ARTS 1303 0342 - ART HISTORY I

Introduction

Art History Survey I Syllabus Fall 2022

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS



Course title: Art History Survey I

Course prefix, number, and section number: ARTS 1303.342

Semester/Year of course: Fall 2022

Semester start and end dates: 08/22/2022 – 12/9/2022

Modality: Asynchronous

Class meeting location, days, and times: NCTC Canvas Learning Management System

Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Semester credit hours: 3

Course description:
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from pre-history
to the 14th century. 48 lecture hours.

Course prerequisites: none

Required course materials: Textbook: Kleiner, F. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, A Global
History, Vol. I, 15th or 16th ed.

Name of instructor: Cheryl McGrath
Office location: Remote Online through Canvas LMS
Telephone number: Contact through Canvas LMS
E-mail address: Email through Canvas
                       Use NCTC email only if Canvas unavailable cmcgrath@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Course is monitored 8:30am to 8pm 7 days a week
                       All Canvas emails will receive a prompt email response.
 
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the
best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced
as soon as possible in person and/or writing.


SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments: 8 Weekly/Semi-weekly assignments with discussions – 50 percent
                                              3 Open book essay exams – 50 percent
Final grade scale: Percentage of points out of total possible points:
                                        90-100 –A; 80-89 -B; 70-79-C; 60-69 –D; Below 60 -F
Late work policy: Late work is only accepted in extreme circumstances with instructor
                                       permission ahead of the due date.


SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF
GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.


COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy: See Current NCTC Student Handbook

Attendance Policy: Missing more than two online weekly assignments may cause course
failure. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for
approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the
only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a
college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the
student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to
make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the
instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the
instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.

Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s
responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: See Current NCTC Academic Calendar
 
 
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using
    standard categories and terminology.
2 Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from pre-history
   century to the 14th century.
3 Analyze the relationship of art history by placing works of art within cultural,
   historical, and chronological contexts.
4 Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.

Core Objectives:
Academic General Education
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Personal and Social Responsibility

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with
respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is
the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange
appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student
Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.


QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints
specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student
may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the
student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Singletary, Chair, Visual & Performing Arts
Office location: 2010 Performing Arts Center (Gainesville Campus)
Telephone number: (940) 668-3385
E-mail address: tsingletary@nctc.edu
 

Name of Instructional Dean: Crystal Wright, Dean of Social Sciences, Kinesiology and Arts
Office location: FSB Exchange, Denton, room 204
Telephone number: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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