Art 108 Ancient to MedievalArt 108 Ancient to MedievalWestchester Community CollegeFall 2013Dr. Melissa Hall

Your Instructor

Professor Melissa HallAAB 405914-606-6835

Course Description

A selective history of the art of ancient cultures from Prehistory to the Gothic period.

Image source: http://communitycollegearthistory.wordpress.com/

Course Goals

1. Recognize and identify major artifacts and monuments of the ancient world by period and title

Course Goals

2. Describe, analyze, and compare major works of art from the ancient world using art historical methods such as iconographic analysis and formal analysis

Course Goals

3. Explain the relationship between works of art and the social, political, and religious context in which they were made

Course Goals

4. Draw connections between works of art from different cultures and time periods (comparison)

Course Goals

5. Use online resources to locate and evaluate information relevant to the study of art history

Course Textbook

Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: A Concise Global History

Any edition is OK!

Course Textbook

I have created a free textbook, available online

http://wccart108.wordpress.com/

Course Textbook

Online chapters include illustrations and embedded videos

Course Textbook

Access lectures from drop down menu

Course Textbook

Note that each chapter has several sub-menus

Assessment

How will my learning be evaluated?

Quiz

Weekly Quizzes: Multiple Choice questions

Un-timed and open-book

Designed as “Study Guides” to help you focus on important concepts

Discussion Forum

Weekly discussions on selected topics

Exams

Three on-campus exams

You will make an appointment to take the exam at a time that suits your schedule

Exams

If you can't come to campus, you are responsible for arranging for a proctoring service  

Visit the college's Online Learning webpage for instructions on how to do this:   http://www.sunywcc.edu/programs/distance_learning/enrolled/proctoring.html

Exams

Part 1: Multiple Choice (questions similar to quiz questions)

Exams

Part 2: Paragraph Response

Course Assignments

Visual Analysis Essay

Descriptive essay based on your annotated image

Course Assignments

I have developed extensive guidelines to help you with writing about art

Course Assignments

Annotated Image Assignments

Practice “analyzing” an image

Course Assignments

Museum Report

Group Project: Illustrated Guide to the Metropolitan Museum

Course Assignments

Each student composes one entry “highlighting a work in the museum’s collection

Based on required visit to the Museum

Trip Week

Art Dept bus trip the Met Museum Tuesday November 5

You may join us, or visit on your own

GradingGraded Activity Percent

Discussion 10%

Quiz 10%

Exams 40%

Annotated Image 5%

Visual Analysis Essay

20%

Museum Report 15%

Late Policies

Discussion Forums close on Sundays. Late posts will not be accepted

If you are not “present” for the discussion, you will not earn credit

Late Policies

I can be flexible about closing dates for quizzes and exams (within reason)

Hi Professor, I think I’m gonna need an extension on my quiz . . . .

Late Policies

Contact me immediately if you need an extension on a closing date

I will not re-open assessments past one week of the closing deadline

Late Policies

Written assignments will be accepted up to one week past the assigned due date, with a grade penalty

Class Conduct

Even in an online class, certain rules of conduct and behavior apply

Class Conduct

Rules of netiquette include a respectful attitude towards others, and behavior that is professional and mature

Class Conduct

Remember that you are in a college classroom, not chatting with your friends on Facebook – so keep things professional

Academic Honesty

This class will be conducted in accordance with the college's basic standards of academic honesty

Academic Honesty

Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated

Academic Honesty

Visit the college website for an overview of plagiarism, and tips on how to avoid it

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Wikipedia

Students with Disabilities

WCC provides services for students with documented disabilities

Students with Disabilities

Visit the college website to learn about services that are available

Academic Support

The college also provides a range of services through the Academic Support Center

It is up to you to take advantage of the services available to you

Academic Support

The Writing Center can help you with written assignments, if you find you are having difficulties with this course requirement

Things to Consider . . . .

Advantages to taking an online course:

•You can study anywhere, any time

•The world at your fingertips

•The Virtual Community

•Room for Discussion

Things to Consider . . . .

Disadvantages:

•You are your own teacher

•You must be self-motivated

•There’s nobody to hang out with

Things to Consider . . . .

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

Contact the Online Learning Office

online.education@sunywcc.edu

914-606-6827

 

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 should be available

Technical Problems

And you can always read your textbook by candle light!