PREREQUISITE: Art 2202 or permission of the instructor, and completion of the online distance orientation at http://www.westga.edu/~distance/orientation or successful completion or prior online course (grade of C or better)
REQUIRED TEXTS: · H. H. Arnason and Marla Prather. History of Modern Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Photography 5th Edition. Assigned readings found in this book are specified on the Course Calendar. Additional sources will be given to you as weblinks, placed on the website, or on reserve in the library. The best practice is to download the printable version of the PowerPoints and take notes from textbook and online lectures. You should expect to re-read and study the text again, perhaps several times. You may also revisit the online PowerPoints, with or without audio and captions. This text is extremely well-written, in my opinion, the best upper-level art history text that I use. Still, you may find it challenging, so read carefully, thoroughly, and thoughtfully. And keep a dictionary at hand. Text readings will supplement material presented in online lectures and are not a substitute for them, nor vice versa. You are expected to master an synthesize all resources, and to respond with your own thoughtful observations. · Maimon, Elaine P., and Janice H. Peritz. .A Writer’s Resource: A Handbook for Writing and Research. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003. (This is the standard reference manual for writing at UWG, and should be your resource for questions about writing and citation.)
CourseDen: We will be using CourseDen in this course, for everything. 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 earphones), 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 will load very slowly (or not at all) if you do not have a network or DSL connection. To access CourseDen go to: http://westga.view.usg.edu IMPORTANT: the alternative way to log into CourseDen, if UWG web is down, is through the address: http://westga.view.usg.edu. You may use ONLY the CourseDen site to communicate with me by e-mail. If you have difficulties with CourseDen connections, you should contact the helpdesk at UWG Technical support for CourseDen : distance@westga.edu or 678-839-6248 during their office hours (MF 8-5). They are very knowledgeable and helpful when you are having difficulties with your computer within the CourseDen system. If they are unavailable, please leave a message and they will return your call. After hours: there is 24 hour/7days a week help available at http://help8.view.usg.edu 1-877-708-2910. FAILURE OF YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM DOES NOT EXCUSE YOU FROM COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS -- YOU WILL NEED TO FIND A COMPUTER THAT DOES WORK AND MEET THE DEADLINES COURSE OBJECTIVES: Through lectures, discussion, and writing assignments, we will explore the concepts and formal characteristics of “modernism” in western art, as well as many of the various “-isms” that are frequently associated with the modern era, with some reference to their consequences and after-effects in Post WWII art and some of the subsequent responses associated with “post-modern” movements and contemporary works. The chronological structure of this course emphasizes an understanding of works of art within their art historical framework – as expressions of complex and changing social structures, as well as their formal qualities from the standpoint of visual analysis. We will examine the art and architecture in terms of the cultures in which it was produced, examining works in their contexts, as they appeared during various periods, from the late Nineteenth Century forward. More specifically, we will examine drawing, painting, prints, architecture, sculpture, photography, assemblage, and multi-media works, in terms of style, media, technique, and of the ways in which they evolved. We will investigate the nature of art as a visual language and the ways in which modern works reflect the roles and the tools of the artist, as well as those of the critic and the art historian. This presumes a mastery of the basic vocabulary of form and the ability to verbalize spatial and artistic concepts, which will be demonstrated through four exams, online discussions, a research project/presentation.
RELATIONSHIP
OF COURSE GOALS TO PROGRAM GOALS.
This course facilitates progress towards Art Department goals of
familiarity of students with works and intentions of major
artists/designers and movements of the past and present; helps to
develop visual sensitivity and the conceptualization means of artists,
including technical processes. If at any time during the term you have questions or problems, please be sure to contact me. I will be happy to consult with you about working with the online PowerPoint lectures, preparing for exams, or any class-related difficulties. Call, set an appointment, or contact me by e-mail
Writing Across The Curriculum: Please note that this course has a “W” designation, which means it is a Writing Across the Curriculum course. WAC accepts as a guiding principle the idea that writing is valuable tool for learning and communication. Therefore, the writing components of this course are designed to help you learn the material and to communicate what you have learned. As a WAC course, it demands a variety of writing assignments which are intended to stimulate “writing to learn” (WTL) as well as “writing to communicate” (WTC). These requirements will be fulfilled through essay exams, online discussions, and the term project SYLLABUS QUIZ: You are required to take a quiz over the contents of the syllabus and to make 100% on it. You may re-take it as many times as you like, until you do make the perfect score. Until this is accomplished, you will not be able to take any of the exams. EXAMS: Each exam will be in essay format (WTC). Exams will be due on announced days, with the CourseDen window open from the time the exam is posted and the window open, until the window closes 3-4 days later (see calendar). These will be essay format. You are expected to accrue and retain skills, concepts, and terms throughout the course, and any of the four exams might have cumulative aspects. These exams might include (but may not be limited to) image identifications (Cultural or Stylistic category, Movement, Artist, Title, Date, Location (if architecture or architectural decoration) and analysis or comparison of known or unknown works, and concepts related to art and its creation. You will be asked to write an essay addressing issues related to the work and the way it reflects the cultural milieu in which it was produced, sometimes with a more specific set of issues or parameters (that will be explained in the exam directions). All exams are required. Any missed exam will receive a "0". Papers may not be substituted for exams. No extra credit assignments will be given, other than what is available within the exams. No Makeup Exams Will Be Given. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING: You are responsible for all assigned readings – in text or in supplemental readings, for material presented in lectures, for assigned writings, and for term papers. Requirements and guidelines for term papers will be provided. Attention to online lectures and participation in discussions are issues in determining the grade for class participation. Grades will be calculated as follows: Exam 1, 2, 3 15 points each 45 points Final Exam 20 points Term Paper 15 points Discussion/participation 4 X5 points each 20 points
TOTAL
100 points ONLINE DISCUSSION (WTL/WRC): There will be discussion topics posted, with film or reading prompts, and a discussion room open for your participation. You will receive points for each discussion topic, with a total of 20 points possible for this activity. Variations in the credit points for discussion contributions are explained in the Discussion Board instructions on CourseDen . For this activity, you will not accumulate 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. Remember that this is a WAC class in your discussions postings, and pay careful attention to your writing, as grammar, clarity, and proper writing skill will be a factor in your score.
TERM PAPER/PRESENTATION (WTL/WRC): You will prepare a term project, to be presented online. This is a research project, with your topic to be selected from a list that I will provide of artists and issues from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. You will create an illustrated, written presentation based on your research and your observations on the topic. It will consist of a 4-5 written pages, plus illustrations. The purpose of the assignment is to incorporate the object or subject of your choice into the framework of issues of this course. Your project must follow certain guidelines and specifications, but you will have some latitude in choice, subject to my approval. Among the possible choices of theme will be that artist or work of art in relationship to others, or to a cultural or social issue. It is my hope that you will select a topic for which you have enthusiasm, and that you will pursue it with energy and pleasure. Detailed directives and requirements will be posted on the website. 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 Cobb Hall. This is necessary so that I can open the documents and grade them.
GRADUATE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: For those of you who are graduate students, the expectations for the class are roughly the same, but your work should be considerably higher in quality and quantity. Your submissions should generally be about twice the length of those for the undergrads, and the level of thought and writing should be excellent.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: UWG adheres to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, contact Disability Student Services at 770-836-6428.
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 taking notes. The CourseDen system keeps track of every “visit” that you make there, 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. 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 those sources or any others without proper citation is considered plagiarism and will result in a ZERO (0) for the assignment and for the entire course. ACADEMIC HONESTY: (see http://www.westga.edu/~vpaa/handrev/207) 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 during examination 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. LECTURE SCHEDULE & READING ASSIGNMENTS: See calendar sheets
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