SLO for Art 101/102/103
Authors: Sandra Robinson and John Seed
Draft Date: May 2, 2008
Courses: Art 101, Prehistoric Through Medieval Art, Art 102, Gothic Through
Renaissance Art, Art 103, Introduction to Modernism.
Objectives 1, 4 and 5 selected from Course Outline:
- Identify and define the formal and stylistic elements of art using proper art terminology.
- Discuss the historical, political and/or religious contexts of works of art.
- Analyze the style of various art forms, distinguish the stylistic differences between time
periods and/or movements, and identify stylistic influences.
Outcome to be reviewed and normed:
Essays or assignments that ask for a stylistic formal analysis of one or more works of art,
that results in identifying the culture/period that produced the work(s). The analysis also
reflects the iconography/symbolism and historical framework which supports the
purpose/function of the art.
SLO Scale Components
Cultural Style
Excellent: Correct, provides specific in-depth discussion using proper art terminology.
Satisfactory: Correct, as above, but may lack vocabulary or depth of discussion.
Poor: Depth of discussion and terminology are lacking.
Art Elements/Formal Analysis
Excellent: Correct, provides specific in-depth discussion using proper art terminology.
Satisfactory: Correct, as above, but may lack vocabulary or depth of discussion.
Poor: Depth of discussion and terminology are lacking.
Iconography/Symbolism
Excellent: Correct, provides specific in-depth discussion using proper art terminology.
Satisfactory: Generally correct, as above, but may somewhat lack completeness and/or
depth of discussion.
Poor: Wrong.
Historical Context
Excellent: Correct and thorough, containing social, religious, and/or political background
that is the motivation of the work or is reflected in it.
Satisfactory: Adequate content containing social, religious, and/or political background
that is the motivation of the work or is reflected in it.
Poor: Wrong or lacking the above.
Purpose/Function
Excellent: Thorough and accurate, relating back to style and historical context.
Satisfactory: Adequately relates back to style and context, but may lack some complete
discussion, targeted content and/or all of the above.
Poor: Wrong or lacking all of the above.