of History Western Art I
Prof. Margaret Ann Zaho ARH 2050.B001 Summer B 2008
Course Information: Course name: History of Western Art I Course id and section: ARH 2050.B001 Semester /Year: Summer 2008 Class meeting days: MTWTH 10:00 11:50 Course meeting location: COM 101 Credit hours: 3 credit hours Contact Information: Instructor: Margaret Ann Zaho, Ph.D. Office location: VAB 203 Office hours: T 9:00- 10:00 & 12:00 -1:00 Office phone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] (preferred method of contact) Required Textbook: Kleiner, Fred S., and Christin J. Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through The Ages: The Western Perspective; Volume I. 12th edition (or new 13th edition). Course Description: Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Prehistoric era through the Gothic. Course Objectives: Students will be able to identify specific examples of artistic production from each of the periods covered in this course. Students will have a basic knowledge of the historical and cultural factors that shaped the art of each culture or period. Students will have a basic knowledge of terms associated with each period and culture, and technical terms related to art production. Students will recognize and understand the specific characteristics that represent the artistic production of a particular culture, dynasty, region, or ruler. Students will have a basic understanding of the different materials, mediums, tools, and techniques used in the artistic production for each period. Prerequisites: None Evaluation and Grading: A plus/minus grading system is used in this course.
Grade Scale:
Letter Grade Numerical Grade Grade Points
A
100 95
4.00
AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF
94 90 89 87 86 83 82 80 79 76 75 73 72 70 69 67 66 64 63 60 59 and below
3.75 3.25 3.00 2.75 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.25 1.00 0.75 0.74
Exams: There are 3 exams (celebrations of knowledge) in this course. The exams are weighted 30%, 35%, and 35%. Grades are not curved. Examination Method: Exams are administered in a multiple-choice format. Exams will include image identifications, terms, definitions, maps, contextual, and historical questions. A raspberry scantron is needed for each exam. Students must know and provide their correct PID on the scantron form; failure to do will result in a penalty of 4 points. Note: There are no make-up exams (except in cases of documented Medical Emergency). If a student misses an exam due to a medical emergency the Instructor must be notified within 24 hours. There is no extra credit of any kind. Attendance: Attendance is not taken in class. However, it is imperative that students attend all lectures in order to do well in this course. If a student misses a class it is recommended that the student get the notes from a classmate. The instructor will not provide written notes or power-point images for lectures missed. Advisement: The Art Department affirms that a theoretical and working understanding of the historical meanings and studio applications of the human image are critical in education the of visual art and art history students. To develop such an understanding, Art Department courses often utilize images of clothed and unclothed human figures and, in certain studio classes, live nude models. Course material will include information that pertains to various religions or religious beliefs/practices, in particular Western Christianity. Lecture and Exam Schedule: Week 1: M T 6/23 6/24 Intro / Stone Age Stone Age / Near East
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W TH
6/25 6/26
Near East Egypt
Week 2:
M T W TH M T W TH
6/30 7/1 7/2 7/3 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10
Egypt Egypt Aegean EXAM 1 Greece Greece Greece Greece/ Rome
Week 3:
Week 4:
M T W TH
7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17
Rome Rome Rome EXAM 2
Week 5:
M T W TH
7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24
Early Christian Early Christian Byzantine Byzantine
Week 6:
M T W TH
7/28 7/29 7/30 7/31
Early Medieval Early Medieval Romanesque FINAL EXAM
Technology: Students are expected to be able to send and receive e-mail. Students are expected to be able to use and download materials from Web CT. Students must be able to access grades using My UCF grades. Laptops are permitted for note-taking during class. A student using their computer for other purposes during class time can be asked to leave. Tape recorders are not permitted. No video of any kind for any purpose is permitted. Policies: This course is conducted, and students are expected to behave, in accordance with the UCF Golden Rule.
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The Golden Rule, published annually by the Office of Student Conduct, describes university standards for students regarding their conduct in the university community and their rights and responsibilities. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the UCF Creed.
The UCF Creed
Integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence are the core values that guide our conduct, performance, and decisions.
Integrity
I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.
Scholarship
I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.
Community
I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.
Creativity
I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.
Excellence
I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.
Common Courtesy: Cell phones must be turned off during class. Education is a privilege. The classroom is a place of learning. Individuals are expected to exercise common courtesy; no loud talking, no talking during lecture, no music during lecture, no playing games, no reading newspapers. If the behavior of a student is determined by the Instructor to be disruptive, rude, inflammatory, or disrespectful, that student will be asked to comply with common courtesy guidelines. If the student does not comply, the student will be asked to leave. Dismissal from the class will result in failure of the course.
This syllabus is subject to change/revision at the Instructor's discretion.
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