Departmental Course Syllabus

ARTS1303 – Art History Survey I

Department:  Visual Arts                            Revision Date:  October, 2005

San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
Course Number and Title: ARTS 1303, Art History Survey I
Credit Hours: 3

Instructor: Marleen Hoover
Office:  VATC 222L                Phone Number: 486-1035
Email: mhoover@alamo.edu             Fax: 486-1758
Web Address: http://www.alamo.edu/sac/vat/Faculty/hoover/index.htm

Visual Arts Department Phone Number:  486-1030

I. Catalog Description: This is a lecture course in the history of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms from prehistoric times to the 14th century. (This course qualifies as 3 hours of the International Studies Local Certificate.)

II. Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements:  None

III. Text: Gardner's Art through the Ages, Volume I, 13th (or most recent) edition.  Thomson/Wadsworth.

IV. Instruction will consist of: lectures; projected images (from the SAC digital images collection, the internet, slides); videos to illustrate lectures; student participation in discussions of the material presented; visits to local art museums and galleries.

V. Course Content:
       A.  Prehistoric Art. Paleolithic Period: Paintings on walls of caves, engravings, sculpture. Neolithic Period: Role of abstraction, Megaliths.

       B.  Art of the Ancient Near East. Major periods in cultural, philosophical and social developments. Evolution of architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture.

       C.  The Art of Egypt. Major periods in cultural, philosophical and social developments. Evolution of architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture. Stylistic development of painting.

       D.  Aegean Art.  Major periods in cultural, philosophical, and social developments. Crete and Mycenae.  Evolution of architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture.  Stylistic development of painting. The minor arts; pottery and metal craft.

       E.  Art of Ancient Greece. Major periods in history of art. Evolution of architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture, painting and vase painting.

       F.   Art of India before 1100.  Major religious and cultural developments impacting artistic form and content from pre-Harappan settlements to 1100.  Evolution of architectural forms.

       G. Chinese Art before 1280.  Major religious, philosophical and cultural developments in artistic directions from Neolithic China and the early dynasties to 1280.  Evolution of architectural forms.

       H.  Japanese Art before 1392.  Major religious and cultural developments and their impact on indigenous art forms and concepts from Neolithic Jomon period to 1392.  Stylistic development of architecture and sculpture.

       I.   Etruscan and Roman Art.  Major history of area; cultural, philosophical and social development.  Evolution of architectural forms.  Stylistic development of sculpture and painting.

       J.   Early Christian, Jewish and Byzantine Art. Major periods in religious and cultural developments in the East and West. Evolution of architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture. Stylistic development of painting and manuscript illumination. The minor arts; mosaics, metal craft.

       K.  Islamic Art.  Major religious and cultural developments in the Islamic world.  Evolution of Islamic design and decoration.  Development of architecture and luxury arts.

       L.  Art of the Americas before 1300.  Major settlement patters and cultural developments originating in north, south, and central America from hunter-gatherer cultures to 1300.  Architectural developments, ceramics, wall painting, relief sculpture; gold, other metals, and textile arts.

       M.  Art of Ancient Africa.  Major social, religious and cultural developments impacting the arts of the various peoples primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa from late Paleolithic  times to approximately 1700.  Saharan rock art, ceramics, wood carving, mask-making and community rituals.

       N.  Early Medieval Art in Europe. Major religious and cultural developments in Europe (c. 700-1000) including artistic manifestations of the migratory tribes.  Evolution of architectural forms.  Development of manuscript illumination.  Calligraphy, gold and other metal crafts.

       O.  Romanesque Art. Major religious and cultural developments in Europe (c. 1000-1150). Evolution of architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture. Development of manuscript illumination. The minor arts, especially metal craft, needlework and book arts.

       P.  Gothic Art. Major religious and cultural developments in Europe (c. 1150-1400). Evolution of
       architectural forms. Stylistic development of sculpture. Manuscript illumination, stained glass and
       metal craft.  Stylistic, thematic and material development in painting.

VI. Learning Outcomes and Performance Objectives with their methods of
measurement are used to determine the students' mastery of those outcomes.

Learning Outcome 1: the student will identify vocabulary, media, and general theories related to the history of art from the Paleolithic era to approximately 1400 ce.
Evaluation:  written assignments, including research papers, and written exams.

Learning Outcome 2: the student will distinguish and classify works of art and architecture within the context of the individual, society, time, place and circumstance in the time frame of this course.
Evaluation:  written assignments, including research papers, and written exams.

Learning Outcome 3: the student will describe the material, cultural and conceptual conditions involved in making and using works of art and architecture.
Evaluation:  written assignments, including research papers, museum/gallery visits and written exams.
   
Learning Outcome 4: the student will interpret works of art and architecture by synthesizing formal analysis with scholarly research.
Evaluation:  Research papers, exhibit and/or resource critique.

VII. Course requirements and grade computation.

A.     College Requirements:

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded "F." Postponed examinations result in a grade of "I." The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an "F." (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

See Instructor Requirements for additional grade computation information.

B.     Departmental Requirements:
1.     Students must abide by all posted rules and established procedures for studio, equipment, and computer use.
2.     Students are not allowed to bring food or drink into the studios/classrooms.
3.     Students must observe proper gallery etiquette by not touching or leaning on artworks or sculpture pedestals.

C.  INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.  Contact Information:  Phone number:  (210) 486-1035.  Office:  VATC 222L.  Email: mhoover@alamo.edu.  Office hours:  Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Course webpage:  http://www.alamo.edu/sac/vat/arthistory/arts1303/courses.htm

2.  Course requirements:  

  • One 1-page (typed, double-spaced) report on chapters as noted;
  • One 2-page (typed, double-spaced) mid-term report, topic to be discussed;
  • One 4-page research paper, topic to be approved by instructor (Note: a project may be substituted for the paper; to be discussed in class);
  • Periodic quizzes, mid-term and final exams;
  • Visits to Museum(s), SAC computer lab and library.

3.  Course evaluation: 
        Chapter reports  15%
        Quizzes 15% (combined)
        Mid-term report  15%
        Museum visit 10%
        Mid-term exam  15%
        Research paper  15%
        Final exam   15%

4.  Attendance policy:  See the policy published in the SAC bulletin;  after the equivalent of two weeks of classes, the student may be dropped by the instructor.

5.    Other instructor requirements:  Only the first quiz may be made up late.  PLEASE NOTE:  After the drop date, 2 points will be deducted from the final grade for every absence beyond the number allowed (see above).  Also:  Please note -- absolutely NO electronic devices (including laptops) may be used for any purpose whatsoever in this class without special permission. 

6.  CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

SPRING 2010

ARTS 1303-001 -- Tuesday-Thursday -- 9:25 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
ARTS 1303-002 -- Tuesday-Thursday -- 1:40 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.

On campus courses meet in Room 122, Visual Arts and Technology Center, Corner of Dewey and Lewis Streets.

Please Note:  If you are reading this course schedule on line, each chapter is linked to a chapter page with information related to assignments.  Be careful to note which assignments are specifically for your class.

View textbook information, publisher's website at: http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&flag=student&product_isbn_issn=9780495115496&disciplinenumber=374.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12
Introduction to class. Overview of art, issues, art elements, and discussion.
Homework:  Read Chapter 1, Art Before History.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
View Chapter 1 art images and discussion related to Paleolithic Art .
Homework: Continue reading Chapter 1.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
View art images and discussion related to Neolithic Art in Chapter 1.
Homework:  Read Chapter 2, The Ancient Near East.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
View Chapter 2 art images, lecture and discussion.
Homework:  Read Chapter 3, Egypt Under the Pharaohs.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26
View Chapter 3 art images, lecture,  and discussion. Reports on Chapters 1, 2, OR 3 due from students last names A-M.
Homework:  Prepare for Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.
Homework:  Read  Chapter 4, The Prehistoric Aegean.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Review first quiz.  Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 4.
Homework:  Continue reading Chapter 4.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Complete images and discussion on Chapter 4.
Homework:  Homework:  Read Chapter 5, Ancient Greece.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
SPECIAL ACTIVITY -- EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
Homework:  Continue reading Chapter 5.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 5.  Reports on chapters 4 OR 5 due from students last names N-Z.
Homework:  Continue reading Chapter 5.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Complete images and discussion on Chapter 5. Homework:  Prepare for Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5.  Homework:  Read Chapter 6, South and Southeast Asia Before 1200.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 6.
Homework:  Read Chapter 7, China and Korea to 1279.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 7.
Homework: Read Chapter 8, Japan Before 1333.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 8.  Reports  on Chapters 6, 7, OR 8 due from students last names A-M.   Homework: Read Chapter 9, The Etruscans.

EVERYONE -- TUESDAY, MARCH 2-- Visit to the San Antonio Museum of Art at 200 West Jones -- time either 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. -- Meet in the lobby.  

See the "Women's History Committee" schedule of events at San Antonio College at http://www.alamo.edu/sac/vat/arthistory/arts1303/women.htm

THURSDAY, MARCH 4
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 9.
Homework: Read Chapter 10, The Roman Empire.

TUESDAY, MARCH 9
Lecture images, and discussion related to Chapter 10.
Homework:  Read Chapter 11, Late Antiquity.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapter 11.  Reports on Chapters 9 through 13 due from students last names N-Z.  Homework:  Read Chapter 12, Byzantium.

Spring break time!!  March 15-21!! Enjoy the week!!

TUESDAY, MARCH 23
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapter 12.
Homework:  WORK ON MID-TERM PAPERS  and read Chapter 13,   The Islamic World.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25
MID-TERM PAPERS DUE.
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapter 13.
Homework:  study for mid-term exam on Chapters 6 through 13.

TUESDAY, MARCH 30
Mid-Term Exam on Chapters 6 through 13.
Homework:  Read Chapter 14, Native Arts of the Americas Before 1300.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2
VISIT TO SAC LIBRARY AT THE MOODY LEARNING CENTER TO EXPLORE ART RESOURCES.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapter 14.
Homework:   Read Chapter 15,   Africa Before 1800.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8
Lecture, images, and discussion related to Chapter 15.  Reports on Chapters 14 OR 15 due from students last names A-M.
Homework:  Read Chapter 16, Early Medieval Europe.

TUESDAY, APRIL 13
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 16.
Homework:  Homework: Read Chapter 17, Romanesque Europe.

THURSDAY, APRIL 15
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 17. Reports due on Chapters 16, 17, or 18 from students last names N-Z.
Homework:  Read Chapter 18, Gothic Europe.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Lecture, art images,  and discussion on Chapter 18.
Homework:  Work on final research papers.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22
Complete lecture and discussion on  Chapter 18.
Homework:  Work on final research papers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT CHAPTER 19 IS COVERED IN ART HISTORY II

TUESDAY, APRIL 27
Final papers due from students last names A-M.  Oral report required for sharing.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Final papers due from students last names N-Z.  Oral report requred for sharing.

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE -- Note:  the final exam will focus on Chapters 14 through 18, and will include at least one broad essay question related to the entire semester.  CLICK HERE FOR POTENTIAL BROAD ESSAY QUESTIONS!!

9:25 A.M. CLASS:  THURSDAY, MAY 6, 9:25 A.M. TO 11:55 A.M.

1:40 P.M. CLASS:  TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1:40 P.M. TO 4:10 P.M. 

VIII. College Policies:

A.    San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or service.

B.     Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
Adopted by the College Academic Council on May 10, 2000

C.     ADA Statement: "As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: 486-0020.

D.    A Rapid Response Team exists for the purposes of responding to emergencies.  If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuations, notify DisABILITY Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone:  (210) 486-0020.

E.     Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

F.     Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, January 2000.

G.     San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the
first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week
semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive
absences, the instructor will record a grade of "W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to
ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
   
H.    San Antonio College is a smoke free campus

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J.     Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the "Student Code of Conduct" and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
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