NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title: Art History Survey I

Course prefix, number, and section number: ARTS 1303.342

Semester/Year of course: Fall, 2025

Semester start and end dates: 08/25/2025-12/13/2025

Modality: Asynchronous online

Class meeting location, days, and times: Remote - Canvas LMS

Semester credit hours: 3

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

Course Disclaimer: College-level courses may include controversial, offensive, sensitive, and adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Textbook – Fred Kleiner, Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, A Global History, Vol. 1, 16^th Ed.

 

Name of instructor: Cheryl McGrath

Office location: Remote - Canvas LMS

Telephone number: (940)668-3355

Email address: Preferably through Canvas Email or cmcgrath@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Remote through Canvas LMS

 

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 not accepted without prior permission from the instructor. Only in extreme circumstances will late work be considered, and only with prior permission.

 

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

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

 

Academic Integrity Policy: See current NCTC Student Handbook

Artificial Intelligence Policy: Plagarism/Use of AI (Artificial Intelligence):

1. Any writing, media, or other submissions not explicitly identified as AI-generated will be assumed as original to the student. Submitting AI-generated work without identifying it as such will be considered a violation of “Submitting the work of another person or entity as your own.” Any directly copied AI writing must be clearly identified with quotations or different colored type or highlighting including the AI source and date retrieved.  Any material submitted using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) source must be fully documented with the sources and date retrieved, along with the student’s original first draft and all the questions used as prompts.  In such violations, students will receive a “0” until they’ve modified it to align with AI statement above.  After 48 hours past the due date, no revisions will be accepted or receive credit.
2. Critical Thinking Requirement:
• Your submitted work must clearly demonstrate your own critical thinking and evaluation of the AI-generated content.
• You must articulate and document what you asked the AI to do and how you used its output.
3. Original Contribution:
• If your submission contains little or no original content, it will be considered a violation.
• Students who violate this policy will receive a “0” for the assignment until it is modified to comply with these guidelines.

 

1. Revision and Resubmission Policy

• Revision Opportunity:
  If you are found in violation, you have 48 hours from the assignment due date to revise and resubmit your work in accordance with this AI policy.
• Final Submission:
  No revised resubmissions will be accepted after 48 hours past the due date.
• Persistent Violations:
  If the revised submission still lacks adequate original student contribution, no credit will be given and the violation will be reported according to the NCTC plagiarism policy.

 

2. Additional Resources

• For more information, review the Art History Orientation link in the course modules.
• Refer to the current NCTC Student Handbook for additional Academic Integrity policies.

Note: Failure to follow these AI use guidelines may result in academic penalties, including a zero on the assignment and a report of academic dishonesty. If you have questions about what constitutes appropriate use of AI, please ask your instructor before submitting your work.

 

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 judgment 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: Nov. 9, 2025

Student Learning Outcomes: This course enables students to understand, participate in and contribute to contemporary cultural conversations related to historical visual materials from pre-history up to the Renaissance. It fosters civic engagement and cultural understanding,

1. Identify and describe works of art and material culture based on their chronology and style,
    using standard categories and terminology.

2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from pre-history
      to the 14^th century.

3. Analyze the relationship of art history by placing works of art and material culture within 
    interdisciplinary, multi-cultural expression, historical chronological connections and  
    contexts.

4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of material culture and art.

    

 

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

 

 

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