Art History 2051 Introduction to Art History II

Course Syllabus

Art History 2051 — Introduction to Art History II

Late Gothic - Contemporary

Summer/Term B 2016

Instructor: Anne Marie Noge

Email:

Please email me if it is in regards to something that only I can help you with. I check my email several times a day M-F coinciding with my teaching schedule. Any emails sent over the weekend or Friday after 5pm will not be responded to until the following Monday.

Course Description:

An interdiciplinary survey of the development of the visual arts from the Late Gothic period to the present.

Textbook:

Gardener’s Art Through the Ages – A Concise History.Third edition

.Course Outcomes:

This course will help students learn to:

1. Interpret works of the art and architecture pivotal to the development of Western art.

2. Articulate connections between the major achievements in the visual arts.

3. Show acknowledgment and respect for different interpretations and perspectives regarding the development of the history of art.

4. Integrate artistic, philosophical, and historical elements from the Renaissance to the present.

Core Competencies:

This course reinforces the following Valencia Core Competencies:

Ø Think clearly, creatively and critically by analyzing, interpreting and evaluating symbolic works and philosophies.

Ø Value an understanding of individual, cultural and global perspectives.

Ø Communicate by reading, writing, listening, and speaking thoughtfully and effectively.

Ø Act purposely, reflectively, and responsibly by implementing effective problem solving and decision making strategies.

Course Evaluation:

Students will be graded on the following criteria:

Exams (20% each):

There will be a total of 3 exams: 2 midterms and a final exam (not comprehensive)

All image lists and PowerPoint’s will be posted on Blackboard

· All students must take exams on the scheduled dates.

· Missing an exam is extremely serious and make-up exams will only be given with appropriate documentation.

· Failure to show-up to take an exam will result in a “zero” grade for that exam.

In-class Writing Assignments (20%): The writing assignment consists of 2 compare and contrast essay based on the material from midterms 1 and 2. Although graded separately from the midterm, the writing assignments will be completed on the same day as the scheduled midterms.

Presentation (20%): Choose a contemporary artist from the topics list (TBA) and create a virtual gallery of their work to present to the class. This will involve researching your artist’s life and work and selecting a minimum of 12-15 images that together form a sequential retrospective. The images chosen should highlight the beginnings of their career and continue to showcase their artistic development throughout their lives.

PRESENTATION DATES: TUESDAY JULY 26

THURSDAY JULY 28

Grading Scale

90%-100% A

80%-89% B

70%-79% C

60%-69% D

Below 60% F

Grade Policy: Grades are earned not given and are based on the following definitions:

Grade A is reserved for work which is EXCEPTIONAL in quality and shows insight, understanding and initiative; it is turned in on the due date in the correct format with no or minimal spelling or grammatical errors.

Grade B work is consistently good and shows interest, effort and originality; it is presented on time in the correct grammar and format.

Grade C is a respectable grade; it reflects work that is competent, that meets the requirements, but is not fully successful for a number of reasons. A grade of C suggests that the student has completed the assignment/exam expectations satisfactorily.

Grade D work is less than satisfactory for any number of reasons including not following the assignment directions or only partially following directions.

Grade F work does not follow the assignment directions, is not consistent with college level work, is very late, or is plagiarized.

Final Exam

· No Make-ups for the final will be given

· You must take the final exam at the time it is scheduled for by the college. Failure to do so will result in a “F” for the course.

· Your final exam time and date is:

TUESDAY AUGUST 2 during regularly scheduled class time

· If you plan to travel, it is required that you show evidence of your ticket purchase dated BEFORE the semester begins.

Attendance:

· Regular attendance is important if you plan to pass this course.

· Students are allowed TWO unexcused absences.

· THREE unexcused absences will result in your final grade being dropped one full letter grade.

· FOUR unexcused absences will result in a failing grade for the course.

For an absence to be considered excused, professional documentation must be presented within one class period of the absence or the absence is considered unexcused.

If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain any missed information from another student. Please don’t email me and expect me to summarize class for you.

· If you need to be late or leave early, please come and talk to me beforehand.

· Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every class. Should you arrive after attendance is taken, it is your responsibility to let me know, otherwise, you are marked absent for that day.

· Don’t be late for class. Consistent tardiness (3x or more) will count as one unexcused absence.

Valencia Policy Concerning Classroom Behavior

The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Faculty may direct students who engage in inappropriate behavior that results in the disruption of class to leave the class.

Classroom Behavior:

Valencia Community College is dedicated to promoting honorable personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules articulated in the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:10-03).

The instructor reserves the right to refer students who engage in activities that are disruptive to the learning environment to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.

. Below is a list of behaviors the Humanities and Foreign language division considers inappropriate and/or disruptive:

· Excessive talking out or dominating class discussions

· Preparing homework for other courses during class.

· Engaging in private conversations with classmates while class is in session.

· Excessive tardiness

· Leaving and re-entering the classroom while the class is in session.

· Taking pictures of the PowerPoint presentations rather than writing the information in your notes.

Classroom Etiquette

As per the Dean of the Humanities and Foreign Language Division of Valencia College (East Campus), the use of any electronic devices including but not restricted to: Cell phones, iPods, and laptop computers is prohibited during class time

Laptops may be used with appropriate documentation from OSD and at the discretion of the professor

As a courtesy to your classmates and me, please silence or turn-off any phones at the beginning of class.

In addition, Valencia Community College strives to provide a drug-free learning environment for all those involved in the academic experience. Our policy is as follows:

Policy: / In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, Valencia Community College will take such steps as are necessary in order to adopt and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by Valencia Community College students or employees on college premises or as part of any college activity.

Requirements for Written Assignments:

This course requires the student to demonstrate college-level writing as determined by the professor. All writing assignments must be handed in to receive a passing grade for this Gordon Rule course.

Academic Honesty:

All work submitted must be your own. Whenever ideas are used from another source, the work or source must be sighted. Materials from other sources must be in your own words and the source given. Plagiarism is defined as “to take ideas, writing, etc., from another source and to pass them off as one’s own.”

Any instance of cheating or plagiarism will result in an “F” for the course. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense that may result in a withdrawal from a particular course or expulsion from the college.

Withdrawal Policy:

The deadline to withdraw from the course is: July 22

Students with disabilities:

Students with disabilities who qualify for accommodations must provide documentation from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class.

As a rule, I do not give extra credit. Please come see me ASAP if you are having difficulty with the course material and are concerned about your grade. I love teaching and I love working with students. I will do all that I can to help. My goal is NOT to set you up to fail, but to show you how to succeed.

The outline and syllabus for this course may be altered at the instructor’s discretion. Students are responsible for informing themselves of changes announced in class.