Revised Spring 2014-15
SYLLABUS
ART 204
3 Semester Credit Hours A
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Art History II
3 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course covers a study of chronological development of different forms of
art, such as sculpture, painting, and architecture. Emphasis is placed on history
from the Renaissance to the present. Upon completion, students should be able
to communicate knowledge of time period and chronological sequence
including knowledge of themes, styles, and the impact of society on the arts.
II.
Prerequisite
None
III.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Gardner's Art through the Ages: A Global History (with CourseMate Printed
Access Card) , 14th Edition, Fred S. Kleiner
IV.
Course Learning Outcomes
A. Students will develop an understanding of the development of major artistic
achievements of the Western world in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
B. Students will develop an awareness of changes in style and iconography.
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Activities Promoting General Education Outcomes
A. Cognition
Students will think logically and analytically and demonstrate the
ability to synthesize knowledge.
B. Aesthetic Sensitivity
Students will learn the differing aesthetic sensibilities of various
historical cultures.
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Outline of Course Topics
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Proto-Renaissance in Italy
15th century Italian art
16th century Italian art
The Renaissance in Northern Europe
Baroque art
F. Rococo art
G. 19th century art
H. 20th century art
VII.
Methods of Instruction
Lecture and slide presentations by instructor
VIII. Evaluation and Assessment
A. Course Grade Assessment
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Participation in online Blog and practice projects is 5% of your final
grade. A minimum of 2 posting per week is required, thus
measuring the following general learning outcome of aesthetic
sensitivity.
Museum visit and review 5% of your grade thus measuring the following
general learning outcomes of aesthetic sensitivity.
Study modules 10% of your final grade. This measures the following
general learning outcome cognition.
Unit exams are 20% of your final grade. There will be 1 exam per unit.
Chapter Quizzes are 15% of your final grade. They are meant to aid in
your preparation for Unit exams. They will be used to assure your
understanding of materials covered and to help prepare you for the
midterm and final exams. This measures the following general
learning outcomes cognition.
Essays are 5% of your final grade. You will have 2 short essays to
complete as part of your midterm and final exam evaluations, thus
measuring the following general learning outcomes of cognition
and aesthetic sensitivity.
The Midterm is 20% of your final grade. It will cover any materials
presented in text, online, or outside reading we cover up to chapter
13, thus measuring the following general learning outcomes
cognition and aesthetic sensitivity.
The Final is 20% of your final grade. It will cover any materials presented
in text, online, or outside reading we cover after the midterm, thus
measuring the following general learning outcomes of information
literacy, cognition, aesthetic sensitivity, and communication
B. Departmental Assessment of General Education Outcomes
1. Students meeting the General Education Outcome of Cognition
will score at least 70% on a final exam which requires the students
to recognize specific works of art and respond to questions testing
students’ knowledge of art concepts and art history pertaining to
the works of art.
2. Students meeting the General Education Outcome of Aesthetic
Sensitivity will score at least 70% on an essay which requires the
students to critique a work of art, discussing the differing aesthetic
sensitivities of various historical cultures.
3. Every five years all Art 204 instructors will conduct an assessment
of the course. The appropriate forms will be completed by each
instructor and submitted to the division chair.
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IX.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall in-service of the year following the scheduled review of Art
204, a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted by
the instructors and division chair. The committee will submit a report of
any recommended curriculum changes for Art 204 to the division chair, who
will then submit them to the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Committee.
Upon approval by the SLO Committee, a copy will be filed with the Office
of Institutional Planning and Assessment.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered.
Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or
circumstance, should withdraw from the class before poor attendance interferes
with the student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course.
Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
X.
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
Northeast Alabama Community College and the Alabama State Board of
Education are committed to providing both employment and educational
environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual’s
race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment
is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that
constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
XI.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the American With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on
course outlines given to students at the beginning of each semester: “Any
individual who qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans
With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should
notify the instructor immediately.”