ART 2201-01D

ART 2201-02D: History of Western Art I Fall 2009

mostly online

Humanities 312 at 3:30-4:45 PM

(ON SPECIFIED DATES ONLY:

Aug. 17, 19, 24; SEPT. 2, 23;

OCT. 7; NOV. 2. 18; DEC. 2)

– otherwise online asynchronously)

Dr. Rita Tekippe

e-mail only within CourseDen website)

Office: 324 Humanities 678-839-4953

OFFICE HOURS

ONLINE: MTWTh 9:00-10:30 AM

324 HUMANITIES: MTWTh 4-5 PM

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e-mail anytime,

I’ll respond within 24-48 hours weekdays

or ask for a face to face or phone appointment

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or e-mail distance@westga.edu

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or call 678-839-6248 (MF 9-5)

NIKE OF SAMOTHRACE, HELLENISTIC GREEK, C. 190 bce

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Survey of visual arts history: prehistory-14^th century, Western canon.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, The Western Perspective, 13^th edition. Kleiner & Mamiya, eds. Vol. I. Assigned readings are here. (schedule on calendar). You will have online lectures via CourseDen that presuppose that you completed reading assignments prior to viewing. You should expect to re-read and study text again, perhaps several times. You may revisit online PowerPoints, with or without audio or captions. Text readings supplement lecture materials, and are not a substitute for them.

A Writer’s Resource: A Handbook for Writing and Research. Maimon, Elaine P. (The standard reference manual for writing at UWG, and should be your resource for questions about writing and citation.)

Duties everyday:

CHECK THE CALENDAR

be up-to-date with reading assignments in text

be up-to-date with viewing the video lectures

check your class e-mail

CourseDen (formerly WebCT Vista): (requires access to the internet with current, fully Java-enabled browser) We will use CourseDen for the lecture sessions (as PowerPoint (PPT) videos and for everything else except the face-to-face classes (dates above). It is advisable to work with a DSL or other fast connection. Use a computer lab on campus only if it has sound (and bring your own ear phones), as all the online Power Point presentations have audio tracks. If you have a dial-up connection, you are likely to encounter difficulties since there are lots of large image files associated with both lectures and tests and they are apt to load very slowly (or not at all) on a poor connection. To access CourseDen go to: http://WebCT.westga.edu/ and follow the links to CourseDen and go to the left option: CourseDen - Login. IMPORTANT: the alternative way to log into Vista, if UWG web is down, is through the address: http://westga.view.usg.edu. We will have instructions on use of CourseDen by a staff member of the UWG Distance Learning Center. You must use the CourseDen site to communicate with me by private e-mail and submit all of your assignments through the CourseDen site. If you have difficulties with CourseDen connections, you should contact the Distance Hotline at http://view.usg.edu 1-877-708-2910 (24 hour/7days a week help is available there). Other resources in the UWG Distance Learning Center: e-mail Technical support for CourseDen: distance@westga.edu (replies within 24 hours weekdays) or call the Helpdesk 678-839-6248 during their office hours (MF 9-5).

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class surveys art of the western world from pre-history through the Gothic era, and how it reflects the contexts in which works were created. We will examine the formal language of art -- how visual effects are produced and their implications, as well as technical means of creation, and uses and purposes for which various works have been made. All of these indicate certain elements of the societies from which the art emerged, and we view the cultural context as the most significant characteristic reflected in any object or structure. The chronological framework of the course emphasizes consideration of works of art within art-historical context – as expressions of complex, changing social structures in the western world. Each work of art or architecture we examine will be discussed in terms of the culture in which it was produced, circumstances of its creation, its patronage, its purposes, its environment, and other related aspects, as appropriate. More specifically, we will examine drawing, painting, architecture, and sculpture, in terms of style, media, technique, and in terms of evolution. But, perhaps more significantly, we will concern ourselves with how ideas and feelings are given visual form and the very nature of art as a visual language. This requires mastery of basic vocabulary of form, and ability to verbalize spatial and artistic concepts. Your comprehension and capabilities will be demonstrated through quizzes, exams, online discussions, a museum response paper, film clip response papers. Narrated PowerPoint lectures are presented in video clips, with occasional film clips, outside links.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Students acquire broad knowledge of western art history (Prehistory – Gothic era)
Students perform art historical commentary: description, analysis, cultural context.
Students recognize & analyze works of art produced during the time periods studied.
Students will demonstrate their skills in research and writing about art.
Students will be able to utilize the tools of electronic research.
Students will show capability in the aesthetic judgment of works of art.
In addition, they will demonstrate a clear understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of Western society so that they can understand how their own or other work fits into those contexts.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING:
Syllabus quiz (must be taken, earning 95% to gain access to other assignments)	1 point
Quizzes (8 available: take any 6 @ 5 point each)	30 points (40 points possible)
Midterms (2 @ 9 points each)	18
Final exam	12
Museum Writing Assignment	10
Film Clip Writing Assignments (2@9points each)	18
Discussion Participation 4 @ 3 points each	12
Total	101 points
Extra credit opportunities will be included on scheduled exams

SYLLABUS QUIZ: You are required to take a quiz over the contents of the syllabus and to make at least 95% on it. You may re-take it as many times as you like, until you do make the almost-perfect score. Until this is accomplished, you will not be able to take any of the ensuing quizzes or exams. Additionally, you will be required to submit a trial document through the dropbox system prior to the deadline date for the first dropbox submission in order to be allowed access to the system.

QUIZZES (8): on Intro Material, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, 8&9, and 10 will take place on announced days, with the CourseDen window open from 5:00PM until 5:00PM the following day. Quizzes will be objective. Quizzes might include (but may not be limited to) image identifications (Cultural or Stylistic category, Artist, Title, Date, Location if architecture) analysis, comparison, and concepts related to art and its creation. You will be shown images and/or asked multiple choice and/or true/false questions related to information you have studied or to the images shown. There are 8 quizzes that are worth up to 5 points each. The total of 30 quiz points for the course will allow you to accumulate extra credit. Ex.: 7 quizzes for which you earn an average 4.5 points each will net you 31.5 out of a possible 30, raising your average in the course, 6 perfect scores = 30, 8 scores of 3 = 24 &C&C.

MIDTERMS AND FINAL EXAMS (3): are due on posted days, with CourseDen window open for approximately 1 week, and deadline for submission at 5:00PM on deadline day. These are in essay format. You are expected to accrue and retain skills, concepts, and terms throughout the course. While quizzes cover specific chapters and exams 1 and 2 assess only material covered during the previous segment, the final exam will be cumulative. Exams might include (but not are limited to) image IDs (Cultural or Stylistic category, Artist, Title, Date, Location if architecture), analysis or comparison of known or unknown works, and concepts related to art and its creation. You will either be provided images and asked to write essays about the works and how they reflect the cultures/times when they were created or you will be given essay topics for which you will formulate essays with discussion and citation of specific works. You also might be given pairs or groups of works and asked to develop an essay around apparent topics/themes. YOUR EXAM RESPONSES may be drawn only from your textbook, the PPT lectures, and your own thoughtful observations. Essay scores are based on how well you synthesize and re-state materials and ideas from these three sources. They may not reflect web surfing or television "documentaries." Web information that appearson any exam will result in the grade of 0 (zero) for that exam and a 0 (zero) for the course. All exams are required. No make-up exams will be given. Missed exams earn "0". Papers may not be substituted for exams. No extra credit assignments will be given, other than opportunities for extra credit within the exams. Careful writing is part of a well-prepared exam.

THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR TO KNOW ABOUT ANY WORK

IS HOW IT REFLECTS (OR DOES NOT REFLECT)

THE CULTURE IN WHICH IT WAS CREATED.

Please Note: your CourseDen written submissions MUST be prepared in MSWord ONLY. If you do not have this program, it is available to you free, as a UWG student, from Student ITS in 122 Cobb Hall. http://www.westga.edu/~sits/index.php

You must be careful of document format, as well. If you use MicroSoft Vista, you must save documents in 97-2003 format before submission through the CourseDen site (extensions will be .doc, NOT .docx)

MUSEUM VISIT/WRITING: You’ll go to the Carlos Museum at Emory University and view works from a list provided. You will choose a work of art from a select group, and follow the directions for Writing Assignment 1 for your choice. Further details to be posted on the CourseDen site.

FILM-CLIP WRITING ASSIGNMENTS(2): These will be available online for 1 week each. You will view a series of film clips, then write an essay based on a list of suggested ideas about the art and architecture presented, related to the course and your text and PPT videos. These essays will be prepared in MSWord and submitted as attachments via the CourseDen assignment dropbox.

ONLINE DISCUSSIONS (5): There is an initial (ungraded) discussion open for becoming familiar with your classmates, and then 4 graded discussions. There will be discussion topics posted and a discussion room open for your participation. You will receive up to 3 points for each discussion topic, with a total of 12 points possible for this activity over the semester. Variations in the credit points for discussion contributions are explained in the Discussion Board instruction on CourseDen. For this activity, there is no extra credit, but your apparent engagement and enthusiasm will result in favorable consideration if you are on the verge of a higher grade when the final tally is made.

ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION: Despite the online format and its apparent freedom in scheduling, you are still expected to "attend" class by engaging with the online lectures and to participate in discussions. You are responsible for awareness of any changes of assignment or course schedule announced through the home page or by e-mail. (check your CourseDen e-mail EVERY DAY, more often if you have sent me a question) As thorough lecture notes and visual familiarity with images shown are essential to the successful completion of the course, you must pay careful attention to the online lectures. Power Point files will be posted for you to download to your computer and print if you like, for study and taking notes. There are also many images in the video lectures which do not appear in your textbook and they will often appear on exams and quizzes, so use of the text alone for images will not suffice.

The CourseDen system keeps track of every “visit” that you make there and all of your activities, of all discussion readings and contributions, of the times of your assignment submissions, and of your inquiries to the help desk. Examination of these records helps me to assess your participation in the online venue.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: UWG adheres to requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation under this Act, contact the Disability Student Services at 678-839-6428.

SCHEDULE & READING ASSIGNMENTS: See separate calendar sheets

If, at any point, you have questions or problems, be sure to contact me. I will be happy to consult with you on advice about working with the online Power Point lectures, preparing for exams, or any other concerns. Call, set an appointment, or contact me by e-mail or phone

Any communication by e-mail

must be through the CourseDen e-mail system

Academic Honesty: (see http://www.westga.edu/~handbook/index.php?page=honorcode and appendix A of the student handbook) The University has adopted a policy for promoting high ideals and the greatest possible learning for each individual. Improper academic conduct on the part of the student shall be interpreted to mean obtaining and use of information by means other than those permitted by instructor, including supplying such to other students. Also improper is plagiarism, i.e., purchase and use of ghost-written papers and reports, or incorporating into a report, term theme, research paper, or project, ideas and data obtained from another person without credit to the person from whom such information was obtained. Further, inclusion of published or unpublished writings of another person without noting sources according to scholarly procedures acceptable for the discipline of art history shall be considered plagiarism. The definition of academic misconduct applies equally to improper use of electronic sources of information and opinion. At West Georgia, the student is urged to seek truth and beauty in and for themselves, as well as skills needed for a productive life. Academic honesty is essential in preserving one's own integrity, that of the institution, and in gaining a true education. The West Georgia student pledges not to lie, cheat, or steal in the pursuit of his or her studies and is encouraged to report those who do.

Plagiarism: This course requires that you adhere to high principles of intellectual honesty and personal integrity and that you demonstrate individual achievement in scholarship. Accordingly, any hint of transgression in this area will be dealt with harshly. Plagiarism in any of your writing assignments or other work will result in failure of the course. Thus, you are responsible for knowing what constitutes plagiarism and you may not plead ignorance. If you have any doubts, ask me or a librarian. To review the principles, take the time to visit these sites:

http://libguides.westga.edu/content.php?pid=10699&sid=71588

http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/

You are responsible for understanding and heeding what is presented in these websites.

Citation of sources for art history must be according to the Chicago Style, and must be presented in footnotes (preferred) or endnotes, NOT parenthetical references.

For further clarification, see http://www.westga.edu/~engdept/Plagiarism/plares.html

In the philosophical and practical realms, lack of such intellectual honesty is foolhardy. You are denying yourself the opportunities for accruing valuable personal knowledge that can serve your creative and intellectual life. At the same time, you endanger your own reputation and career here at UWG and possibly beyond (if you are expelled).

ONLINE HONESTY: There will be a temptation in the online format to copy data verbatim from your texts, the PowerPoint videos, or from online sources. This will not be tolerated. What is expected from each student is a personal synthesis of the material presented in texts and online videos. You will demonstrate the careful consideration of those sources through writing that reflects the information presented there, but shows both your attention to those and your own thought. Any direct copying from any source without proper citation is plagiarism and will result in a ZERO (0) for the assignment and for the course.

Any use of material from outside the text or the PPT videos needs citation (e.g. information you learned in other classes or on your own). Do not add in such data without a footnote stating the source, or it will be considered plagiarism and, thus, will earn a "0" (zero) for the whole assignment and the course.