course syllabus: art history one
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Course Syllabus: Art History OneHCC Academic Discipline: ART
Course Rubric and number: ARTS 1303
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN): Spring 2013, CRN 29196
Campus and Room Location with Days and Times: Central, FAC 201, TTH, 2-4 PM
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 3 credits
Course contact hours per semester: 48
Course length: Second Start, 12 weeks
Type of Instruction: 3 Lecture
Department of Fine Arts, Speech, & Communication Web page: http://central.hccs.edu/central/academic-departments/fine-arts-speech-communications
Department Office Hours: M-TH 8 AM-10 PM, F-SA 8 AM-4 PM, SU Closed
Instructor: Ms. Rebecca A. Dunham
Phone: 713-718-6600
Instructor Scheduled Office Hours and location: By appointment
*Instructor will use students’ HCC email addresses to contact them when necessary. It is the students’
responsibility to check their HCC email addresses on a regular basis.*
Course Description:
1. ARTS 1303 Art History I Examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from
prehistoric to (Gothic) time. As defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual (AGCM) produced
by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB)
2. ARTS 1303 Art History I This course examines painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts
covering the Paleolithic through Gothic periods. Also covered is the art of non-western cultures.
Core Curriculum Course. (As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)
*This course requires a minimum of 2000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or
projects.*
Course Goal:
This survey course introduces the visual arts and explains the role they have played in history using
examples of sculpture, painting, architecture, and craft art. Art History I examines the period from
about 28000 BCE to 1400 CE including non-Western and tribal cultures.
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Course Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and period styles. (Level 1)
2. Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and period styles. (Level 2)
3. Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts from Prehistoric to Late
Gothic time. (Level 4)
4. Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other arts and period styles from
Prehistoric to Late Gothic time. (Level 6)
Art History I Student Learning Objectives ~ related to each Learning Outcome
I. Learning Outcome One: Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and
period styles.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
1.1. Recognize formal elements in selected artworks of each of the selected cultures and period
styles.
1.2. Recognize principles of design in selected artworks of each of the selected cultures and
period styles.
1.3. Identify artistic themes of each of the selected cultures and period styles.
1.4. Describe the artistic roles of each of the selected cultures and period styles.
1.5. Know the artistic representation of artworks of each of the selected cultures and period
styles.
II. Learning Outcome Two: Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
The Supporting Learning Objectives: 2.1. Articulate the stylistic characteristics of various cultures.
2.2. Categorize the period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time
2.3. Compare and contrast the formal elements of selected artworks.
2.4. Compare and contrast the principles of design of selected period styles.
2.5. Interpret the iconography of selected artworks.
III. Learning Outcome Three: Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and
other arts from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
3.1. Identify period styles of selected artworks.
3.2. Differentiate period styles of selected artworks.
3.3. Establish stylistic characteristics of art and design from the various cultures and period
styles included in the course.
3.4. Integrate the function of selected artworks in their historical context.
IV. Learning Outcome Four: Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other
arts and period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
4.2. Interpret content in selected artworks.
4.3. Hypothesize the iconographical intent of the artist and/or producing culture of selected
artworks.
4.5. Judge the artistic merits of selected artworks.
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This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening,
critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess
these competencies.
This course fulfills the core competencies:
Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze and interpret a
variety of printed materials: books, articles, and documents.
Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent
prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use
correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing
process, including how to determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it
effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive
language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret
various forms of spoken communication
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative
skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct
alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an
identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer-
based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated
students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the
use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they
become available.
Holidays and Breaks,
Last day to file for graduation February 15
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W April 9
Instruction Ends May 4 (note error from HCC calendar above)
Final Examination May 9
12 week calendar
Homework: Students are required to read chapters to be covered in
class before that class meeting.
Class Lectures: PDF versions of class lectures are posted on the
Learning Web
TH 2/14 Ch 1: Prehistory
T 2/19 Ch 2: Ancient Near East
TH 2/21 Ch 3: Ancient Egypt
T 2/26 Paper 1: Part 1
TH 2/28 Paper 1: Part 2
*Sign-up for Group Projects
T 3/5 Ch 4: Aegean and Ch 5: Greek Art (Part 1)
TH 3/7 Ch 5: Greek (Part 2) and Ch 6: Etruscan & Roman
*Study Guide for Test 2 posted on Learning Web
T 3/12 No Class: Spring Break
TH 3/14 No Class: Spring Break
T 3/19 Free Day: Work on Group Project or Extra Credit Museum Assignment
TH 3/21 Free Day: Work on Group Project or Extra Credit Museum Assignment
T 3/26 Review Test 1 & Post-Tests and Group Project Day
DUE: Extra Credit Museum Assignment
TH 3/28 Test 1
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TH 4/4 Ch 8: Islamic
T 4/9 Ch 14
TH 4/18 Group Presentation: 5
*return graded Paper 2
T 4/30 Ch 17: 14 th
Century
TH 5/2 Museum Fieldtrip: 2:30-3:30
The Menil Collection (http://www.menil.org)
Exam
Week
*DUE: Post-Tests for Chapter 7-8, 14-17
Please Note: It is possible that these dates might change slightly due to various circumstances.
You will be notified of changes and requirements.
Instructional Methods:
class discussions, PowerPoint presentations, solitary assignments, group assignments, in-class writing
assignments, out-of-class writing assignments, assigned readings from textbook, and on-line
assignments on course website.
*250 words
Paper 1 is a two day, in-class writing assignment. No preparatory work/study is required. The purpose
of this assignment is to prepare students to write Paper 2, which is a similar out-of-class writing
assignment. Students will need their textbooks on both days. This is a solitary assignment—students
may not share textbooks.
DATE: T, 2/26
In Part 1 of this assignment, students will learn how to write a Formal Analysis. A Formal Analysis is
a detailed written description of what an artwork looks like by discussing its visual characteristics
such as line, color, pattern, shape, texture, light/shadow, etc. The Introduction of the textbook defines
and provides basic information about visual characteristics in artworks. A Formal Analysis does NOT
include personal opinions, interpretations, or historical information about the artwork’s artist,
production process, function, value, meaning, etc. The instructor will give students color photographs
of artworks, and students will write Formal Analyses describing them. At the end of class, students
will exchange their Formal Analyses with their classmates and read them to test their accuracy.
Part 2: Identify an “Unknown Artwork”
DATE: TH, 2/28
In Part 1 of this paper, students wrote Formal Analyses about “unknown artworks,” or artworks they
have not seen before and know nothing about. In Part 2 of this assignment, students will learn how to
identify these unknown artworks. The best way to do so is to compare and contrast them to “known
artworks,” or artworks they have seen before and know about. (Every day, we use this same analytical
process to make judgments and learn more about unfamiliar objects and our surroundings.) Students
will use the same color photographs of artworks from Part 1 of this assignment, which are similar to
artworks already covered in Chapters 1-3. Students will use their textbooks to answer a group of
questions in which they compare and contrast their unknown artworks to artworks in these chapters,
which will help them to correctly identify their unknown artworks.
There are NO make-ups for Paper 1. Failure to attend class will result in a grade of “0/F” for that
part of the assignment. (The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency. In
either case, students must contact the instructor before or on the day of Paper 1. If students wait until
after the day of Paper 1, students will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from
the student’s physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family
member including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
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DUE: 4/9
Paper 2 is an out-of-class writing assignment. For this assignment, students will select their favorite unknown
artwork posted on the Learning Web and use it to answer the questions listed on p. 19 of the syllabus. These
questions require students to write a Formal Analysis of their unknown artwork and to compare and contrast it
to artworks in the textbook in order to correctly identify it. This assignment is similar to Paper 1, with one
exception: in Paper 1 the unknown artworks were similar to artworks in the textbook students have already
studied, but in Paper 2 the unknown artworks are similar to artworks in the textbook students have not studied.
Only hard copies of final papers will be accepted; no email submissions allowed.
Students must follow this format to earn full credit:
Type your paper on a computer and staple it
Use Times New Roman font, 12 point, and print in black ink
Re-type full questions with numbers and answers
Write in complete sentences
Use academic language and standard English: no slang, text language, or contractions (don't, write “do
not”)
Use only your textbook; no additional sources of research/information is permitted
Paraphrase information from the textbook—do not copy phrases word-for-word (three or more words)
or whole sentences. This is plagiarism (see HCC Academic Policies) and will result in a grade of “0/F”
Late papers will NOT be accepted. (The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency.
In either case, students must contact the instructor before or on the due date of Paper 2. If students wait until
after the due date of Paper 2, students will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from the
student’s physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family member
including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
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*500 words
The Group Project is both an in-class and out-of-class assignment. For this assignment, students will
work in groups to teach their classmates about the history of art in visual and oral presentations. The
subject of the presentations will be the art of the non-Western cultures in Chapters 9-13 of the
textbook. Groups will be formed based on student interest in these chapters (sign-up date is 2/28).
Students will have one class day to work on this assignment (3/28). This assignment is a group grade,
not an individual grade.
Group # Chapter # Non-Western Culture Presentation Date
1 Ch. 9 Art of South and Southeast Asia before 1200 4/11
2 Ch. 10 Chinese and Korean Art before 1279 4/11
3 Ch. 11 Japanese Art before 1333 4/16
4 Ch. 12 Art of the Americas before 1300 4/16
5 Ch. 13 Early African Art 4/18
Each group must follow this format to receive full credit:
Length: 45 minutes
All group members must speak
Students must memorize their presentations or use note cards (4 x 6 in. maximum size) as guides
Students may NOT: read directly from their note cards or slideshow, or use their textbooks and/or
any other type of notes/books during their presentations
Each group must provide the following content to receive full credit:
Provide an introduction with background information about the chapter
Select 1 common/important theme in the chapter and teach the class about the theme
Examples of themes: religion(s), government & leadership, wars & military, personal adornment
& jewelry, type of art (sculpture, architecture, ceramics, fiber arts, large-scale art, small-scale art)
Select 7 artworks that exemplify the theme and teach the class about artworks
Each slide must have images of artworks and/or maps with captions and basic text information
Slides may NOT have only text
Use 2 Multimedia Library Resources from group’s Chapter of Course Website
Be creative: include music, skits, games, demonstrations, or quizzes/assignments (no food)
Turn in 1 completed Group Project Worksheet (p. 20 of the syllabus) before presentation (-10
points if late/fail to turn in)
Note: A great resource for images is ARTStor. Please visit http://library.hccs.edu for more
information or contact Ruben Duran for access.
There are NO make-ups for the Group Project. Failure to attend class on your presentation date will
result in an individual grade of “0/F.” (The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family
emergency. In either case, students must contact the instructor before or on the day of Paper 1. If
students wait until after the day of Paper 1, students will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an
illness, a note from the student’s physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter
from the family member including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
DATE and TIME: 5/2, 2:30-3:30 PM
The Menil Collection: 1533 Sul Ross St. 77006, (713) 525-9400, http://www.menil.org
Parking: Free parking is available outside in the parking lot at the corner of W Alabama and Mulberry
Street.
Students are required to participate in a fieldtrip to the Menil Collection. No preparatory work/study is
required. During the fieldtrip, students will receive an informal tour of the museum’s collection and will see
examples of the types of artworks in their textbook. Students will also complete a written assignment—the
Instructor will provide paper, but students must bring a pen/pencil. To earn full credit, students are required to:
be on time, stay the entire fieldtrip, complete the written assignment, and participate in a class discussion.
Students must arrange their own transportation to and from the museum. Entrance to the museum is free. If
possible, do not bring bags/back-packs to the museum.
There are NO make-ups for the museum fieldtrip. A missed fieldtrip will count as a grade of “0/F.”
(The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency. In either instance, students
must contact the instructor before or on the day of the fieldtrip. If students wait until after the day of
the fieldtrip, they will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from the student’s
physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family member
including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
EXTRA CREDIT: Visit the MFAH (+3 on Final Grade)
DUE: 3/26
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH): Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main St. 77005,
(713) 639-7700, http://www.mfah.org/
Parking: MFAH Outdoor Parking: Free parking is available in the street-level lot directly across from
the Caroline Weiss Law Building at 1001 Bissonnet Street. MFAH Parking Garage: $6 all day with
proof of museum admission
Students will earn Extra Credit (+3 on Final Grade) if they visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
and complete the Museum Assignment. This assignment is posted on the Learning Web in the folder
“Museum Info.” Entrance to the museum is free with a copy of the assignment and your student ID.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Test 1: Chapters 1-6
DATE: 5/9 (Exam Week)
Students will take 2 non-cumulative tests covering information from the textbook, course website, and
class discussions. Students will be tested only on chapters the Instructor teaches (Chapters 1-8 and 14-
17), NOT on Group Project chapters (Chapters 9-13). Tests will be multiple choice and true/false
questions only; no short answer or essay questions. Students will take the tests on scantrons. The
Instructor will not provide scantrons; it is the students’ responsibility to get them.
Study Guides:
Art History I covers a large amount of artworks, terms, and maps, but tests will cover only a fraction
of this material. The Instructor will randomly select 8 artworks and 5 terms from each chapter, along
with important 3 maps, to create Study Guides for each test (total of 48 artworks, 30 terms, and 3
maps). Tests will cover only the material on the Test Study Guides. The Instructor will post Test
Study Guides on the Learning Web after the last class lecture before test dates; hard copies will not be
distributed in class or through email:
Study Guide for Test 1 posted on: 3/7
Study Guide for Test 2 posted on: 4/30
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.)
who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations for taking the tests must contact the Disability
Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to
provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have
any questions, please contact the Disability Counselor at your college, Jamie Torres at 713-718-6164,
or the District Disability Office at 713-718-5165. To visit the ADA Website, log on to www.hccs.edu,
click Future Students, scroll down the page, and click on the words Disability Information.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services.
There are NO make-up Tests. Failure to attend class on a test date will result in a grade of “0/F.” (The
only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency. In either instance, students must
contact the instructor before or on the test date. If students wait until after the day of the test, the
student will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from the student’s physician will
be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family member including a phone
number where he/she may be contacted.)
*500 words
DUE: 5/9 (Exam Week)
Students are required to do the Post-Tests (15 multiple choice questions) for Chapters 1-8 and 14-17
on the course website (http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/). (Students do NOT need to
do the Post-Tests for Chapters 9-13). The Post-Tests will help students study for the tests. This is an
out-of-class assessment, and students may use their textbooks and notes. The Post-Tests are not timed.
The course website automatically grades and records the date and time of completed Post-Tests. The
Post-Tests will count as a pass/fail grade. To pass, students must earn an 80% or higher on their
first attempt at taking the Post-Test. All attempts after the first and/or a grade of 79% or lower will
count as a “fail” on the individual Post-Test.
Students must follow these 4 steps to earn full credit:
1. Register for the website. Go to website and follow prompts to create username and password.
2. Join our class. Once logged into website, click on top right red tab “Join a Class”:
Class ID: cm405985, Class Name: Art History I (CRN29196)
3. Log into website and do the Pre-Tests. Follow these tabs: Chapters→[individual chapter
number]→Study Plan→Post-Test. After answering all of the questions and double-checking you
answers, click the bottom right tab “Submit Answers for Grading.”
4. Print and turn in a hard-copy list of FIRST attempt grades by due dates listed above (same as test
dates). Click on top right tab “Grade Tracker” and select “First Attempt” from scroll down menu.
WARNING: It is the students’ responsibility to complete all 4 steps; failure to do so will result in the
instructor’s inability to grade students’ completed Post-Tests and/or verify whether the students
completed the assignments, resulting in a grade of “0/F.”
Technical Support: The Instructor will not and cannot offer technical support for the course website.
If students have problems using the website, it is their responsibility to contact technical support:
PARTICIPATION (10% of Final Grade)
Students are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, stay the entire class session, and
participate in class discussions. Attendance will be checked daily at the beginning and end of class.
The Instructor will use the wall clock in FAC 201 to begin and end class sessions. All cases of being
absent, tardy, and/or leaving class early will be recorded. The following will be counted as an
absence: sleeping in class, using or having certain electronic devices visible on desks (see Classroom
Policies below), and using a personal computer/iPad for non-class related purposes. Students are
responsible for all material covered during their absences.
If you observe a religious holiday that will require you to miss a class(es), you must notify your
instructor in writing two weeks in advance to arrange to take a test or make up an assignment. A
religious holiday is “a holy day observed by a religion whose place of worship is exempt from
property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code.”
In accordance with the Official HCC Attendance Policy, the instructor may drop a student for
absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of
instruction (6 hours=3 classes or a combination of class absences and time for being tardy or leaving
early).
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Edition, Volume 1 (2011), by: Marilyn Stokstad & Michael Cothren ISBN-
10: 0205744206, ISBN-13: 9780205744206, Published by: Pearson Press
Option 1: If students want a physical book, they can rent or buy a new/used physical book (hole-
punched or bound).
Price varies: $60-$150.
Option 2: If students do not want a physical book, they can buy an E-Book (electronic book on the
internet) at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/ by clicking the tab “Purchase Access
for 1303.”
REQUIRED COURSE WEBSITE:
http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/
Option 1: Students who buy a new physical textbook (hole-punched or bound) at an HCC bookstore
have free access to the course website. The shrink-wrapped textbook includes an access code card,
which students can use to register for the website for free by going to
http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/ and clicking the tab “Register for Arts 1303.”
Option 2: Students who rent or buy a used textbook do not have free access to the website and must
purchase it separately at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/ by clicking the tab
“Purchase Access for 1303 w/o eText.”
Price: $37.40
Option 3: Students who buy the E-book have free access to the course website. The E-book is
actually link on the course website; the E-book includes the website for free.
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.)
who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only
the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have any questions,
please contact the Disability Counselor at your college, Jamie Torres at 713-718-6164, or the District
Disability Office at 713-718-5165. To visit the ADA Website, log on to www.hccs.edu,
click Future Students, scroll down the page, and click on the words Disability Information.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog
and student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in
fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College
System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
Copying from another student’s test paper;
Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents
of a test that has not bee administered;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that
work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit.
Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the
particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from
the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College
Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition.
Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30
working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction
(Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The
committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional
administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final.
Official HCC Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during
their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup
assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it is the responsibility of
the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a
student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the
student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including
lecture and laboratory time). For a 3 credit lecture class (this includes Art History I), meeting 3 hours
per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped when their absence exceeds 6 hours.
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the class,
but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by the official
FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER is April 9 th
by 4:30 PM.
Course Withdrawals-First Time Freshmen Students-Fall 2007 and Later:
Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman
students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or
thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived
from this requirement until they graduate from high school. Based on this law, HCC or any other
Texas Public institution of higher education may not permit students to drop after the official
day of record more than six college level credit courses for unacceptable reasons during their
entire undergraduate career.
Course Withdrawals:
Be sure you understand HCC policies about dropping a course. It is the student’s responsibility to
withdraw officially from a course and prevent an “F” from appearing on the transcript. If you feel that
you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of
withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor
to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with
suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor
prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the
withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each
semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC
schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine
class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via
email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss
withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline,
you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System: At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look
for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the
term.
Early Alert Program:
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert
process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class
because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit
with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available
to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and
improve your academic performance.
Repeat Course Fee:
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes.
To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay
extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to
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graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or
subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning
passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits,
reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities
for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Individual Instructor’s Requirements Statement:
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
Facilitate an effective learning environment through class lectures, discussions, assignments, and
fieldtrips
Provide a copy of the syllabus and other materials on the Learning Web
Provide students with the following: semester calendar, daily class schedule, descriptions of all
assignments, grading scale, and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
Inform students of class policies
Arrange to meet with individual students outside of class as needed
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
Attend class regularly: be on time and stay the duration of class
Be prepared and bring all required materials for class
Participate in class discussions, in-class assignments, and group work
Acquire the required textbook and do all assigned readings
Register for the course website and complete all required assignments on website
Complete all graded assignments
Keep hard-copies of all class paperwork for your records
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Inform instructor of problems and situations affecting your ability to be successful in the class
HCC Art Discipline Requirements
By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have
demonstrated the ability to:
Complete and comprehend all graded assignments
Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (6 hours)
Arrive at class promptly and with the required materials for that day’s session
Be prepared for and participate in small group or class discussions
Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems,
and acquiring information
Complete a minimum of 2000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects
Maintain an overall average of 70 or above on assignments, projects, and tests
Explain and illustrate stylistic characteristics of each of the various cultures and styles included in
the course syllabus
Compare and contrast works of art from the text using the terminology and iconography of art
Explain the function of art in its historical context
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Additional requirements for Honors students:
Honors students will write an additional 2000 words. They will complete a project or oral
presentation that shows a higher level of analytical thinking and satisfies the requirement of the
honors contract
Grading percentile: the official HCC grading rubric is as follows:
90–100% A Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation,
comprehension and participation
80–89% B Above average work; superior in one or two areas
70–79% C Average work; good, unexceptional participation
60–69% D Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation
Below 60% F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation
Other HCC grading policies:
W Withdrawn
I Incomplete
AUD Audit
The grade of “I” (Incomplete) is conditional. It will only be assigned if at least 80 % of the course
work is complete .Students receiving an “I,” must make an arrangement with the instructor in writing
to complete the course work within six months. After the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.” All “I”
designations must be changed to grades prior to graduation. Changed grades will appear on student
record as “I”/Grade (example: “I/A”). The grade of “W” (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when
students withdraw from a class by the drop deadline. Instructors have the option of dropping students
up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do not have that option—not even when entering
final grades.
FX Failure due to lack of attendance
Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline
may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of
“FX” at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of “FX”,
compared to an earned grade of “F” which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course
without active participation is seen as non-attending.
Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended
class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of
Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of “FX” is treated exactly the same as a grade
of “F” in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.
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Instructor Grading Criteria:
All assignments and projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Adherence to instructions and format requirements
Adherence to deadlines
Level of difficulty attempted and achieved; more sophisticated work may receive higher scores
Honesty: submit your own work (see HCC Academic Honesty Policy above)
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Turn cell phones off or on vibrate-mode
Computers are allowed on a limited basis for the following tasks: to take notes, log-in to course
website, or access Learning Web. If students are caught using their computers to do ANY other
activities (email, Facebook, Twitter, surf the web, etc.), they will be counted as absent for the day.
No other electronic devices allowed in class: no cell phones, iPods/MP3 players, pagers, any
device with headphones, cameras/photography equipment, and/or recording devices (exceptions:
electronic devices are allowed with documentation from Disability Support Services)
Additional Information:
departments/fine-arts-speech-communications/artsline-newsletters
Student Art Exhibition: April 16-30
Student Art Sale: Midtown Art in the Park, Saturday April 13 th
, Elizabeth Baldwin Park, starts at
10 AM, FREE
Find-a-Tutor: http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/tutoring-opportunities
1. Which unknown artwork (the number) did you chose to identify?
2. Why did you choose this unknown?
3. Write a Formal Analysis of your unknown. You must include the word count (minimum 300 words in
length; to check word count in Microsoft Office, see “Review” tab and “Proofing” box). You must use 1 of
the 3 following formats and state which format you used:
1. Summarize the artwork’s overall appearance and then describe its details.
2. Begin by discussing one side of the artwork and then the other/another side (right to left,
top to bottom)
3. Describe the visual characteristics in the order in which they got your attention, starting
with the first thing you noticed and then moving to the others.
4. What is the culture (chapter) of your unknown?
5. What are 2 general visual characteristics your unknown shares with artworks in this culture?
1.
2.
6. What are 2 general visual characteristics of your unknown that differ from artworks in other
cultures?
1.
2.
7. What is the style/period (subsection of chapter) of your unknown?
8. What are 2 specific visual characteristics your unknown shares with artworks in this same
style/period?
1.
2.
9. What are 2 specific visual characteristics of your unknown that differ from artworks in other
styles/periods?
1.
2.
10. Your unknown looks nearly identical to an artwork in your textbook. What is your unknown’s
“twin”? (fill in the blank—complete sentence not necessary here)
Figure # or Page # in textbook: _______
11. Based on your twin’s information described in the textbook, what is your unknown’s…? (fill in
the blanks—complete sentences not necessary here)
Name/title:
Size (height, width, depth in inches/feet—guess if not listed):
12. Based on your twin’s information described in the textbook, what is the function of your
unknown?
13. Based on your twin’s information described in the textbook, what are 2 values/beliefs/ideas that
your unknown symbolizes for the people who made it
1.
2.
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1 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
2 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
3 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
4 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
5 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
6 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
7 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
2 Multimedia Library Resources from Group’s Chapter on Course Website:
1 Type of Resource:
Course Rubric and number: ARTS 1303
Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN): Spring 2013, CRN 29196
Campus and Room Location with Days and Times: Central, FAC 201, TTH, 2-4 PM
Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 3 credits
Course contact hours per semester: 48
Course length: Second Start, 12 weeks
Type of Instruction: 3 Lecture
Department of Fine Arts, Speech, & Communication Web page: http://central.hccs.edu/central/academic-departments/fine-arts-speech-communications
Department Office Hours: M-TH 8 AM-10 PM, F-SA 8 AM-4 PM, SU Closed
Instructor: Ms. Rebecca A. Dunham
Phone: 713-718-6600
Instructor Scheduled Office Hours and location: By appointment
*Instructor will use students’ HCC email addresses to contact them when necessary. It is the students’
responsibility to check their HCC email addresses on a regular basis.*
Course Description:
1. ARTS 1303 Art History I Examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from
prehistoric to (Gothic) time. As defined in the Academic Course Guide Manual (AGCM) produced
by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 2009 (THECB)
2. ARTS 1303 Art History I This course examines painting, sculpture, architecture and related arts
covering the Paleolithic through Gothic periods. Also covered is the art of non-western cultures.
Core Curriculum Course. (As listed in the 2009-2011 HCC Catalog.)
*This course requires a minimum of 2000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or
projects.*
Course Goal:
This survey course introduces the visual arts and explains the role they have played in history using
examples of sculpture, painting, architecture, and craft art. Art History I examines the period from
about 28000 BCE to 1400 CE including non-Western and tribal cultures.
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Course Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and period styles. (Level 1)
2. Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and period styles. (Level 2)
3. Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts from Prehistoric to Late
Gothic time. (Level 4)
4. Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other arts and period styles from
Prehistoric to Late Gothic time. (Level 6)
Art History I Student Learning Objectives ~ related to each Learning Outcome
I. Learning Outcome One: Identify stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures and
period styles.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
1.1. Recognize formal elements in selected artworks of each of the selected cultures and period
styles.
1.2. Recognize principles of design in selected artworks of each of the selected cultures and
period styles.
1.3. Identify artistic themes of each of the selected cultures and period styles.
1.4. Describe the artistic roles of each of the selected cultures and period styles.
1.5. Know the artistic representation of artworks of each of the selected cultures and period
styles.
II. Learning Outcome Two: Express stylistic characteristics of each of the selected cultures
and period styles.
The Supporting Learning Objectives: 2.1. Articulate the stylistic characteristics of various cultures.
2.2. Categorize the period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time
2.3. Compare and contrast the formal elements of selected artworks.
2.4. Compare and contrast the principles of design of selected period styles.
2.5. Interpret the iconography of selected artworks.
III. Learning Outcome Three: Examine the function of painting, sculpture, architecture and
other arts from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time.
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
3.1. Identify period styles of selected artworks.
3.2. Differentiate period styles of selected artworks.
3.3. Establish stylistic characteristics of art and design from the various cultures and period
styles included in the course.
3.4. Integrate the function of selected artworks in their historical context.
IV. Learning Outcome Four: Appraise the function of painting, sculpture, architecture, other
arts and period styles from Prehistoric to Late Gothic time
The Supporting Learning Objectives:
4.2. Interpret content in selected artworks.
4.3. Hypothesize the iconographical intent of the artist and/or producing culture of selected
artworks.
4.5. Judge the artistic merits of selected artworks.
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This course fulfills the following core intellectual competencies: reading, writing, speaking, listening,
critical thinking and computer literacy. A variety of teaching and testing methods are used to assess
these competencies.
This course fulfills the core competencies:
Reading: Reading at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze and interpret a
variety of printed materials: books, articles, and documents.
Writing: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent
prose adapted to a specific purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing how to use
correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become adept with the writing
process, including how to determine a topic, how to organize and develop it, and how to phrase it
effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
Speaking: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive
language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
Listening: Listening at the college level means having the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret
various forms of spoken communication
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative
skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct
alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an
identified task.
Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer-
based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated
students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the
use of technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they
become available.
Holidays and Breaks,
Last day to file for graduation February 15
Last day to drop classes with a grade of W April 9
Instruction Ends May 4 (note error from HCC calendar above)
Final Examination May 9
12 week calendar
Homework: Students are required to read chapters to be covered in
class before that class meeting.
Class Lectures: PDF versions of class lectures are posted on the
Learning Web
TH 2/14 Ch 1: Prehistory
T 2/19 Ch 2: Ancient Near East
TH 2/21 Ch 3: Ancient Egypt
T 2/26 Paper 1: Part 1
TH 2/28 Paper 1: Part 2
*Sign-up for Group Projects
T 3/5 Ch 4: Aegean and Ch 5: Greek Art (Part 1)
TH 3/7 Ch 5: Greek (Part 2) and Ch 6: Etruscan & Roman
*Study Guide for Test 2 posted on Learning Web
T 3/12 No Class: Spring Break
TH 3/14 No Class: Spring Break
T 3/19 Free Day: Work on Group Project or Extra Credit Museum Assignment
TH 3/21 Free Day: Work on Group Project or Extra Credit Museum Assignment
T 3/26 Review Test 1 & Post-Tests and Group Project Day
DUE: Extra Credit Museum Assignment
TH 3/28 Test 1
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TH 4/4 Ch 8: Islamic
T 4/9 Ch 14
TH 4/18 Group Presentation: 5
*return graded Paper 2
T 4/30 Ch 17: 14 th
Century
TH 5/2 Museum Fieldtrip: 2:30-3:30
The Menil Collection (http://www.menil.org)
Exam
Week
*DUE: Post-Tests for Chapter 7-8, 14-17
Please Note: It is possible that these dates might change slightly due to various circumstances.
You will be notified of changes and requirements.
Instructional Methods:
class discussions, PowerPoint presentations, solitary assignments, group assignments, in-class writing
assignments, out-of-class writing assignments, assigned readings from textbook, and on-line
assignments on course website.
*250 words
Paper 1 is a two day, in-class writing assignment. No preparatory work/study is required. The purpose
of this assignment is to prepare students to write Paper 2, which is a similar out-of-class writing
assignment. Students will need their textbooks on both days. This is a solitary assignment—students
may not share textbooks.
DATE: T, 2/26
In Part 1 of this assignment, students will learn how to write a Formal Analysis. A Formal Analysis is
a detailed written description of what an artwork looks like by discussing its visual characteristics
such as line, color, pattern, shape, texture, light/shadow, etc. The Introduction of the textbook defines
and provides basic information about visual characteristics in artworks. A Formal Analysis does NOT
include personal opinions, interpretations, or historical information about the artwork’s artist,
production process, function, value, meaning, etc. The instructor will give students color photographs
of artworks, and students will write Formal Analyses describing them. At the end of class, students
will exchange their Formal Analyses with their classmates and read them to test their accuracy.
Part 2: Identify an “Unknown Artwork”
DATE: TH, 2/28
In Part 1 of this paper, students wrote Formal Analyses about “unknown artworks,” or artworks they
have not seen before and know nothing about. In Part 2 of this assignment, students will learn how to
identify these unknown artworks. The best way to do so is to compare and contrast them to “known
artworks,” or artworks they have seen before and know about. (Every day, we use this same analytical
process to make judgments and learn more about unfamiliar objects and our surroundings.) Students
will use the same color photographs of artworks from Part 1 of this assignment, which are similar to
artworks already covered in Chapters 1-3. Students will use their textbooks to answer a group of
questions in which they compare and contrast their unknown artworks to artworks in these chapters,
which will help them to correctly identify their unknown artworks.
There are NO make-ups for Paper 1. Failure to attend class will result in a grade of “0/F” for that
part of the assignment. (The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency. In
either case, students must contact the instructor before or on the day of Paper 1. If students wait until
after the day of Paper 1, students will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from
the student’s physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family
member including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
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DUE: 4/9
Paper 2 is an out-of-class writing assignment. For this assignment, students will select their favorite unknown
artwork posted on the Learning Web and use it to answer the questions listed on p. 19 of the syllabus. These
questions require students to write a Formal Analysis of their unknown artwork and to compare and contrast it
to artworks in the textbook in order to correctly identify it. This assignment is similar to Paper 1, with one
exception: in Paper 1 the unknown artworks were similar to artworks in the textbook students have already
studied, but in Paper 2 the unknown artworks are similar to artworks in the textbook students have not studied.
Only hard copies of final papers will be accepted; no email submissions allowed.
Students must follow this format to earn full credit:
Type your paper on a computer and staple it
Use Times New Roman font, 12 point, and print in black ink
Re-type full questions with numbers and answers
Write in complete sentences
Use academic language and standard English: no slang, text language, or contractions (don't, write “do
not”)
Use only your textbook; no additional sources of research/information is permitted
Paraphrase information from the textbook—do not copy phrases word-for-word (three or more words)
or whole sentences. This is plagiarism (see HCC Academic Policies) and will result in a grade of “0/F”
Late papers will NOT be accepted. (The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency.
In either case, students must contact the instructor before or on the due date of Paper 2. If students wait until
after the due date of Paper 2, students will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from the
student’s physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family member
including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
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*500 words
The Group Project is both an in-class and out-of-class assignment. For this assignment, students will
work in groups to teach their classmates about the history of art in visual and oral presentations. The
subject of the presentations will be the art of the non-Western cultures in Chapters 9-13 of the
textbook. Groups will be formed based on student interest in these chapters (sign-up date is 2/28).
Students will have one class day to work on this assignment (3/28). This assignment is a group grade,
not an individual grade.
Group # Chapter # Non-Western Culture Presentation Date
1 Ch. 9 Art of South and Southeast Asia before 1200 4/11
2 Ch. 10 Chinese and Korean Art before 1279 4/11
3 Ch. 11 Japanese Art before 1333 4/16
4 Ch. 12 Art of the Americas before 1300 4/16
5 Ch. 13 Early African Art 4/18
Each group must follow this format to receive full credit:
Length: 45 minutes
All group members must speak
Students must memorize their presentations or use note cards (4 x 6 in. maximum size) as guides
Students may NOT: read directly from their note cards or slideshow, or use their textbooks and/or
any other type of notes/books during their presentations
Each group must provide the following content to receive full credit:
Provide an introduction with background information about the chapter
Select 1 common/important theme in the chapter and teach the class about the theme
Examples of themes: religion(s), government & leadership, wars & military, personal adornment
& jewelry, type of art (sculpture, architecture, ceramics, fiber arts, large-scale art, small-scale art)
Select 7 artworks that exemplify the theme and teach the class about artworks
Each slide must have images of artworks and/or maps with captions and basic text information
Slides may NOT have only text
Use 2 Multimedia Library Resources from group’s Chapter of Course Website
Be creative: include music, skits, games, demonstrations, or quizzes/assignments (no food)
Turn in 1 completed Group Project Worksheet (p. 20 of the syllabus) before presentation (-10
points if late/fail to turn in)
Note: A great resource for images is ARTStor. Please visit http://library.hccs.edu for more
information or contact Ruben Duran for access.
There are NO make-ups for the Group Project. Failure to attend class on your presentation date will
result in an individual grade of “0/F.” (The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family
emergency. In either case, students must contact the instructor before or on the day of Paper 1. If
students wait until after the day of Paper 1, students will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an
illness, a note from the student’s physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter
from the family member including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
DATE and TIME: 5/2, 2:30-3:30 PM
The Menil Collection: 1533 Sul Ross St. 77006, (713) 525-9400, http://www.menil.org
Parking: Free parking is available outside in the parking lot at the corner of W Alabama and Mulberry
Street.
Students are required to participate in a fieldtrip to the Menil Collection. No preparatory work/study is
required. During the fieldtrip, students will receive an informal tour of the museum’s collection and will see
examples of the types of artworks in their textbook. Students will also complete a written assignment—the
Instructor will provide paper, but students must bring a pen/pencil. To earn full credit, students are required to:
be on time, stay the entire fieldtrip, complete the written assignment, and participate in a class discussion.
Students must arrange their own transportation to and from the museum. Entrance to the museum is free. If
possible, do not bring bags/back-packs to the museum.
There are NO make-ups for the museum fieldtrip. A missed fieldtrip will count as a grade of “0/F.”
(The only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency. In either instance, students
must contact the instructor before or on the day of the fieldtrip. If students wait until after the day of
the fieldtrip, they will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from the student’s
physician will be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family member
including a phone number where he/she may be contacted.)
EXTRA CREDIT: Visit the MFAH (+3 on Final Grade)
DUE: 3/26
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH): Audrey Jones Beck Building, 5601 Main St. 77005,
(713) 639-7700, http://www.mfah.org/
Parking: MFAH Outdoor Parking: Free parking is available in the street-level lot directly across from
the Caroline Weiss Law Building at 1001 Bissonnet Street. MFAH Parking Garage: $6 all day with
proof of museum admission
Students will earn Extra Credit (+3 on Final Grade) if they visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
and complete the Museum Assignment. This assignment is posted on the Learning Web in the folder
“Museum Info.” Entrance to the museum is free with a copy of the assignment and your student ID.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Test 1: Chapters 1-6
DATE: 5/9 (Exam Week)
Students will take 2 non-cumulative tests covering information from the textbook, course website, and
class discussions. Students will be tested only on chapters the Instructor teaches (Chapters 1-8 and 14-
17), NOT on Group Project chapters (Chapters 9-13). Tests will be multiple choice and true/false
questions only; no short answer or essay questions. Students will take the tests on scantrons. The
Instructor will not provide scantrons; it is the students’ responsibility to get them.
Study Guides:
Art History I covers a large amount of artworks, terms, and maps, but tests will cover only a fraction
of this material. The Instructor will randomly select 8 artworks and 5 terms from each chapter, along
with important 3 maps, to create Study Guides for each test (total of 48 artworks, 30 terms, and 3
maps). Tests will cover only the material on the Test Study Guides. The Instructor will post Test
Study Guides on the Learning Web after the last class lecture before test dates; hard copies will not be
distributed in class or through email:
Study Guide for Test 1 posted on: 3/7
Study Guide for Test 2 posted on: 4/30
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.)
who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations for taking the tests must contact the Disability
Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to
provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have
any questions, please contact the Disability Counselor at your college, Jamie Torres at 713-718-6164,
or the District Disability Office at 713-718-5165. To visit the ADA Website, log on to www.hccs.edu,
click Future Students, scroll down the page, and click on the words Disability Information.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services.
There are NO make-up Tests. Failure to attend class on a test date will result in a grade of “0/F.” (The
only exceptions are a serious illness or a major family emergency. In either instance, students must
contact the instructor before or on the test date. If students wait until after the day of the test, the
student will receive a grade of “0/F.” In the case of an illness, a note from the student’s physician will
be required. A family emergency will require a letter from the family member including a phone
number where he/she may be contacted.)
*500 words
DUE: 5/9 (Exam Week)
Students are required to do the Post-Tests (15 multiple choice questions) for Chapters 1-8 and 14-17
on the course website (http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/). (Students do NOT need to
do the Post-Tests for Chapters 9-13). The Post-Tests will help students study for the tests. This is an
out-of-class assessment, and students may use their textbooks and notes. The Post-Tests are not timed.
The course website automatically grades and records the date and time of completed Post-Tests. The
Post-Tests will count as a pass/fail grade. To pass, students must earn an 80% or higher on their
first attempt at taking the Post-Test. All attempts after the first and/or a grade of 79% or lower will
count as a “fail” on the individual Post-Test.
Students must follow these 4 steps to earn full credit:
1. Register for the website. Go to website and follow prompts to create username and password.
2. Join our class. Once logged into website, click on top right red tab “Join a Class”:
Class ID: cm405985, Class Name: Art History I (CRN29196)
3. Log into website and do the Pre-Tests. Follow these tabs: Chapters→[individual chapter
number]→Study Plan→Post-Test. After answering all of the questions and double-checking you
answers, click the bottom right tab “Submit Answers for Grading.”
4. Print and turn in a hard-copy list of FIRST attempt grades by due dates listed above (same as test
dates). Click on top right tab “Grade Tracker” and select “First Attempt” from scroll down menu.
WARNING: It is the students’ responsibility to complete all 4 steps; failure to do so will result in the
instructor’s inability to grade students’ completed Post-Tests and/or verify whether the students
completed the assignments, resulting in a grade of “0/F.”
Technical Support: The Instructor will not and cannot offer technical support for the course website.
If students have problems using the website, it is their responsibility to contact technical support:
PARTICIPATION (10% of Final Grade)
Students are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, stay the entire class session, and
participate in class discussions. Attendance will be checked daily at the beginning and end of class.
The Instructor will use the wall clock in FAC 201 to begin and end class sessions. All cases of being
absent, tardy, and/or leaving class early will be recorded. The following will be counted as an
absence: sleeping in class, using or having certain electronic devices visible on desks (see Classroom
Policies below), and using a personal computer/iPad for non-class related purposes. Students are
responsible for all material covered during their absences.
If you observe a religious holiday that will require you to miss a class(es), you must notify your
instructor in writing two weeks in advance to arrange to take a test or make up an assignment. A
religious holiday is “a holy day observed by a religion whose place of worship is exempt from
property taxation under Section 11.20, Tax Code.”
In accordance with the Official HCC Attendance Policy, the instructor may drop a student for
absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of
instruction (6 hours=3 classes or a combination of class absences and time for being tardy or leaving
early).
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Edition, Volume 1 (2011), by: Marilyn Stokstad & Michael Cothren ISBN-
10: 0205744206, ISBN-13: 9780205744206, Published by: Pearson Press
Option 1: If students want a physical book, they can rent or buy a new/used physical book (hole-
punched or bound).
Price varies: $60-$150.
Option 2: If students do not want a physical book, they can buy an E-Book (electronic book on the
internet) at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/ by clicking the tab “Purchase Access
for 1303.”
REQUIRED COURSE WEBSITE:
http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/
Option 1: Students who buy a new physical textbook (hole-punched or bound) at an HCC bookstore
have free access to the course website. The shrink-wrapped textbook includes an access code card,
which students can use to register for the website for free by going to
http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/ and clicking the tab “Register for Arts 1303.”
Option 2: Students who rent or buy a used textbook do not have free access to the website and must
purchase it separately at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tx/myartslab_hcc/ by clicking the tab
“Purchase Access for 1303 w/o eText.”
Price: $37.40
Option 3: Students who buy the E-book have free access to the course website. The E-book is
actually link on the course website; the E-book includes the website for free.
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.)
who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only
the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. If you have any questions,
please contact the Disability Counselor at your college, Jamie Torres at 713-718-6164, or the District
Disability Office at 713-718-5165. To visit the ADA Website, log on to www.hccs.edu,
click Future Students, scroll down the page, and click on the words Disability Information.
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog
and student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in
fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College
System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
Copying from another student’s test paper;
Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authority;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents
of a test that has not bee administered;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that
work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit.
Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the
particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from
the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College
Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition.
Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30
working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction
(Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The
committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional
administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final.
Official HCC Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during
their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup
assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Although it is the responsibility of
the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a
student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the
student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including
lecture and laboratory time). For a 3 credit lecture class (this includes Art History I), meeting 3 hours
per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped when their absence exceeds 6 hours.
Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. If you are doing poorly in the class,
but you have not contacted your professor to ask for help, and you have not withdrawn by the official
FOR STUDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE DROP THIS SEMESTER is April 9 th
by 4:30 PM.
Course Withdrawals-First Time Freshmen Students-Fall 2007 and Later:
Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman
students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or
thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived
from this requirement until they graduate from high school. Based on this law, HCC or any other
Texas Public institution of higher education may not permit students to drop after the official
day of record more than six college level credit courses for unacceptable reasons during their
entire undergraduate career.
Course Withdrawals:
Be sure you understand HCC policies about dropping a course. It is the student’s responsibility to
withdraw officially from a course and prevent an “F” from appearing on the transcript. If you feel that
you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of
withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor
to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with
suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is very important.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor
prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the
withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each
semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC
schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine
class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via
email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss
withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline,
you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System: At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to
improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online
survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look
for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the
term.
Early Alert Program:
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert
process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class
because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit
with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available
to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and
improve your academic performance.
Repeat Course Fee:
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes.
To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay
extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to
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graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or
subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning
passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits,
reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities
for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Individual Instructor’s Requirements Statement:
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
Facilitate an effective learning environment through class lectures, discussions, assignments, and
fieldtrips
Provide a copy of the syllabus and other materials on the Learning Web
Provide students with the following: semester calendar, daily class schedule, descriptions of all
assignments, grading scale, and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be
derived
Inform students of class policies
Arrange to meet with individual students outside of class as needed
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
Attend class regularly: be on time and stay the duration of class
Be prepared and bring all required materials for class
Participate in class discussions, in-class assignments, and group work
Acquire the required textbook and do all assigned readings
Register for the course website and complete all required assignments on website
Complete all graded assignments
Keep hard-copies of all class paperwork for your records
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Inform instructor of problems and situations affecting your ability to be successful in the class
HCC Art Discipline Requirements
By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have
demonstrated the ability to:
Complete and comprehend all graded assignments
Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (6 hours)
Arrive at class promptly and with the required materials for that day’s session
Be prepared for and participate in small group or class discussions
Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language
Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems,
and acquiring information
Complete a minimum of 2000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects
Maintain an overall average of 70 or above on assignments, projects, and tests
Explain and illustrate stylistic characteristics of each of the various cultures and styles included in
the course syllabus
Compare and contrast works of art from the text using the terminology and iconography of art
Explain the function of art in its historical context
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Additional requirements for Honors students:
Honors students will write an additional 2000 words. They will complete a project or oral
presentation that shows a higher level of analytical thinking and satisfies the requirement of the
honors contract
Grading percentile: the official HCC grading rubric is as follows:
90–100% A Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation,
comprehension and participation
80–89% B Above average work; superior in one or two areas
70–79% C Average work; good, unexceptional participation
60–69% D Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation
Below 60% F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation
Other HCC grading policies:
W Withdrawn
I Incomplete
AUD Audit
The grade of “I” (Incomplete) is conditional. It will only be assigned if at least 80 % of the course
work is complete .Students receiving an “I,” must make an arrangement with the instructor in writing
to complete the course work within six months. After the deadline, the “I” becomes an “F.” All “I”
designations must be changed to grades prior to graduation. Changed grades will appear on student
record as “I”/Grade (example: “I/A”). The grade of “W” (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when
students withdraw from a class by the drop deadline. Instructors have the option of dropping students
up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do not have that option—not even when entering
final grades.
FX Failure due to lack of attendance
Students who stop attending class and do not withdraw themselves prior to the withdrawal deadline
may either be dropped by their professor for excessive absences or be assigned the final grade of
“FX” at the end of the semester. Students who stop attending classes will receive a grade of “FX”,
compared to an earned grade of “F” which is due to poor performance. Logging into a DE course
without active participation is seen as non-attending.
Please note that HCC will not disperse financial aid funding for students who have never attended
class. Students who receive financial aid but fail to attend class will be reported to the Department of
Education and may have to pay back their aid. A grade of “FX” is treated exactly the same as a grade
of “F” in terms of GPA, probation, suspension, and satisfactory academic progress.
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Instructor Grading Criteria:
All assignments and projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Adherence to instructions and format requirements
Adherence to deadlines
Level of difficulty attempted and achieved; more sophisticated work may receive higher scores
Honesty: submit your own work (see HCC Academic Honesty Policy above)
Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Turn cell phones off or on vibrate-mode
Computers are allowed on a limited basis for the following tasks: to take notes, log-in to course
website, or access Learning Web. If students are caught using their computers to do ANY other
activities (email, Facebook, Twitter, surf the web, etc.), they will be counted as absent for the day.
No other electronic devices allowed in class: no cell phones, iPods/MP3 players, pagers, any
device with headphones, cameras/photography equipment, and/or recording devices (exceptions:
electronic devices are allowed with documentation from Disability Support Services)
Additional Information:
departments/fine-arts-speech-communications/artsline-newsletters
Student Art Exhibition: April 16-30
Student Art Sale: Midtown Art in the Park, Saturday April 13 th
, Elizabeth Baldwin Park, starts at
10 AM, FREE
Find-a-Tutor: http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/tutoring-opportunities
1. Which unknown artwork (the number) did you chose to identify?
2. Why did you choose this unknown?
3. Write a Formal Analysis of your unknown. You must include the word count (minimum 300 words in
length; to check word count in Microsoft Office, see “Review” tab and “Proofing” box). You must use 1 of
the 3 following formats and state which format you used:
1. Summarize the artwork’s overall appearance and then describe its details.
2. Begin by discussing one side of the artwork and then the other/another side (right to left,
top to bottom)
3. Describe the visual characteristics in the order in which they got your attention, starting
with the first thing you noticed and then moving to the others.
4. What is the culture (chapter) of your unknown?
5. What are 2 general visual characteristics your unknown shares with artworks in this culture?
1.
2.
6. What are 2 general visual characteristics of your unknown that differ from artworks in other
cultures?
1.
2.
7. What is the style/period (subsection of chapter) of your unknown?
8. What are 2 specific visual characteristics your unknown shares with artworks in this same
style/period?
1.
2.
9. What are 2 specific visual characteristics of your unknown that differ from artworks in other
styles/periods?
1.
2.
10. Your unknown looks nearly identical to an artwork in your textbook. What is your unknown’s
“twin”? (fill in the blank—complete sentence not necessary here)
Figure # or Page # in textbook: _______
11. Based on your twin’s information described in the textbook, what is your unknown’s…? (fill in
the blanks—complete sentences not necessary here)
Name/title:
Size (height, width, depth in inches/feet—guess if not listed):
12. Based on your twin’s information described in the textbook, what is the function of your
unknown?
13. Based on your twin’s information described in the textbook, what are 2 values/beliefs/ideas that
your unknown symbolizes for the people who made it
1.
2.
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1 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
2 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
3 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
4 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
5 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
6 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
7 Figure/Page #: Title/Name of Artwork:
2 Multimedia Library Resources from Group’s Chapter on Course Website:
1 Type of Resource: