ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Art Department
COURSE SYLLABUS: Fall 2013
ARTS 1303 (Dual-Credit)
HISTORY OF ART 1
the combined edition elsewhere if planning to take
both semesters.
INSTRUCTOR: DANIELA KOONTZ
dkoontz@alvinisd.net
281.245.3000 ext. 4320
FAC 116, Alvin High School
glue sticks
pen or pencil for notes
notebook for notes and handouts
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
This course includes a critical and analytical study
of the great historical works of art in architecture,
sculpture, painting, and the minor arts from prehistoric times through the medieval period.
CREDIT 3 HOURS
ADA STATEMENT
If you require accommodations because of a
physical, mental, or learning disability, please notify
the instructor of this course as soon as possible
and preferably before the end of the first two weeks
of class.
COURSE OUTCOMES
In completing this course, the student will
 Demonstrate an awareness of the historical,
sociological, cultural, and aesthetic context of
ancient art.
 Demonstrate awareness of the scope and
variety of ancient art.
 Use and understand visual vocabulary.
 Use formal analysis to interpret meaning in
ancient artwork.
 Compare and contrast themes in art history by
analyzing specific visual examples.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND
MATERIALS
Stokstad, Marilyn, Art History, 4th Edition, Vol. 1. is
available at the ACC bookstore or students can buy
TOPICS
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Introduction to Art History and Pre-historic Art
Non-western Art
The Ancient Near East and Egypt
The Aegean and Greece
The Etruscans and Rome
Early Christian Art, Byzantium, and Islam
Medieval Europe and the Romanesque
Gothic, High Gothic and Early Renaissance
EXPECTATIONS
Regular attendance is integral to success in this
class. Much of the material on the quizzes and
exam will be covered in class. Students are
expected to read the textbook, come prepared for
the quizzes, and participate in class discussions.
The quizzes and the final exam will consist of slide
identifications and multiple-choice questions. In
addition, two short essays are required. Late
essays will be marked down ten points per day.
With a valid excuse (medical, sporting events, etc.)
missed quizzes can be a made up with a written
assignment.
EVALUATION
QUIZZES: Quizzes will be given approximately
every three weeks and will cover the topics listed
above. They will consist primarily of image
identifications and multiple-choice questions.
Identifications = 50%
Lecture questions = 25%
Textbook questions = 25%
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ESSAY: Essay #1 will be a 3-5 page formal
analysis of an ancient work of art using art historical
terms and vocabulary. Essay #2 will be a careful
rewrite of Essay #1. Students will submit their
essays to Blackboard/Turnitin.com No research is
required; only careful observation. Late essays will
be marked down 10 points per day.
CLASS PARTICIPATION: Students will briefly
present information about selected images from the
textbook to the class. Much of the course will be
conducted as a seminar rather than a traditional
lecture course. Hands-on activities and group
discussions are also considered class participation.
FINAL EXAM: The final exam will be cumulative
assessment of the entire semester. It will consist of
slide identifications, multiple-choice questions, and
a short compare and contrast essay. Review notes
will be provided.
First 9 Weeks:
Quizzes
Essay
Class Participation
70%
20%
10%
Second 9 Weeks:
Quizzes
Essay Rewrite
Class Participation
70%
20%
10%
Final Exam:
7% of total semester
Grading Scale
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
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