ARH 253 Section 001: Survey Of Art II

 TR 1:30-3:30 PM, 307 Garland Hall, or by appointment

We are living in an age of unprecedented cultural exchange as a result of the digital revolution. In order to make informed and intelligent decisions it is vital for educated people living in the early 21st century to fully understand the context of culture, its origins, and influence on issues of identity and perception. This class will contribute to the development of this understanding by offering an overview of major cultural and artistic trends in the West from the Renaissance to the present.

 

General Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this class, students will be able to:

1.      Recognize and identify key concepts and vocabulary in the arts, sciences, and humanities to provide a broad perspective on the human condition

2.      Critically discriminate between reliable and less reliable information in their decision-making

3.      Use effective written communication skills and media literacy

 

Specific Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this class, students will be able to:

1.      Identify significant works of visual culture from pre-historic times through the contemporary era

2.      Recognize the relationship between different artistic styles and movements

3.      Develop and apply a set of criteria to evaluate a work of art, distinguishing differences in style and content

4.      Recognize the accomplishments of and issues related to diverse cultures and appreciate a variety of perspectives and points of view

5.   Understand and employ the vocabulary specific to the visual arts and the discipline of Art History

 Introduction: Legacy of Antiquity

Chapter 14: 14th Century Italian Art

Chapter 15: 15th Century Art in Northern Europe

Chapter 16: Early Renaissance

Chapter 17: High Renaissance and Mannerism

Chapter 18: Northern Renaissance

Chapter 19: Italian and Spanish Baroque

Chapter 20: Northern Baroque

Chapter 21: Rococo and Neoclassicism

Chapter 22: Romanticism and Realism

Chapter 23:Impressionism and Post-Impressionism

Chapter 24: Early 20th Century Art

Chapter 25: Art Since WWII

 

The final grade for this class will be derived primarily from 4 scheduled exams throughout the semester. Each exam will follow the same structure.

 

Part I: Slide Identification

Part II: Multiple Choice

 

A study guide will be posted to eLearning for each exam approximately one week before the scheduled exam date. Please note that the final exam is not comprehensive.

 

The average of the four exams will count for 90% of the final grade. 5% will come from quizzes which will be administered throughout the semester. These quizzes will be given without notice and may not be made up once missed. The final 5% will come from a participation project which will be assigned through eLearning.

 

ARH 253 Exam Grade Scale

 

 

97-104	A+
93-96	A
90-92	A-
87-89	B+
83-86	B
80-82	B-
77-79	C+
73-76	C
70-72	C-
67-69	D+
63-66	D
60-62	D-
<60	F

Students who miss an exam will be required to take a makeup during office hours in the office of the instructor. It is the students’ responsibility to contact the instructor regarding the missed exam and verify the best time to take the makeup. All make ups will begin between 1:30 and 2:00 to allow sufficient time for completion.

 

Please note that while the regularly scheduled exam is multiple choice, all make ups will be short answer and will require an examination booklet. There will be no exceptions to this.

Attendance is mandatory for this class. For classes that meet twice times a week, students are allowed three (3) unexcused absences. Each additional absence will result in the loss of 1/3 of the final letter grade i.e. an A- will become a B+, a B+ will become a B, etc.

 

Students who come in late or leave early will be marked tardy. Three tardies will be considered an absence for attendance purposes. Students who miss more than ten minutes of a class session will be marked absent. Excessive absences can result in failure of the course, regardless of the quality of work completed.

Please note that no extra credit outside of the above course work will be offered during the semester. Students will be assessed solely based on how they perform on quizzes, exams, and the participation project. Again, there will be no exceptions to this.

If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary. If you have a disability, but have not contacted the Office of Disability Services, please call 348-4285 or visit 133-B Martha Parham Hall East to register for services. Students who may need course adaptations because of a disability are welcome to make an appointment to see me during office hours. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services, 133-B Martha Parham Hall East, before receiving academic adjustments.

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The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct.

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