Departmental Course Syllabus

ARTS1303 – Art History Survey I

Department:  Visual Arts and Technology                                            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: 733-2896
Email: mhoover@mail.accd.edu             Fax: 733-2987
Web Address: http://www.accd.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, 12th (or most recent) edition.  Harcourt.

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) 733-2896.  Office:  VATC 222L.  Email: mhoover@mail.accd.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.accd.edu/sac/vat/arthistory/arts1303/courses.htm

2.  Course requirements:  

  • One 1-page (typed, double-spaced) report on chapters as noted;
  • One 2-page (typed, double-spaced) mid-term report, topic to be discussed;
  • One 4-page research paper, topic to be approved by instructor (Note: a project may be substituted for the paper; to be discussed in class);
  • Periodic quizzes and final exam;
  • Visits to Museum(s), SAC computer lab and library.

3.  Course evaluation: 
        Chapter reports  15%
        Quizzes 30% (combined)
        Mid-term report  15%
        Museum visit 10%
        Research paper  15%
        Final exam   15%

View textbook information, publisher's website and quizzes for extra credit at: http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&discipline_
number=37&product_isbn_issn=0534640958

4.  Attendance policy:  See the policy published in the SAC bulletin;  after the equivalent of two weeks of classes, the student may be dropped by the instructor.

5.  Other:  Make-up exam policy per the instructor:  Only the first exam/quiz may be made up.


6.  CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

SUMMER 2008

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,
Corner of Dewey and Lewis Streets

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.

MONDAY, JUNE 9 
Introduction to class. Overview of art, issues, art elements, and discussion.
Homework:  Read Chapter 1, The Birth of Art:  Africa, Europe, and the Near East in the Stone Age.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 1. 
Homework: Read 
Chapter 2, The Rise of Civilization:  Art of the Ancient Near East.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 2. 
Homework:  Read 
Chapter 3, Pharaohs and the Afterlife:  The Art of Ancient Egypt.

THURSDAY, JUNE 12
View Chapter 3 art images, lecture,  and discussion. Reports on Chapters 1, 2, OR 3 due from students last names A-M.
Homework:  Prepare for Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Quiz on Chapters 1, 2, and 3.
Homework:  Read  Chapter 4, Minos and the Heroes of Homer:  The Art of the Prehistoric Aegean.

MONDAY, JUNE 16
Review first quiz. 
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 4.
Homework:  
Read Chapter 5, Gods, Heroes, and Athletes:  The Art of Ancient Greece.  

TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 5.  Reports on chapters 4 OR 5 due from students last names N-Z.
Homework:  Continue reading Chapter 5.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 
Complete images and discussion on Chapter 5. Homework:  Prepare for Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19
Quiz on Chapters 4 and 5.  Homework:  Read Chapter 6, Paths to Enlightenment:  The Ancient Art of South and Southeast Asia.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapter 6.
Homework:  Read Chapter 7, Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism:  The Art of Early China and Korea.
 

MONDAY, JUNE 23
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 7.
Homework: Read Chapter 8, Sacred Statues and Secular Scrolls:  The Art of Early Japan.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24 
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 8.  Reports  on Chapters 6, 7, OR 8 due from all students.  
Homework: Read Chapter 9, Italy Before the Romans: The Art of the Etruscans. Begin reading Chapter 10.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24 -- 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 25 
Lecture, art images and discussion on Chapter 9.  Begin Chapter 10.  
Homework:  Read Chapter 10, From Seven Hills to Three Continents:  The Art of Ancient Rome.  WORK ON MID-TERM PAPERS.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26
MID-TERM PAPERS DUE.

Lecture, art images, and discussion to complete Chapter 10.
Homework: Read 
Chapter 11, Pagans, Christians, and Jews:  The Art of Late Antiquity, AND  Read Chapter 12, Rome and the East:  The Art of Byzantium.  

FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapters 11 and 12  Reports on Chapters 9 through 13 due from all students.
Homework:  
  and read Chapter 13,   Muhammad and the Muslims:  Islamic Art.

MONDAY, JUNE 30
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapter 13.
Homework:  Study for quiz on Chapters 9 through 13.

TUESDAY, JULY 1
QUIZ on Chapters 9 through 13.
Homework:  Read Chapter 14, From Alaska to the Andes:  The Arts of Ancient America.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
Lecture, images, and discussion on Chapter 14.
Homework:   Read Chapter 15,   South of the Sahara:  Early African Art and  
Chapter 16, Europe After the Fall of Rome:  Early Medieval Art in the West.

THURSDAY, JULY 3
Lecture, images, and discussion related to Chapters 15 and 16.  Reports on Chapters 14, 15  OR 16 due from students last names A-M.
Homework:  Read 
Chapter 17, The Age of Pilgrims and Crusaders:  Romanesque Art and  Chapter 18, The Age of the Great Cathedrals:  Gothic Art.

FRIDAY, JULY 4 -- ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!!

MONDAY, JULY 7
Lecture, art images, and discussion on Chapters 17 and 18. Reports due on Chapters 17 or 18 from students last names N-Z.
Homework:  Complete final research papers!

TUESDAY, JULY 8
FINAL PAPERS DUE FROM ALL STUDENTS.  ORAL REPORTS REQUIRED FOR SHARING.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Day off.  Study day for exam.

THURSDAY, JULY 10
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
-- 8:50 A.M. TO 10:20 A.M. --  CLICK HERE FOR POTENTIAL BROAD ESSAY QUESTIONS!!

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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

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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.
   
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