Art 109 Syllabus Overview (Night Class) Spring 2017
- 1. Art 109 Renaissance to Modern Art 109 Renaissance to Modern Westchester Community College Dr. Melissa Hall Spring 2017 TUES 6:00 – 8:40 AAB 413 REF# 12651
- 2. Professor Melissa Hall AAB 405 914-606-6835 Melissa.Hall@sunywcc.edu On top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, 2008 Meet Your Instructor
- 3. Academic Arts Building, room 405 MON 3:00-5:00 TUES 3:00-5:00 THUR 3:00-4:00 Meet Your Instructor
- 4. Course Description A selective survey of western European art 14th-20th century
- 5. Course Description Chronological overview of major artists, periods, and movements Image source: http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/art/timelines/
- 6. You will be able to identify major works of art from the 15th to 20th century by artist, title, and period. What you will learn
- 7. You’ll be able to describe, analyze, and compare major works of art using art historical terminology and concepts What you will learn Sharon Lipps, Art Appreciation, The Getty, LA, CA, 2009 http://www.pbase.com/elips/image/73508927
- 8. You’ll be able to explain the relationship between works of art and the cultures they belong to What you will learn
- 9. You’ll become familiar with online resources relevant to the study of art history What you will learn
- 10. The course textbook is available online https://art109wcc.wordpress. com/ Course Textbook
- 11. Use your textbook money to buy a tablet! Course textbook
- 12. Online chapters include illustrations and embedded videos (mostly from Smarthistory.org) Course Textbook
- 13. Smarthistory is an Online textbook, with video analyses of works of art Created by Professors Steven Zucker & Beth Harris, from F.I.T.
- 14. How will your learning be evaluated? Assessment
- 16. Watch a series of videos Homework/Quizzes
- 17. Take notes using Annotated Image worksheets Homework/Quizzes
- 18. Class will begin with a short quiz Homework/Quizzes
- 19. You will be allowed to use your Annotated Image Worksheets as reference during the quiz Homework/Quizzes
- 20. Visual Analysis Exercises will guide you through the process of analyzing a work of art Visual Analysis Exercises
- 21. They will prepare you for the Visual Analysis Essay Assignment Visual Analysis Exercises
- 22. Essay on Humanism in the Renaissance Visual Analysis Essay
- 23. Select a work from a “virtual gallery” of paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Visual Analysis Essay
- 24. Begin by completing a Pre- Writing Exercise Visual Analysis Essay
- 25. You will be required to visit the Writing Center for help with your essay Visual Analysis Essay
- 26. I have developed extensive guidelines to help you with your writing assignments Visual Analysis Essay
- 27. The essay will be due after Spring Break Visual Analysis Essay
- 28. You will be provided with thumbnail slide lists to use for taking notes in preparation for exams Annotated Slide Lists
- 29. Slide Lists will be collected on the day of each of the three unit exams, and used to evaluate how well you prepared for exams Annotated Slide Lists
- 31. •Identify the works •Demonstrate knowledge about them Exams
- 32. Exams will be a mixture of multiple choice + short answer questions Exams
- 33. Grade Distribution Quizzes10% Visual Analysis Exercises 10% Visual Analysis Essay 15% Annotated Slide Lists 5% Exam #1 20% Exam #2 20% Exam #3 20%
- 34. Failure to complete all course assignments may result in a failing grade Grade Distribution I don’t do papers . . .
- 35. There will be no opportunity to make up missed Quizzes Late Submission Policies
- 36. To accommodate absences, 3 of the lowest Quiz grades will be dropped Late Submission Policies
- 37. Visual Analysis Exercises will be accepted up to three days past the posted deadline Late Submission Policies
- 38. The Visual Analysis Essay will be accepted one week past the deadline, with a grade penalty Late Submission Policies
- 39. If you must miss an exam, call me to arrange a make- up! Make-up Exams must be scheduled within one week of the posted exam date Late Submission Policies Hi Professor, I think I’m gonna need to schedule a make-up exam . . . .
- 40. Annotated Slide Lists are due on the day of the corresponding exam No late submissions will be accepted Late Submission Policies
- 41. If class is canceled, you are expected to check the course website or Blackboard shell for instructions Weather Closings
- 42. There will be learning activities assigned, and you will be held responsible for completing the activities Weather Closings
- 43. You are expected to attend all classes, and to arrive on time Einstein Strikes Out, Brian Germaine, The Angry Art Teacher http://www.bgstudios.com/angry.html# Course Policies
- 44. Behavior that is disruptive or that interferes with instruction will not be accepted No Talking, Brian Germaine, The Angry Art Teacher http://www.bgstudios.com/angry.html# Course Policies
- 45. Please refrain from use of electronic devices during class! Course Policies
- 46. This class will be conducted in accordance with the college's basic standards of academic honesty Course Policies
- 47. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated Course Policies
- 48. Visit the college website for an overview of plagiarism, and tips on how to avoid it Course Policies Cool, here’s something on Wikipedia
- 49. WCC provides services for students with documented disabilities Students with Disabilities
- 50. Visit the college website to learn about services that are available Students with Disabilities
- 51. The college also provides a range of services through the Academic Support Center Academic Support
- 52. It is up to you to take advantage of the services available to you Academic Support
- 53. The Writing Center can help you with written assignments Academic Support
- 54. Contact the Online Learning Office online.education@sunywcc. edu 914-606-6827 Technical Problems