SYLLABUS FOR HISTORY OF ART 1

Term: Fall 2010 (September 7 – December 18= )

Course Number:&= nbsp; MFA 280x

Instructor: Mr. Martin Martinez

Office: Room # 70

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E-mail:MMARTINEZ@CCSJ.EDU

Office Hours: <= /b>We= dnesday 11:00-2:00, Friday 10:00-2:00 =

Course Time: Monday 7:00-10:00=

Room: 300

Course Descriptio= n: The cont= ent of this course will be a survey of visual expression from Pre-History to the Renaissance including major areas of Western and Non-Western traditions. Th= is course is intended to give insight into the nature of these art forms throu= gh a study of aesthetic thought an exploration of the elements and techniques of art, and the relationship of the artist’s work and society.

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Prerequisites: MFA 270 = or permission of the instructor or program director.

Textbooks: = Marilyn Stokstad Art History Re= vised Second Edition

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" g= rade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy on Attend= ance: Student missing three or more classes are subject to a failing grade or administrat= ive withdrawal .=

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices (Cell phones, beepers, pagers ..etc<= /span>.) are to be turned off during class.

Classroom Decorum: Students should act toward each oth= er in a cooperative, respectful manner. Comments and questions are encouraged, but only one person talks at a time. No talking is allowed d= uring listening/viewing activities.   Leaving and re-entering the room is to be kept to a minimum. Socializing is out of place during class.

The instructor will give any stude= nt who does not follow the above rules a verbal warning. If the offending behavior persists= , the instructor will (1) lower the student’s final grade or (2) request th= at they be given an administrative withdrawal from the course.

Class Policy For Assignments: Assignments must be turned in on time, assignmen= ts that are late will receive a lower grade.

Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center is dedicated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to devel= op course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparat= ion, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a sp= ecific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. Tutoring is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at= no charge and is available to support most introductory courses. Tutoring in support of some other courses is available as well. The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413. The telephone number is 219.473.4287 or 800.700.9100 ext. 287. <= /o:p>

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Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. = The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.

Pl= ease note: All papers can and may be submit= ted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.



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Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph libr= ary or bookstore. These texts out= line how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic medi= a.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students = may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes pri= or to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests= may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from cour= ses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incu= rs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Academic Alerts

In an effort to keep you informed of serious problems affecting your ability to pass this course, students who are in jeopardy of not passing may receive an Academic Alert to notify them= of the situation and the remedial actions they should take to put them in good academic standing

Student Support Services:

Among its other services, the Student Support Services Office guides, counsels and assists students with disabilities. If a student believes that he or she needs a “reasonable accommodation” of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition (e.g., additional time needed for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.), he or she should contact t= he Student Support Services Office at 473-4388. Staff there will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, = if necessary, to address the matter.

Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

·      =    Assess the role of ar= t in society

·      =    Gain a better understanding of art and art history

·      =    Analyze and identify art throughout the different periods

·      =    Research a topic in a= rt

Assessment:=

Exams (Midterm, Final, Slide Exam) =         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           =   300 POINTS

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments/quizzes        =    150 POINTS

Class presentation and assessment instruments&nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                  =     50 POINTS

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A=3D500-455=

B=3D454-400=

C=3D399-350=

D=3D349-300=

F=3D299-0

Class Assignments= :

1.)    Midterm Examination wi= ll consist of material covered over the first half of the course.

2.)    Slide Identification Q= uiz will consist of twenty-slide identification.

3.)    Final Examination will consist of material covered over the second half of the course.<= /span>

4.)    Research Paper: 10 pag= es. The instructor must approve subject.

5.)    Oral Presentation on Research subject.

6.)    Weekly Assignments or Quizzes

Research Paper

Students will be required to submit an 10 page research p= aper examining a topic that is approved by the instructor. Research papers must = be typed (double – spaced). Bibliography and images supporting your rese= arch does not count as your page count. Research material must be from several sources. Paper is due on the last meeting date. Late assignments will resul= t in a failing grade. Highest possible grade for makeup examination is the grade= of “B”.    &nb= sp;

READING ASSIGNMEN= TS

Introduction

Chapter 1 Prehistory and Prehistoric Art in Europe

Chapter 2 Art of the Ancient Near East=

Chapter 3 Art of Ancient Egy= pt

Chapter 4 Art of the Ancient Aegean

Chapter 5 Art of Ancient Gre= ece

Chapter 6 Etruscan Art and Roman Art

Chapter 7 Jewish, Early Christians and Byzantine Art

Chapter 14 Early Medieval Art in Europe

Chapter 15Romanesque Art

Chapter 16 Gothic Art of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Century

Chapter 17 Fourteenth-Century Art in Europe

Chapter 18 Fifteenth Century Art in Northern Europe

Chapter 19 Renaissance Art in Fifteenth Century

Chapter 20 Sixteenth Century Art in Italy

Topics to be discussed:

What is Art?

What is Art History?

The Role of the Artist

Society and the effect it has on art

Artists

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