| In this course we will examine works of
art and architectural
monuments from a number of Western and non-Western cultures produced
between
the thirteenth century and the twentieth century. Your
understanding
of the various factors that contributed to and conditioned the making
of
images and objects in various locations during this period will be
gained
from a number of sources, including your textbook (see Syllabus),
internet and library research (see Museum
Assignment and Research
Paper), a museum visit (see Field
Trip), online 'lectures,' and weekly communication with fellow
students
(see Listserv Discussion).
Note: to
fulfill the requirements
of this course, you will need to visit a public art collection.
Ideally,
you will do this during the scheduled class Field Trip. However,
if you reside outside of San Antonio other arrangements can be made.
The requirements of this course presents
educational,
technical, and motivational challenges that differ from the traditional
classroom course. To find out if an internet course is right for
you, you are encouraged to take the Internet Skills Self Test (http://www.alamo.edu/sac/online/isc/module1.htm).
Once you register for the class, you
should contact
me immediately by email (dschafter@alamo.edu).
This will give me the email address where I can reach you individually
(off the Listserv) throughout the semester. I will then add you
to
the course Listserv and give you the Listserv address where you can
communicate
with other students in the class during the term. Next, you will
want to review the course Syllabus for
information
on the required text, grading policy, and important SAC policies.
To learn more about your instructor and
my backgound, click
here.
To begin the course, see Instructions below.
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ORIENTATION 