Course Syllabus
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This course syllabus outlines an Art History course that will introduce students to basic elements of visual literacy and art from various cultures and historical periods. The 4-credit course is offered in the Communication Design program at Mahidol University International College. Over 12 weeks, students will learn about principles of design, form, and iconography from prehistoric to 20th century art. Assessment will include midterm and final exams accounting for 60% of the grade, and two papers accounting for the remaining 40%. The course aims to provide an understanding and appreciation of diversity in art.
Course Syllabus
- 1. Course Syllabus 1. Program of Study: Communication Design Program Faculty/Institute/College: Mahidol University International College 2. Course Code: ICCD 150 Course Title: Art History 3. Number of Credits: 4 4. Prerequisite: None 5. Type of Course: Major Core 6. Trimester/Academic Year: Trimester 1 / 2 / 3 First Year 7. Conditions: Enrollment cap: 30 students 8. Course Description: This course will introduce students to basic elements of visual literacy through the exploration of art history in a variety of cultural traditions, geographic locations, and chronological periods. Students will learn about principles of design, form, and iconography while exploring the art of different societies and cultures. 9. Course Goals and Objectives: 1. Course Goals To provide a course that focuses on understanding and appreciating art from various cultures and historical periods as a means to embrace diversity. 2. Objectives of Course 2.1 Course Objectives Understanding of personal, social, political, and cultural meanings of the visual arts; how to read a work of art; learn and use specialized vocabulary to articulate the aesthetic experience 2.2 Course-level Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Research and analyze information in the context of art 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills 3. Understanding the concept of cultural diversity
- 2. 10. Course Outline Week Hours Instructor 1 Introduction to Course / Prehistoric Art 4 Konstanz 2 Prehistoric Art 4 Konstanz 3 Ancient Art Guidelines for Writing Assignment 1 4 Konstanz 4 Ancient Art 4 Konstanz 5 Medieval Art 4 Konstanz 6 Writing Assignment 1 Due Review for Midterm Exam Midterm Exam 4 Konstanz 7 Renaissance Art 4 Konstanz 8 Renaissance Art 4 Konstanz 9 18th Century Art Guidelines for Writing Assignment 2 4 Konstanz 10 19th Century Art 4 Konstanz 11 20th Century Modern Art 4 Konstanz 12 Writing Assignment 2 Due 20th Century Modern Art Review for Final Exam 4 Konstanz 13 Final Exam Total 48 11. Teaching Methods 11.1 Presentation 11.2 Discussion 12. Teaching Media 12.1 Presentation of images 12.2 Supplementary handouts 13. Student Achievement Student achievement will be graded according to College and University standards using the symbols A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D and F. Students must have attended at least 80% of the total class hours of this course in order to earn a passing grade. Student achievement will be evaluated by means of: Midterm exam 30% Final exam 30% Papers 40% Total 100%
- 3. 14. Course Evaluation 14.1 Students’ achievement as indicated in number 13 above. 14.2 Students’ satisfaction towards teaching and learning of the course using questionnaires. 15. References Barnet, S. (2014). A Short Guide to Writing About Art. New York: Pearson. D’Alleva, A. (2012). Methods & Theories of Art History. London, UK: Laurence King Publishing. Honour, H. (2009). A World History of Art. London, UK: Thames & Hudson. Stokstad, Marilyn (2017). Art History. 6th Edition. New York: Pearson. 16. Course Policies Attendance It is imperative that you attend every class session. Roll will be taken each session. You are required to stay for the entire class. If you leave class early, you will be marked absent. If you have a valid reason for missing a class, such as an illness or death in the family, you can submit a formal written letter in English, to be excused. The instructor has the right to accept or deny excuses. Even if you have a formal written excuse, missing class with indirectly negatively affect your grade. If you miss 4 classes, you will fail the course. Punctuality Arrive to class on time, as arriving late is disruptive to your classmates and to the instructor, and it slows down the pace of the class. If you arrive after the instructor takes roll call, you will be marked late. If you are late 3 times, it will be considered one absence. If you arrive 15 minutes late or more after roll call, you will be marked absent for the day. Breaks You will be given one 10 minute break each class. The break will be announced by the instructor. You are expected to return to class ON TIME after the break. The instructor may take attendance after break, and if you are late, it will count as one late arrival (see above). If you return to class later than 15 minutes after the end of break, you will be marked absent for the day. Lecture As this course involves viewing art, it is your responsibility to stay focused and look at the visual images projected on the screen. Unless there is a class discussion, critique, or conversation with the instructor, there is to be minimal talking during the class. It is highly recommended that you take notes during the lectures as a way to remember the information presented. Turn your mobile phone to silent and do not use your laptop or any other electronic devices during the lecture unless the instructor requires you to do so.
- 4. Academic Honesty Policy Academic work that is submitted to the instructor is assumed to be the result of one’s own work, thought, research, or self-examination. Further, when wording, organization, images, or ideas are borrowed from another source, that source is to be adequately acknowledged according to proper academic conventions. Plagiarism is the failure to acknowledge the use of words, ideas, images, and/or organization of another. Anyone engaged in plagiarism will fail the course and further actions may be taken. 17. Instructor Asst Prof Dale Konstanz Email: dale.kon@mahidol.ac.th Line: daleism Office: Aditayathorn Building 6th Floor Fine and Applied Arts Division Office