Art 109 Course Syllabus and Policies
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Transcript of Art 109 Course Syllabus and Policies
Syllabus Overview
Art 109: Renaissance to ModernWestchester Community CollegeSpring 2013Online Learning
Dr. Melissa HallAAB [email protected]
Your Instructor
Florence, May 2009
Hi, I’m Professor Melissa Hall. I’ve been teaching at WCC since 2001
Best time to reach me:Weekday mornings (at home)All day Friday + weekends
I will email you my home email and phone number
Office Hours
Fred S. Kleiner, Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Concise Global History2nd Edition, Cengage
Course Textbook
Fred S. Kleiner, Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Concise Global History3rd Edition, Cengage
Course Textbook
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A selective survey 14th century to 20th century
Course Description
Giotto di Bondone, Ognissante Madonna, c. 1310 Pablo Picasso, Still Life with Chair Caning, 1912
Chronological overview of major artists, periods, and movement
Course Description
Image Archive: You will be able to identify major works of art from the 15th to 20th century by artist, title, and period.
Course Goals
Analytical Skills: You will be able to describe, analyze, and compare major works of art using art historical methods such as iconographic analysis and formal analysis
Course Goals
Sharon Lipps, Art Appreciation, The Getty, LA, CA, 2009http://www.pbase.com/elips/image/73508927
Historical Context: You will be able to explain the relationship between works of art and the cultural context in which they were made
Course Goals
Francois Joseph Heim, Charles X Distributing Awards to Artists Exhibiting at the Salon of 1824 at the Louvre, 1827Metapedia
Information Literacy: You will become familiar with online resources relevant to the study of art history
Course Goals
Primary source of course content
Course Content
Web lectures supplement the textbook with more in-depth treatment of specific themes and concepts
Web Lectures
Embedded videos from Smarthistory.org an important component of course content
Web Lectures
Assessment: How will my learning be evaluated?
Assessment
Discussion Forum: Weekly Discussions online
Assessment
Weekly Quizzes: Combination multiple choice and paragraph response
Assessment
Exams: Midterm and Final
Assessment
Part 1: Timed multiple choice exam
Assessment
Part 2: un-timed Essay Exams
Assessment
AssignmentsTwo written assignments
Assignments
Visual Analysis EssayAnalyze a selected work demonstrating mastery of the “skill of describing”
Assignments
Museum PaperBased on a required visit to the Metropolitan Museum
Assignments
Museum PaperDocumented Essay5-8 pagesTyped and double-spaced
Assignments
Museum PaperInstructions, samples, and grading forms can be found on the course website
Assignments
Museum TripArts Department bus trip to Metropolitan Museum
Museum TripArts Department bus trip to Museum of Modern Art
Late Policies
DiscussionsThere will be no opportunity for late submissions to the Discussion Forum. If you are not “present” for the discussion, you will not earn credit
Late Quizzes and Exams
Quizzes and ExamsI can be flexible about closing dates for quizzes and exams (within reason)
Hi Professor, I think I’m gonna need to schedule a make-up exam . . . .
Late Quizzes and Exams
If you need an extension on a closing date you must contact me immediately – I will not re-open assessments past one week of the closing deadline
Late Assignment Policy
AssignmentsWritten assignments will be accepted up to one week past the assigned due date, with a grade penalty
Failure to complete all course assignments may result in a failing grade
Grading
I don’t do papers . . .
Class Conduct
Course ConductEven in an online class, certain rules of conduct and behavior apply
Class Conduct
NetiquetteRules of netiquette include a respectful attitude towards others, and behavior that is professional and mature
Class Conduct
NetiquetteRemember that you are in a college classroom, not chatting with your friends on Facebook
Academic Honesty
Academic HonestyThis class will be conducted in accordance with the college's basic standards of academic honesty
Academic Honesty
Academic HonestyCheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated
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Academic Honesty
Academic HonestyVisit the college website for an excellent overview of plagiarism, and tips on how to avoid it
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Students with Disabilities
Students with DisabilitiesWCC provides services for students with documented disabilities
Students with Disabilities
Students with DisabilitiesVisit the college website to learn more about services available
Academic Support
Academic SupportThe college provides a range of services through the Academic Support Center
The Writing Center
The Writing CenterThe Writing Center can help you with written assignments
Advantages to Taking an Online Course
Advantages:• You can study anywhere, any time• The world at your fingertips• The Virtual Community• Room for Discussion
Disadvantages to Taking an Online Course
Disadvantages:• You are your own teacher• You must be self-motivated• There’s nobody to hang out with
Course Expectations
Do You Hate Writing?If you are not comfortable with writing, you might consider switching to the in-person classroom version of this course
Technical Problems
Technical ProblemsContact the Online Learning Office, or call the NYWCC Help Desk: 914-606-5600
Technical Problems
If Blackboard goes down . . . .You are still expected to continue with learning activities
Technical Problems
If Blackboard goes down . . . .The Wordpress course website will always be available, and you will always have your textbook
Technical Problems
Good Luck!Feel free to contact me if you have any questions – and good luck!