Walters State Community College

Course Syllabus

 

Art History Survey I - Art 2040

Semester Year

 

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Secretary phone:                                   423-585-6922 (Glenda Nolen)

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Required Text:

Art Through the Ages, Helen Gardner

 

Catalog Description:

Western Art I.  Survey of major developments in Western Art, with an emphasis on the art of Europe from prehistory through the middle ages.

 

Prerequisites:

None

 

Course Outcomes:

 

Course objectives:

 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able:

 

  1. to explore the influence that visual art has had on individuals from the Stone Age through the Gothic period.
  2. to examine the influence of visual art on other areas of academia, such as history, literature, math, archaeology.
  3. to insure that correct terminology is used when referencing a work of art from a historical period.
  4. to provide a chronological awareness of art history from the Stone Age through the Gothic periods in the Western world.
  5. to identify the stylistic traits associated with provenance, era, attribution.
  6. to promote awareness of artifacts that are associated with beauty, utility or shelter in the emerging cultures of the Western world.
  7. to understand the influence of prior civilizations on an individual artist’s style, or original thought or design produced by an artist.
  8. to describe the constructs used universally by artists regardless of place and time.
  9. to provide cognitive skills relative to understanding major art works displayed in museums and galleries.
     

General Education Course Designation:  Humanities (3 semester hours)

 

Instructional and Evaluation Methods:

Instruction will include lectures on assigned readings and, viewing of slides and audio visuals. 

 

Evaluation will consist of three (3) written examinations for 30 points each, identification of slides and class participation for 10 points.

 

Extra Credit-A timeline of historical periods in Western culture or a paper on a pre-approved subject.  See instructor for possible paper subjects.

 

Grading scale:

91-100                         A

81-90                             B

71-80               C

61-70                             D

60 or below      F

 

Class Attendance:

Students should attend first class or contact instructor prior to first class meeting.  Failure to do so may result in being dropped from class roll.  If attendance is not maintained grade will be reduced.

 

Policy on Plagiarism:

Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.

 

Miscellaneous:

 

All students attending Walters State Community College, regardless of the time and location of the class, must abide by the rules and regulations outlined in the current Walters State Catalog/Student Handbook and the current Walters State Timetable of Classes.  A copy of the Catalog/Handbook and the Timetable of Classes may be obtained from the admissions office on the main campus or at any of our off-campus sites.  You may also access the Catalog/Handbook on-line at the following web address:  http://www.ws.edu/catalog

 

Students should attend the first day of class or contact the instructor prior to the first class.  Failure to do this may result in being dropped from the class.

 

Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.

 

Students with disabilities must register with the Department of Services for Individuals with Disabilities in College Center (CCEN), Room 210 (phone 423-585-6892) if they need any special facilities, services, or consideration.

 

Students in need of tutoring assistance are encouraged to contact the Office of Tutoring located in the College Center (CCEN), Room 221A.  The phone number is 423-585-6920.

 

Students receiving any type of financial aid or scholarship should contact the Financial Aid Office before making any changes to their schedule.  Schedule changes without prior approval may result in loss of award for the current term and future terms.

 

Students who have not paid fees on time and/or are not correctly registered for this class and whose names do not appear on official class rolls generated by the Admissions and Records office will not receive credit for this course.

 

Cellular phone use during classroom instruction is prohibited. Cellular phones must be turned to the non-audible mode until after class, at which time calls can be received or checked. (See The Walters State Catalog/Student Handbook.)

 

Regular class attendance is a student’s obligation.  (See the Walters State Catalog/Student Handbook)  If for some reason a student misses class, it is his or her responsibility to see the instructor regarding missed assignments and/or activities and to be prepared for the next class.  Excessive absences may substantially lower the semester grade.  The college requires the instructor to keep accurate records and to report when students are not attending class.

 

Humanities Building regulations strictly prohibit food, drink and tobacco products in the classroom.