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REQUIRED TEXTS:
Penelope J.E. Davies. The Portable Edition of Janson’s History of Art, ISBN-13 978-0205179596 Edition 8, includes web access
for MyArts Lab. Register for MyArtsLab for Janson’s History of Art, 8e, Vol. 2. A comprehensive online resource and study guide.
Or, you may already have the combined version of Janson’s History of Art, Vols. I and 2.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Henry Sayre. A World of Art, seventh edition, Student Edition ISBN 13: 978-0-205-88757-6 (alk. Paper)
Marilyn Stokstad . Art History, vols. 1 and 2, ISBN: 0-13-357500-4
Barret, Terry. Criticizing Art: Understanding the Contemporary, ISBN: 0-7674-1165-X, McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Gibaldi. Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, ISBN: 0-13-048605-1, Prentice Hall
The Harper Collins Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, by Ralph Mayer, ISBN: 0-06-461012-8 (pbk.)
Vasari on Technique, translated by Louisa S. Maclehose Dover, ISBN: 0-486-20717-X
Vasari’s Lives of the Artists,
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Each student will be required to keep an essential continuous journal/notebook which exhibits involved
development of the required written and visual components, including notes from acquired and individually chosen investigations.
2. Paper and pen or pencil for note taking in class and at exhibitions
3. Personal computer or access to one).
4. Digital camera (or phone with camera)
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Technical Requirements: |
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OFF CAMPUS EVENTS:
• Attendance at off campus art events in Savannah is MANDATORY. Attendance to these events will serve as research for art criticism papers.
• Students are responsible for their own transportation. Bus schedules (routes 12 and 24) are available.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Students are required to prepare for each class.
2. Students are required to come to, and participate in all class discussions and critiques.
3. Students are required to complete all project assignments.
4. Students are responsible for obtaining all information pertinent to assignments, lectures, demonstrations, discussions and critiques for missed classes.
COURSE GRADE ASSIGNMENTS:
* Participation: This is a combination of class, and field trip attendance.
Unit Quizzes: Administered once a specific unit(s) has been covered in class.
• Assignments: Students are required to complete class and event assignments throughout the semester.
• Midterm/Final: This grade includes your Midterm and Final multiple-choice exams and Term paper.
All assessments are equally weighted.
Participation Quality points 10%
Assignments 35%
Class Group Discussion participation 10%
Unit Quizzes 10%
Midterm/Final 35%
Overall Course Grade 100%
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Information literacy: This course incorporates information literacy, in which students will be required to access, evaluate,
and use information effectively, ethically and legally, and to complete an assessment of information literacy skills exam.
Technology Requirements for this Course:
Please read the following information about technology requirements in a Hybrid online course.
These requirements must be addressed before you begin the coursework.
Tigerworld Network Activation
(Setup your Tigerworld username and password by visiting http://simba.savannahstate.edu/students/login.aspx)
Browser Check
Verify that you have the appropriate version of your browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc)
Check to make sure you have turned off your browser’s
pop-up blocker.
Plug-ins
It is possible that you will need plug-ins such as Adobe Reader
in this course. If you need a particular plug-in, a link to
download the plug-in is provided in the course. Running a check
with the browser checker should indicate if you have the plug-in
required.
Internet Connection
It is highly recommended that you use an Internet connection
faster than a telephone dial-up connection.
• DSL or cable internet access at home or a high bandwidth connection on campus is suitable.
ATTENDANCE:
There are no excused absences. Arrive on before or on time. The door will be locked five minutes after the starting hour. Arriving late or departing early will result in a drop of one letter grade for the DAILY GRADE, for that day.
Coming to class without materials appropriate to the assigned project
will result in a drop of two letter grades for the DAILY GRADE,
for that day.
COURSE POLICIES:
Savannah State University Attendance Policy: Participation quality points may not exceed 20% of the total grade for the class.
Instructor Policy: Your participation grade is worth 10% of your final grade.
Everyone starts off with 100% participation. Each time you miss a class you will lose a percentage of this grade.
To figure out your participation grade divide your attendance by the total number of class meetings. No excuses will be accepted
for absences unless the instructor is given prior notice of your absence. The instructor reserves the right to except or reject requests for absences.
***REMINDER:
Lectures: Weekly lectures are mandatory. Class roll will be taken daily at the beginning of each class.
Five minutes after class has started the doors will be locked and you will not be admitted.
Make-up Exams/Quizzes: Make-ups are up to the discretion of the instructor.
Assignments: All assignments must be turned in on the due date to qualify for full credit. Acceptance of late work is up to the instructor’s discretion. Qualifying pre-midterm assignments may be turned in for credit up until midterm and post-midterm assignments up until finals. Late work will have a maximum of 89/100 possible points. No assignments will be accepted via personal e-mail unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
*****Writing Assignments:
The proper format for written assignments are as follows: typed,
12pt, doubled space, New Times Roman,
1” margins top and bottom, 1.25” margins left and right.
All papers will conform to basic MLA research writing format.
Group Projects:
Students are graded on group performance. Students in groups each receive the same grade. Group assignments that require class presentation will only award grades to students that participate in the class presentation.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a serious offence and is grounds for failure of the course and expulsion from the university. To avoid copyright infringement site your sources, and do not “copy and paste,” and stay away from online resources such as Wikipedia. Googling is a two way street and your papers and their sources will be checked.
Electronic Devices:
Students are required to turn off their cell phones completely before class begins. Cell phones or any other communication devices may not be used during exams or quizzes. Students found using these devices during Exams/Quizzes will receive an F.
Talking during lectures: (that is not related to class discussion) is considered rude and will not be tolerated. Students who consistently talk during lectures and class discussions will be asked to leave. This may result in the student being marked absent for the day.
Students are expected to read, be familiar with and adhere to University regulations. Students are expected to complete reading assignments prior to the lectures/discussions and to participate in the learning process.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
Students who require academic adjustments in the classroom due to a disability must first register with Savannah State University Disability Services. Following registration and within the first two weeks of class, please contact the instructor to discuss appropriate academic accommodations. Appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure equal access to this course.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
WEEK 1
T - 8 /13 Introduction to the course.
Informal review of highlights from Art History I
TR - 8/15 Assigned readings: Chapters 16-17, and internet researched images (www.clarkart.edu) and @ www.scadmoa.org ART PROJECT by GOOGLE
WEEK 2
T - 8/20 Painting, Sculpture, Artists’ Innovations and promotion, Patrons, Changing Cultural Attitudes
TR - 8/22 ASSIGNMENT: Read and re-read Chapters 16 through 17 Take notes, make thumbnail sketches with notes, in journal
WEEK 3
T - 8/27 Architecture Monumental experiences. Relationship of historic buildings to their environment.
TR - 8/29 Quiz based upon images and content of Study Chapter -18. Read ahead to Chapter 19
WEEK 4
T - 9/3 Begin discussion and 1000 words chosen subject from Chapters 16-19 Quick study quiz
TR - 9/ 5 -6 FALL BREAK-- NO CLASSES
WEEK 5
T - 9/10 Submit “1000 Words” Essay
TR - 9/12 MIDTERM ASSIGNMENT: Research and Choose:
Contrast and compare the relative factors of three paintings, three architectural sites, and three sculptural forms.
One example each , from the Late Renaissance; Baroque; and Rococo periods.
Write a thoughtful focused analysis for each, describing cultural, social and political and/or changing trends as attributes,
found in each example for each period. Consider the relevance of each choice to its period of historic events or period style,
innovation or representation of life style and culture, and its importance to you as an studied observation and choice for this assignment.
Follow the guidelines for written assignments as listed under the Assignments category above.
WEEK 6
T - 9/17 Summary and Review of Ideas and Innovations Choosing an idea for the Midterm paper / essay.
TR - 9/19 Quiz based upon images and content of Study Chapters
** Guidelines will be presented in class for the Midterm paper.
F - 9/20 5-7PM MANDATORY FREE EVENT: SCAD MUSEUM OF ART Reception and Lectures, Leonardo Drew, Ellen Gallegher,
Diana Al-Hadid, Alex Preger, Regina Silveira, Francisco Costa, Pierre Gonnard, Clare Rosen, Adam Cvijanovic; (www.scadmoa.org)
If you do not attend on the scheduled date, you have to pay a $5.00 entry fee to the SCAD Museum.
WEEK 7
T - 9/24 Review the Baroque in France and England , The Rococo
TR - 9/26 Quiz based upon terms, images, and content of Study Chapters and lecture extras
WEEK 8:
T - 10/01 MIDTERM ESSAY Paper due by 3:30PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 01 “Art in the Age of Enlightenment”
TR – 10/ 3 - 4 FALL BREAK NO CLASSES
WEEK 9:
T - 10/8 Art in the Age of Romanticism, 1789 - 1848
TR - 10/10 Quiz Short compositions written in class based
upon your understanding and analysis
of the Age of Enlightenment periods
WEEK 10:
T - 10/15 Positivism, Realism, Impressionism and the Pre-Raphaelites, 1848 - 1885
TR - 10/17 How Architecture, fashion and theatre were realized
during this period
WEEK 11:
T - 10/22 The Impressionists
TR - 10/24 Color, Texture, Life and Literature
WEEK 12:
T - 10/29 Progress and Its Discontents: Post –Impressionism,
Symbolism and Art Nouveau
TR -10/31 Art Between the Wars Group Research Project
WEEK 13:
T - 11/5 Post war to Postmodernism, 1945 - 1980
TR -11/7 Discussion and guideline preparation for final extended
term paper
WEEK 14:
T - 11/12 The Postmodern Era: Art Since 1980
TR - 11/14 The top 1000 Artists?
WEEK 15:
T - 11/19 Review and one more look at Current Global Trends
TR - 11/21 Final in-class QUIZ and comprehensive writings
WEEK 16: SPLIT TUESDAYS
T - 11/26 FINAL EXAMS
( NOVEMBER 27, 28, 29 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY )
T - 12/3 3:30 PM FINAL TERM PAPER DUE WITH COHESIVE IMAGES
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