HISTORY OF AMERICAN ART I - ART 211-001N (17655) 3 Credits
Fall 2014 11:00AM-12:15PM Tu/Th
N-Technical/CT-0221
Northern Virginia Community College- ANNANDALE CAMPUS
Professor Cynthia Fischer
E-Mail: cfischer@nvcc.edu
Office hours: Tu/Th by appointment
Office: CM 3rd Floor Slide Library
Phone: (w)703- 257-6500 ext. 47067
*In the event of an emergency cancellation of class, please check Blackboard for further instructions. See
http://tac.nvcc.edu/blackboard/student/ for more information on how to use Blackboard.
Blackboard is the lifeline and main form of communication for this course, in addition to class lectures. Students must use
Blackboard for handouts, exam review sheets, and quizzes (see course schedule below for specific assignments and
deadlines). Students should check the Blackboard site regularly for course announcements, syllabus updates, posting of
grades, and if school is closed to inclement weather or any other reason. For frequently asked questions on school closings
go to: http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/homepage/closing.htm#faq .
Copies of the complete syllabus are available through the Blackboard web site.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Surveys the history of American art from the 1600's to the present. Emphasizes architecture, sculpture, and painting. Includes crafts,
decorative arts, and photography. Lecture 3 hours per week.Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 credits.
TEXT & REQUIRED MATERIALS: Wayne Craven’s American Art: History and Culture, revised 1st edition, 2003, available at the
bookstore. Be sure to check the maps and diagrams that will help to clarify key historical concepts. Also, use the glossary for
definitions of art terms at the back of the textbook. Scantron forms should be purchased for each in-class exam.
CLASS PROCEDURES
-Regular and thorough preparation for each class is expected of everyone.
-College standards for quality and punctuality will apply to all work.
-Appropriate behavior is expected at all times. Any student behaving inappropriately will be dropped from the course. If you are in
doubt about what is appropriate behavior by college (i.e.adult) standards, ask in advance.
-Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable, and will result in a failing grade for the course and a letter in your student file. This
includes plagiarism and cheating. Students are expected to follow Information Technology Student/Patrol Ethics Agreement as posted
in computer areas and academic integrity standards as set down in the Student Handbook (see below).
Academic Dishonesty (NOVA Catalog 2012-2013)
When College officials award credit, degrees, and certificates, they must assume the absolute integrity of the work you have done;
therefore, it is important that you maintain the highest standard of honor in your scholastic work.
The College does not tolerate academic dishonesty. Students who are not honest in their academic work will face disciplinary action
along with any grade penalty the instructor imposes. Procedures for disciplinary measures and appeals are outlined in the Student
Handbook. In extreme cases, academic dishonesty may result in dismissal from the College. Academic dishonesty, as a general rule,
involves one of the following acts:
1. Cheating on an examination or quiz, including giving, receiving, or soliciting information and the unauthorized use of notes or
other materials during the examination or quiz.
2. Buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting any material purported to be the unreleased contents of a forthcoming examination, or
the use of such material.
3. Substituting for another person during an examination or allowing another person to take your place.
4. Plagiarizing means taking credit for another person’s work or ideas. This includes copying another person’s work either word
for word or in substance without acknowledging the source.
5. Accepting help from or giving help to another person to complete an assignment, unless the instructor has approved such
collaboration in advance.
6. Knowingly furnishing false information to the College; forgery and alteration or use of College documents or instruments of
identification with the intent to defraud.
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Attendance/Student Participation (NOVA Catalog 2012-2013)
Education is a cooperative endeavor between the student and the instructor. Instructors plan a variety of learning activities to help their
students master the course content. Your contribution is to participate in these activities within the framework established in the class
syllabus. Faculty will identify specific class attendance policies and other requirements of the class in the class syllabus that is
distributed at the beginning of each term. Successful learning requires good communication between students and instructors;
therefore, in most cases, regular classroom attendance, or regular participation in the case of a non-traditional course format, is
essential. It is your responsibility to inform your instructor prior to an absence from class if this is requested by the instructor in the
class syllabus. You are responsible for making up all course work missed during an absence. In the event of unexplained absences,
your instructor may withdraw you administratively from the course. If you do not attend at least one class meeting or participate in a
distance learning class by the Census Date (Last Day to Drop with a Tuition Refund), your class registration will be administratively
deleted. This means that there will be no record of the class or any letter grade on your transcript. Furthermore, your class load will be
reduced by the course credits, and this may affect your full-time or part-time student status. Your tuition will not be refunded.
SPECIFIC ATTENDANCE and PARTICIPATION POLICY: Attendance is strictly required and makes up 30 points of your grade.
Attendance will be taken each class. To earn all 30 points, students must attend class regularly (with only one or two excused
absences) and participate regularly in class discussions. Excessive absences override the point system even if a student participates
regularly when in class: If more than four classes are missed, one letter grade will be subtracted from your final grade. Five absences
mean your highest course grade will be a C. Six absences will result in a D for the course. Any absences greater than six will result in
a grade of F for the semester. Absences are excused in emergency situations only and at the discretion of the instructor.
REQUIRED WORK
-Reading of the assigned material for each class.
-Regular Attendance
-No extra credit
20% or 30 points- Exam I (in class Tuesday September 24)
20% or 30 points- Exam II (in class Tuesday November 5)
20% or 30 points- Final Exam (taken online on Blackboard between 12noon Tues. Dec. 10 and 12noon Tues. Dec. 17)
20% or 30 points- Group Presentation
20% or 30 points- Attendance and Participation
150 points- TOTAL POSSIBLE SEMESTER POINTS
MAKE-UP EXAMS: Since projected images are used for exams, it is difficult to give make-up exams. Make-ups will NOT be given for
missed exams except under the most extenuating circumstance AND with appropriate documentation (Doctor’s note for sickness, and
any other circumstance will be handled individually). Failure to take an exam within the specified time period will result in a grade of
zero “0” for that assignment. IF there is appropriate documentation for failing to take an exam, the make-up exam will consist of a
similar exam on an individual basis.
GROUP PRESENTATION (30 points): For this assignment each group of one, two, or three students in the class will choose an
American artist, architect, or designer who worked in the 19th century or earlier (anything before 1900 !) and create a short Powerpoint
presentation to give to the class. You will give background history on this person’s life and career AND analyze 2 or 3 key works. The
presentation is to be approximately five to ten minutes in length and is due on specific days in class as listed on the sign-up sheet.
Late presentations will be penalized a point a day. You may choose an artist we have covered in class or one we have not. A more
detailed explanation of this assignment is posted on Blackboard and will be covered at length in class. 1 or 2 groups will present on
each of these days and a sign-up sheet will be passed out in class early in the semester, then posted on Blackboard. The
presentation dates are as follows:
Tues. Nov. 4
Thurs. Nov. 6
Tues. Nov. 11
Thurs. Nov. 13
Tues. Nov. 18
Tues. Dec. 2
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Northern Virginia Community College- ANNANDALE CAMPUS
NOTE: If any student has a special learning condition or needs special equipment, please notify the instructor early in the semester.
In case of emergency, please follow the emergency procedure as discussed on the first day of class and as posted in the classroom.
NOVA is a place for learning and growing. You should feel safe and comfortable anywhere on this campus. In order to meet this
objective, you should: a) let your instructor, his/her supervisor, the Dean of Students or Provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome or
uncomfortable situation arises that interferes with the learning process (Campus Police-703-764-5000); b) inform the instructor within
the first two weeks of classes if you have received a special needs or a disability accommodation that may affect your performance in
this course. The Special Needs/Disabilities Counselors are in CA 112, 703-323-3200.
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TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE AND READING ASSIGNMENTS
**this schedule is subject to change based on the pace of this class and at the instructor’s discretion**
Introduction to course, go over syllabus
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 1
Chapter 1
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 2
Chapter 2
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 3
Chapter 3
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 4
Chapter 4
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 5
*Last day to drop a class with a tuition refund or change to audit. (census date)*
Chapter 5
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 6
Chapter 6
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 7
Chapter 7
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 8 and begin looking over Exam I Review Sheet posted on Blackboard
Chapter 8
HOMEWORK: Study for Exam I
Exam I
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 9
Chapter 9
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 10
Chapter 10
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 11
Chapter 11
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 12
Chapter 12
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 13
Chapter 13
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 14
NO CLASS- FALL BREAK
Chapter 14
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 15
Chapter 15
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 16 and begin looking at Exam II Review Sheet posted on Blackboard
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Northern Virginia Community College- ANNANDALE CAMPUS
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Chapter 16
HOMEWORK: Study for Exam II
Exam II
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 17
Chapter 17
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 18
*Last Day to Withdraw without Grade Penalty*
Chapter 18; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 19
Chapter 19; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Read first half of chapter 20
Chapter 20 part 1; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Read 2nd half of chapter 20
Chapter 20 part 2; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 21
DVD PRESENTATION: America’s Castles in Newport, RI; Student Presentations
NO CLASS – Instructor presenting at VCU Symposium
NO CLASS – Instructor presenting at VCU Symposium
NO CLASS—THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Chapter 21; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 22
Chapter 22; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Read chapter 23
Chapter 23; Student Presentations
HOMEWORK: Study for Final Exam and take Final Exam on Blackboard!
TAKE FINAL EXAM ON BLACKBOARD BY 12noon on Tuesday December 16!!!
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