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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 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. Student Learning Outcomes (Competencies) and methods of Evaluation used to determine the students have achieved the outcome (competencies): 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: During the Summer semester, Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and by appointment. Course webpage: http://www.alamo.edu/sac/vat/arthistory/arts1303/courses.htm 2. Course requirements:
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Course evaluation: 4. Attendance policy: See the policy published in the SAC bulletin; after the equivalent of two weeks of classes (in the summer, 4 days), the student may be dropped by the instructor. 5.
Other: Make-up exam policy per the instructor: Only
the first quiz may be made up late. Also, after the drop date, 2
points will be
deducted for every absence over the number allowed. 6. CALENDAR/SCHEDULE SUMMER 2010 ARTS 1303-001 -- MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:50 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. On campus courses meet in Room 122, Visual Arts and
Technology
Center, 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. MONDAY, JUNE 7 TUESDAY, JUNE 8 Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 2. Homework: Read Chapter 3, Egypt Under the Pharaohs. THURSDAY, JUNE 10 FRIDAY, JUNE 11 MONDAY, JUNE 14 TUESDAY, JUNE 156 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 THURSDAY, JUNE 17 FRIDAY, JUNE 18 MONDAY, JUNE 21 TUESDAY, JUNE 22 TUESDAY, JUNE 22 -- Visit to the San Antonio Museum
of
Art at 200 West Jones -- at 6:30 p.m. -- Meet in the lobby of the
museum. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 THURSDAY, JUNE 24 FRIDAY, JUNE 25 MONDAY, JUNE 28 TUESDAY, JUNE 29 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 THURSDAY, JULY 1 FRIDAY, JULY 2 MONDAY, JULY 5 TUESDAY, JULY 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE -- 8:50 A.M. TO 10:20 A.M. -- CLICK HERE FOR POTENTIAL BROAD ESSAY QUESTIONS!! 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: 733-2347". 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) 733-2347. 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 I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers: ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911 ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099 ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (for information on college closures) 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. www.alamo.edu/sa/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf |
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