Syllabus for ART-166-OL
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The History of Western Art I course examines the greatest works of the Western visual tradition, highlighting issues of social content, form, and iconography. The course is a survey of Western European art and architecture from antiquity to 1600 CE. The course provides an excellent introduction and general overview of the seminal works of Western art. The social, political, and philosophical influences on the art and architecture are also examined. Students will gain a knowledge and appreciation of the great works, their artists, and the cultures that produced them.
Upon successful completion of the learning activities for this course, you should be able to:
You will need the following materials to do the work of the course. The textbook is available from the textbook supplier, MBS Direct. Textbook Study Guide Modular Timelines They are a required component of your reading assignments. It is imperative that you review them as you start the study of each module and that you refer to them as you are completing your reading assignments. The timelines of artists and artworks contain links to illustrations of many of the artworks from the Janson text.
Web Resources These Web links are found in the Web Resources area of the course Web site. Publisher's Web Site A link to this Web site is provided in each study assignment page (see the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site).
The History of Western Art I is a 3-credit, online course consisting of six (6) assignment modules. Each module is built around textbook chapter, together with the corresponding study guide material. You are required to complete six (6) written assignments, participate in six (6) graded online discussions, take a proctored midterm examination, and complete a final project in the form of a term paper. For the course's assignment modules (study assignments, online discussions, and written assignments), go to the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site.
The History of Western Art I has six (6) graded online discussions, each focusing on a different subject. There is also an ungraded but required discussion in Module 1 titled "Introductions." All class discussions take place on the class Discussion Board. Communication among fellow students and with the mentor is a critical component of online learning. Participation in online discussions involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a posted question (discussion thread) and subsequent comments on classmates' responses. Meaningful participation is relevant to the content, adds value, and advances the discussion. Comments such as "I agree" and "ditto" are not considered value-adding participation. Therefore, when you agree or disagree with a classmate, the reading, or your mentor, state and support your agreement or disagreement. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, professional, and respectful. For additional information on online discussions, see Online Discussions in the Online Student Handbook.
The History of Western Art I course has six (6) written assignments. All of these written assignments have three parts; Written Assignments 4 and 5 also have a 4th part. In part 1 you are asked to define terms. You will find these terms in the textbook chapter readings and glossary and in the Study Guide. Identify each term before you give the definition. In part 2 you are required to answer the one (1) essay question. Copy out the question before giving the answer. In part 3 you must select two (2) essay questions to answer. Indicate the number of each question you choose to answer and copy out the question before giving your answer.
In part 4, which is part of Written Assignments 4 and 5, you are asked to submit preliminary work associated with your final project due at the end of the semester. You can get specific information about these preliminary project submissions in the appropriate written assignment as well as in the Final Project area of the course Web site.
Your assignments should be typed, double-spaced, with a minimum of two pages for each essay answer. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site, and read through the written assignment questions before you begin each lesson. Your answers to the assignment questions should be well developed and convey your understanding of the course materials. Do not copy the answers word-for-word; they must be in your own words. However, when it will strengthen your answer, you may quote or paraphrase relevant facts, ideas, and theories from your course reading materials; be sure to cite these references in an appropriate manner by using footnotes or endnotes.
Prepare your written assignments using whatever word processing program you have on your computer. Include your name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the semester and year in which you are enrolled. Before submitting your first assignment, check with your mentor to determine whether your word processing software is compatible with your mentor's software. If so, you can submit your work as you prepared it. If not, save your assignment as a rich-text (.rtf) file, using the Save As command of your software program. Rich text retains basic formatting and can be read by any other word processing program. When satisfied that your assignment represents your best work, submit it to your mentor by means of the
>>View/Complete Assignment link provided at the bottom of the respective assignment page. Use the Browse button within this link to locate and attach your assignment file. Click You are required to take a proctored midterm examination. Consult the course Calendar for the scheduling of this exam. The midterm exam is a closed-book, proctored exam. It consists of multiple-choice questions, definitions, and essay questions. It covers all material assigned in modules 1, 2, and 3 of the course and is two hours in duration. You will not be allowed to have any material with you. You may take the midterm examination only during the designated exam week, at an approved location, and with an approved proctor. In this regard, you need to schedule your midterm exam and submit your "Proctor Request Form" with the necessary documentation no later than the end of the first week of the semester (see Administrative Forms in the General Information area of the course Web site).
If you are on a course extension and have not yet taken the midterm exam, you must let your examination proctor know when you plan to take the exam and contact the Office of Test Administration (609-984-1181) two weeks in advance to request that your exam be sent to the proctor. For more information on scheduling a proctored examination, see the section Examinations and Proctors in the Online Student Handbook. You are required to produce a final project in the form of a term paper that is due at the end of the semester. The final project will be worth 20 percent of your final grade for the course.
The term paper that you must produce involves comparing and contrasting either two Renaissance artists and their work, two Renaissance cities and associated artwork, or two particular pieces of Renaissance artwork. Please note that in addition to submitting the final project term paper, you must make two preliminary submissions containing information about your project. For specific information about these two preliminary steps, see the Final Project area of the course Web site. This area of the Web site will also provide details about the final paper.
For details regarding the due date see the course Calendar. For information about grading and expectations for your final project, see the Course Documents Your grade in the course will be determined as follows: Letter grades for online participation, written assignments, course examinations, and projects are based on the following numerical grades: To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of D or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings, projects, papers, etc.). You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. First Steps to Success Study Tips |
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