________________________________
4. What are the scheduled dates for quizzes and exams for this course? Write the weeks or dates
of each quizzes and exams. _______________________________________________________
5. Are you allowed to take pictures of the art works in the power points during class lecture?
Yes or No
6. What is the instructor’s policy on late assignments and make-up quizzes and exams?
______________________________________________________________________________
7. Name one way how to study for Art History. _______________________________________
8. Name one way of earning Extra Credit in this course.________________________________
9. The use of cell phones during scheduled classroom times are a violation of the Student
Conduct Policy at HCC?
Yes or No
10. Persistent or gross acts of willful disobedience or defiance toward school personnel are a
violation of HCC’s Student Conduct Policy?
Yes or No
11.Is the student responsible for alerting the instructor before each class ends that they are
present, if they arrive tardy?
Yes or No
12. List all the test taking procedures for this class. Make a summarized list of the test/quiz
procedures.____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
13. What should you do, if you arrive tardy to class? __________________________________
14. According to the handout in your syllabus packet, College vs High School, a college
professor “may not follow the textbook; instead, they might amplify the text using illustrations,
discuss research about the topic studying, or provide background information. They may expect
you to relate the class to the textbook readings.”
True or False
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15. According to the handout in your syllabus packet, College vs High School, one difference
between going to High School Classes and Succeeding in College Classes is that “it is up to you
to read and understand the assigned material; lectures and assignments proceed from the
assumption that you have already done so. In High School, you usually are told in class what
you need to learn from assigned reading.”
True or False
16. According to the handout in your syllabus packet, College vs High School, one difference
between grades in High School and Grades in College is that in college, “‘Effort counts.’
Courses are structured to reward a ‘good-faith effort.’”
True or False
17. According to the handout in your syllabus packet, College vs High School, one difference
between a High School Teacher and College Professor is that “Professors have been trained as
experts in their particular areas of research.”
True or False
18. What do you think is the HCC’s Dress Code students are expected to follow?
______________________________________________________________________________
19. Is your instructor offended by student’s wearing their pants low around their waist or thighs
and revealing their underwear or undergarments, and parts of their body that should never be
revealed in a professional environment?
Y or N
20. Are you allowed to type your lecture notes on your computer in class?
Y or N
Why? ________________________________________________________________________
Signature Required: I have read the list of expectations and understand what will be expected of me
as a student in Ms. Gomez22’s class. I am committing myself to doing the homework and class reading
that is required to be successful in Art History and agree to the terms set forth in the Syllabus. I
understand that my grade is my responsibility.
Signature:____________________________Date:_____________________ *If you missed the
first day of class for whatever reason and you may submit the Syllabus Quiz no later than week 5
for half credit. This is the only late work I will accept during this 12 week semester.
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Your Professor’s Expectations
1-I expect each student to show civility and human concern for each of those with whom you
work and study while presenting a positive attitude and professional demeanor. This includes
such things as remaining alert in class respecting and never interrupting others, and keeping
phones off or on vibrate, and not playing music or anything else.
2-I expect that each student will arrive to class on time and, if you must miss class, alert me in
advance by e-mail of your absence.
3-If you arrive late, I expect you to walk in, quietly close the door, and sit without disrupting
the class.
4- I expect that you will appreciate the diversity of our campus and respect the right of each
student in the class.
5- I expect that you will contact me with any questions, concerns, or issues, which need to be
addressed concerning your success in this course.
6- I expect each student to read and agree to the terms set forth in the Syllabus, especially
concerning class policies, student work, quizzes and exams, and codes of conduct.
7-I expect that you realize college is difficult and not everyone attends or succeeds in college,
because colleges practice and promote a culture of higher learning, academic integrity, scholarly
behavior, and discipline, in which the student must abide by policies and deadlines that
demonstrate their mastery of a certain set of skills. If college was easy, everyone would have a
college degree.
Signature Required: I have read the list of expectations and understand what will be expected
of me as a student in Ms. Gomez’s class.
Signature:__________________________________________________Date:_______________
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Getting to Know You
Art History II: 1304
Class Time: ____________ Day: _____________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________
Telephone:_____________________________________________________________________
Major: _______________________________________________________________________
Do you work?
Yes or No
Marital status:
Are you a military veteran or active duty member?
Children:
Yes or No
1.
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?
2.
If you were a color, what color would you be and why?
3.
Give one word that best describes you.
4.
What’s the one thing that most people do not know about you?
5.
Who is your favorite artist?
6.
What is your favorite period in art?
7.
What do you hope to learn in this class? What are your expectations of this class?
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