*This course is a survey of the history of art from the Renaissance to the present time.
The required textbook is Gardner's Art Through the Ages, A Global History, Vol. II, 15th ed.
by Fred Kleiner.
*A trip to one of the major D/FW art museums during the current semester is required.
As an alternative to the museum assignment, you may substitute a comparison paper from a
list of artworks in the textbook provided by your instructor.
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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Art History II, 14th Century to Present
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Course Prefix & Number: ARTS1304
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Section Number: 342
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Term Code:
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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x - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cheryl McGrath
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Campus/Office Location:
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Remote online office
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Telephone Number:
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Contact through Canvas Conversations – see below
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E-mail Address:
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Through Canvas conversations LMS: Click on the “Inbox” at the far left on your Canvas course page. Then click on the pencil icon to send conversation message.
If you cannot login to Canvas, here is the address to use: cmcgrath@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday & Sunday
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10-11am
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6-8pm
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Online course is monitored daily from 8:30am to 8pm, including week ends and holidays
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcomes
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology.
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Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from the 14th century to the present day.
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Analyze the relationship of art history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
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Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
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REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Kleiner, F. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages, A Global History, Vol. II, 15th ed.
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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8
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Weekly/Semi Weekly Assignments/Discussions
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160
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3
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Open Book Essay Exams
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300
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1
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Museum Visit Paper or Comparison Paper
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100
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• Final grade: percentage of accumulated points out of a total of 560.
A-90-100% -567-630; B-80-89% - 504-566; C-70-80%; -441-503;
D-60-69% - 378-440; F- Below 378
Missing more than 2 weekly assignment substantial posts is
an automatic F in the course. See the Late Work Policy in the course modules.
Missed Exams and Assignments
There are no make ups for exams. One exam may be dropped for the optional cumulative end of semester exam. No make ups for weekly assignments or comparative paper assignment. Students are required to complete 3 exams, weekly online class presentation assignments, comparative artworks paper or the *physical museum visit and accompanying paper. Must visit the physical museum itself, not through the internet.
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Last day to Withdraw
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The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” - see current NCTC academic calendar.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Tentative Course calendar (see course online modules for current dates, textbook pages, weekly assignments and discussions)
Week 1
Ch. 19 & 20, Early Renaissance in
Italy and the North;
Ch. 14 & 15; pp. 400-408; 534-543
Week 2
Ch. 19 & 20
Week 3
Humanism in 15thC Italy,
Ch. 21
Week 4
High Reniassance and Mannerism
pp. 598-642
Week 5
Exam 1 – Open Book Essays - All Learning Outcomes
16thC Northern Europe and Spain
Ch. 23
Week 6
17thC Baroque Art
Ch. 24, pp. 668-691
Week 7
Baroque, Rococo, the
Enlightenment, Neoclassical,
Romanticism Ch. 25 & 26
Week 8
Rise of Modernism thru
Impressionism
Ch. 26, 27 & Ch. 28 to page 810
SPRING BREAK
Week 9
Post-Impressionism
Ch. 28 pp. 811-827
Week 10
Exam 2 - Open Book Essays - All Learning Outcomes
Art Nouveau, African,
Early 20th C. Expressionism
Ch. 28 pp. 828; Ch.37
Week 11
Non-Western Culture Object/Mask
Assignment
Ch. 37 or your choice of Ch. 32-36
Week 12
Armory Show-Postwar
Germany Ch. 29
Week 13
Surrealism, Utopian,
Bauhaus, Organic, Regionalism;
Postwar Expressionism Ch. 29
Week 14
Abstract Expressionism, Pop,
Performance, Environmental Art Ch. 30
Week 15
Exam 3 - Open Book Essays - All Learning Outcomes
Postmodernism/Metamodernism Ch. 31
Week 16
Finals Week –Museum Paper or Comparison Paper due
Optional Make Up Exam (to replace missed exam only)
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
SYLLABUS ADDENDUMS
See the Online Course Module containing the syllabus for important addendums to this syllabus. The instructor may alter the syllabus during the semester.
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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