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| Required Text: Gardner's Art through the Ages by Fred S. Kleiner, 14th Edition |
Art History II (FA112.02) consists of slide lectures, readings and presentations that trace the history of Western Art from the Medieval period (14th century) to the end of the 20th century.
Students will be presented with human made forms from each period, including sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, video, installation, new media, et al. and will be presented with cultural circumstances under which each object was developed.
Students will be presented with works from the Medieval period, Renaissance, Baroque, Mannerists, Impressionists and Cubist eras with learning the different identifying styles of each. This is an art appreciation course, and it is anticipated that students who complete the course successfully will be able to identify visual forms from the Medieval period of the 14th century through to the Post Modernist condition of the late 20th century. Furthermore, students will be able to identify some of the various artists that brought rise to many of the important creative works we consider from Western art history (North America & Europe).
Students will be presented with works from the Medieval period, Renaissance, Baroque, Mannerists, Impressionists and Cubist eras with learning the different identifying styles of each. This is an art appreciation course, and it is anticipated that students who complete the course successfully will be able to identify visual forms from the Medieval period of the 14th century through to the Post Modernist condition of the late 20th century. Furthermore, students will be able to identify some of the various artists that brought rise to many of the important creative works we consider from Western art history (North America & Europe).
We will be using Gardner’s Art Through The Ages, 14th Edition, by Fred S. Kleiner, and it is important that students keep up with readings, keeping detailed notes of the information presented, including names, objects, materials and history -- always include the page number that each personal notation is gleaned from.
As a lecture and discussion course, students will be expected to be able to discuss the material introduced in the Kleiner text. A great deal of additional information will be presented in class with additional slides, presentations, videos and readings. It is imperative that students are present always and take thorough notes.
There will be four exams, equally spaced throughout the semester in February, March, April and May. Each exam will count for approximately 20% of the student’s final grade. Students will work independently as well as in small collaborative groups with one multi media presentation that will count for approximately 20% of the final grade.
As a lecture and discussion course, students will be expected to be able to discuss the material introduced in the Kleiner text. A great deal of additional information will be presented in class with additional slides, presentations, videos and readings. It is imperative that students are present always and take thorough notes.
There will be four exams, equally spaced throughout the semester in February, March, April and May. Each exam will count for approximately 20% of the student’s final grade. Students will work independently as well as in small collaborative groups with one multi media presentation that will count for approximately 20% of the final grade.
Methods of instruction & classroom procedures
This course will function as a lecture and research workshops where information is exchanged primarily through discussion between students and faculty.
Class time will be spent in discussion of the readings, slide presentations, collaborative workshops and multimedia presentations. Students will work independently as well as collaboratively in small groups.
Student responsibilities & expectations
It is the student’s responsibility to be prepared with their own study as well as all assignments in a thoughtful and engaged manner.
Students need to be wary of time management concerns and restraints of the term. Should a student not understand an assignment fully, or have an idea of how to extend an assignment, the student needs to take the initiative and contact the professor.
Students need to check college e-mail accounts daily.
Students need to keep up with new course materials loaded onto the course Blog.
Students need to be wary of time management concerns and restraints of the term. Should a student not understand an assignment fully, or have an idea of how to extend an assignment, the student needs to take the initiative and contact the professor.
Students need to check college e-mail accounts daily.
Students need to keep up with new course materials loaded onto the course Blog.
Class Hours & engagement
The effort that each student invests in this class – in our campus and our studios – will be reflected in their work.
The grade a student earns will also reflect this time and effort.
The grade a student earns will also reflect this time and effort.
Make a commitment to this class and you will be rewarded with exciting growth in your artistic practice.
This commitment requires cooperation, hard work, dedication, creativity, motivation, and perhaps most critically - being open to input and new ideas and a willingness to receive mentorship.
Attendance, Participation, Professionalism:
A strong showing in this category can increase your final grade by a half grade, i.e. c+ becomes b-, b becomes b+! >> However, a weak showing in this area can severely reduce your grade. <<
Evaluation
The quality of the semester is what students bring to it. It is expected that one’s participation is committed and remains active. Art History II - FA112.02 requires serious engagement in all facets of the semester’s preparations: readings, discussion, initiated participation, research, study, thoughtfulness in critical thinking and one's own planning.
Students should set high standards for their own work.
It is important that the student be prepared to initiate discussion regarding current readings and come to class with thorough notes. Intellectual understanding and exploration of the readings and individual drive are significant factors in grading a student’s level of participation.
Hard work and improvement are recognized and therefore, will positively impact a student’s grade.
Lack of preparation, disengagement from course work, poor note taking, test scores, avoidance of assignments and general lack of participation in discussion, incomplete and not prepared work will result in a lower grade.
It is important that the student be prepared to initiate discussion regarding current readings and come to class with thorough notes. Intellectual understanding and exploration of the readings and individual drive are significant factors in grading a student’s level of participation.
Hard work and improvement are recognized and therefore, will positively impact a student’s grade.
Lack of preparation, disengagement from course work, poor note taking, test scores, avoidance of assignments and general lack of participation in discussion, incomplete and not prepared work will result in a lower grade.
Students are to attend class every day and be prepared with assignments, readings and discussion notes, always!
Tardiness and absences will greatly hinder student progress in this course.
Students who miss class, in an extreme case, are responsible for notifying faculty prior to class start time.
Students who are absent from a class are expected to be prepared with ALL assignments and readings due at the next class meeting.
Tardiness and absences will greatly hinder student progress in this course.
Students who miss class, in an extreme case, are responsible for notifying faculty prior to class start time.
Students who are absent from a class are expected to be prepared with ALL assignments and readings due at the next class meeting.
Standards for evaluation + grading overview
- Grades are based on a number of factors that include class participation, attendance, attitude, effort, project execution, project evolution and improvement.
- It is important that the student be prepared to initiate discussion regarding current readings and come to class with thorough notes.
- Intellectual understanding and exploration of the readings and individual drive are significant factors in grading a student’s level of participation.
- Superior excellence in all of these areas, on a continual basis will earn an “A” for the course.
- Continuing to show improvement and quality of work is constantly well executed, will earn a “B” for the course.
- Fulfilling the requirements of the course is considered average and will earn a “C”. Grading is an individual process, but general standards will be used to evaluate your performance in order to assign a letter grade and will be presented to you following major projects on the attached EVALUTION RUBRIC. Assignments will be the primary source of your grade and you will be expected to work outside of class approximately one hour for every hour of class.
- Informed speculation and experimentation are encouraged.
It is important that the student be prepared in the course and initiate discussion regarding their research and projects.
- Intellectual understanding and exploration of the readings and projects, ability to initiate research, and individual drive throughout each project are significant factors in grading a student’s level of participation.
Methods of evaluation
Grades are determined by the following:
Hard work and improvement are recognized.
Therefore, in addition to staying on top with all assignments, students need to demonstrate themselves as an active learner through engaged work and class participation. Demonstration of this will positively impact a student’s grade.
Lack of preparation, disengagement from his/her work, avoidance of critiques, lack of participation in discussion, incomplete and not prepared work will result in a lower grade.
Should a student be performing below an adequate level, the student will be notified as soon as it is evident and a meeting will be scheduled to address deficiencies. Assignments will b e considered in terms of concept, execution, craftsmanship, inventiveness and risk-taking.
Should a student be performing below an adequate level, the student will be notified as soon as it is evident and a meeting will be scheduled to address deficiencies. Assignments will b e considered in terms of concept, execution, craftsmanship, inventiveness and risk-taking.
Quality participation is characterized by the following:
• On time attendance at each class meeting
• Active, enthusiastic participation in class discussions and with the studio work at hand
• Student exhibits on-going effort and keeps up with all assignments
• Preparation and understanding of assignments, research and presentations. Student continues to ask thoughtful questions
• Responding to others’ comments in a responsible and constructive manner. Making a conscious effort of critique suggestions
• Contributing regularly to the class and mindfully of others
• Leadership and active participation independently and in small group activities
A student’s work performance in class is based on the instructor’s observation and record of the student’s personal performance in the following areas:
• Attitude, demeanor – courteous, respectful, teachable, considerate of other students’ needs for concentration.
• Attendance, punctuality, and handing in work on time.
• Participation in class projects, in critiques and discussions, within collaborative projects.
• Conduct – Helping to create an atmosphere conducive to creativity and keeping the workspace neat.
Your projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria: your note taking skills, the communication of them, solutions to assignments, critical thinking in connecting art historical information together, evidence of individual growth through discussion and test scores, making use of the vocabulary presented throughout the course during class discussion and presentations.
Standards of Grading
The typical "A" student will consistently follow all readings, take excellent notes, do stellar job on all test scores, attend all classes and complete all assignments on time; follow all instructions, demonstrate above average skills and creativity in completing assignments, turn in consistently good work equally important. The A student will conduct research, integrate information from other classes and experiences, will not opt for an easy way out, will hand in work on time and in a well presented manner, will participate fully in class, ask questions and do extra work when needed in the pursuit of knowledge and greater ability. The work produced is exemplary and sets a benchmark for other students; actively participating in class discussions and critiques with a sustained high level of curiosity. In short, the A student will be a responsible and active learner throughout, while completing stellar work.
The “B” student will attend all classes and complete all assignments on time; follow all instructions, demonstrate above average skills and creativity in completing assignments, turn in consistently above average, good work though some further development of knowledge and skills is possible; frequently contribute to discussions and critiques and complete good work overall.
The typical “C” student will have less than perfect attendance; complete all assignments and tests scores with average skills, attitude and creativity demonstrating limited commitment to the learning process, average use of materials, and ideas that need further development. Occasionally contribute to class discussions and critiques. The “C” student performs average work.
The “D” student has poor attendance; seldom meet deadlines, have an unconcerned attitude; work below average; contribute very little to class discussions and critiques.
The “F” student continues to display poor attendance; seldom meet deadlines; turn in poor work; has a poor attitude, and/or impervious to the learning process. This type of student will fail the course.
All assignments are to be completed in a thoughtful and timely manner.
The grade of “C” indicates an adequate level of overall work to gain credit for the course; a “B” means a student has achieved a more than adequate level of work. To excel, as indicated by an “A” requires a superior level of skill, concept, quantity, professionalism, risk, and a surpassing depth of FA112 seriousness. Moving beyond a “C” in this course will require your very best efforts in all areas of your output and growth in academic rigor.
Undergraduate Grading
Grades calculated in grade point average (GPAs) as follows:
A = 4.0 A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33 C =2.00 C- = 1.67
D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 F = 0.00
A 93-100
A- 92-90
B+ 89-87
B 86-83
B- 82-80
C+ 79-77
C 76-73
C- 72-70
D+ 69-67
D 66-65
F 64 or below
Distribution of Grades:
4 Exams -- 20% each
Dates of each are on syllabus
One individual multi media presentation 10%
One collaborative presentations 10%
Course Policy
The atmosphere throughout this course is to create a community of active learners.
We need to realize that world experience produces difference in all people.
Our differences often make communication and understanding difficult to comprehend, or even agree with, when considering the ideas of others.
We need to create a safe space where individuals can interject their ideas even if they may not be reflective of others.
Our space needs to be one where people are encouraged to ask questions, and not worry if they don’t have the ‘right’ answer, and have the space to take a wild guess by connecting earlier information together.
Each of us need to remain active participants in the world of learning.
Our course together asks you to cultivate a relationship of mutual respect between each other and the work at large and your faculty. This respect, and is hoped, may extend outside the walls of this community into the world in general.
The key is to listen and be considerate of all people.
Confidentiality
Self-expression and honest reflection will take place through our discussions, readings and written work. It is expected that each student will recognize that s/he will be privy to personal information about others in the class and must protect their privacy of the others by exercising strict confidentiality outside of class.
When discussing class content outside of class it is recommended that all identifying descriptors be removed from statements so that the statements cannot be attributed directly to the individual who had made the statement.
Academic Honesty
Cazenovia College is committed to academic honesty.
The Committee on Academic honesty reviews all reported cases of alleged plagiarism, cheating on examinations, undocumented copying of art, and similar forms of academic dishonesty. At the beginning of each full academic term, all new students receive a comprehensive orientation to the College's expectations regarding academic honesty. It is expected that each student in this course will carry out all the assignments appropriately and that all work submitted by the student will be her or his own.
Academic dishonesty in any form (e.g., cheating in exams, using another's plan or project, fabricating a study, plagiarism, etc.) is a serious offense with severe penalties. At the very least, the student will receive an F on the particular assignment or exam in question.
Cazenovia College’s policy for students who abuse the academic honesty policy are as follows: First offense the student is given a warning. Depending on the circumstances, the student may fail the course. Second offense is reported to the Dean of Faculty and depending on the circumstances, the student may fail the course. Third offense, depending on the circumstances, the student may be dismissed from the college. A description of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty are to be found in the on-line Student Handbook @ www.cazenovia.edu
The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)
A description from the Cazenovia College catalogue states:
“Students are expected to succeed within a challenging intellectual environment.”
It is not unusual for students to need assistance in maximizing their educational growth in a variety of areas during their four years at the college. The Center for Teaching & Learning assists students in these efforts and making appointments with their faculty when trouble arises. Make an appointment well in advance (1.5 weeks minimum) at the Center to assist you in the writing process. The Center should be used throughout your career at the college to help you in the refinement and organization of your writing examples. 315.655.7296. I am here to help you with your on going work as well. See my office hours posted or make an appointment with me two days in advance of a meeting.
Special Educational Needs
Any student who requires special accommodations for classroom work, independent assignments, and/or examinations should notify the Office of Special Services at 315-655-7170. The Office of Special Services will grant students accommodations in accordance with their identified individualized educational plans. Students with accommodations are responsible for informing their instructors of their needs and giving them the accommodations report provided by the Office of Special Services.
Cell Phone Policy
Use of cell phones and/or text messaging during class is strictly prohibited. Please place your phones on vibrate. Cell phone usage in class or while on field trips or speaker presentations will negatively impact a student’s final grade.
Statement of Understanding
I, __________________________________, have received and read the course syllabus for FA112.02. I acknowledge that as a student enrolled in this course, I am responsible for adhering to the policies, procedures and course requirements outlined in the syllabus. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the course instructor if I require further clarification regarding any aspect outlined in this syllabus.
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