Art History I- Prehistoric to Gothic Art 104 Instructor: Jennifer Rogenski Email: Jennifer.rogenski@swic.edu Blog: jensartforum.blogspot.com Phone: 618.235.

2700 ext..4003 Office: Rm: 1220

Prerequisite: ART 104 or consent of instructor. Textbook: Art History, Portable Edition; books 1-6, Marilyn Stokstad Course Description: A survey of European and Near Eastern Art covering Prehistoric, Ancient Near East, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Early Christian, Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. The course will utilize single screen or multiple rear screen slide projection, video tapes, lectures, discussions, and a museum trip. Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to: Identify the materials (mediums) and methods used in making works of art Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of art and design, and the associated terminology. Examine the subject matter of a work of art and consider the piece in the context of art history. Use a framework to analyze and describe a work of art. Grading: You will be evaluated in this course each day according to the following criteria: Completion of assignments (as given in class) with substantial investment of thought, time, and effort in regular class hours Handling of materials Participation and attentiveness both in class and in critiques Attitude and willingness to learn Punctuality and attendance. The grading scale is as follows: A- Excellent quality and above average achievement B- High quality and above average achievement C- Acceptable quality D- Deficient quality, passing F- Failure to meet minimum

Tests and Assignments: There will be approximately 4 tests given during the semester, depending on the flow and comprehension of the class. There will also be 4 quizzes and a paper due at midterm. (to be discussed in class)

STUDENT ATTENDANCE: No exceptions will be given to allow missed critiques or an early finish of the semester. Students are expected to attend all meetings of classes in which they are enrolled. An absence, however explained, remains an absence of record. Students missing class for whatever reason are responsible for missed work. Excessive absence may be sufficient cause from dismissal from class. Students are considered excessively absent when they have missed a class more time than the number of times the class meets per week. Tardiness may be considered as absences at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor determines the final decision as to what constitutes excessive absence. Grades may be lowered for excessive absences. Doctor, dentist & counselor appointments made during this class time are counted as UNEXCUSED absences. Doctors excuses or other proof may be required to prove that the absence was unavoidable. It is the students responsibility to either attend or drop the class. If you do not drop the class and are excessively absent you will be dropped and receive a grade of WF as your semester grade of record. ACADEMIC RIGOR STATEMENT You are enrolled in an academically rigorous college course. Your success in this course will require a significant investment of time outside of the class. According to the Administrative Rules of the Illinois Community College Board (section 1501.309), it is assumed that the student will invest two hours of outside study time for each hour of classroom lecture time. This course is approved under the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). The IAI is based upon the assumption that community colleges and universities are equal partners in delivering lower-division baccalaureate courses. This course is considered equal in scope, quality, and rigor to comparable courses offered at other colleges and universities in Illinois. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: The assessment of student learning is an integral part of the educational experience at Southwestern Illinois College. To this end, the faculty continually assess student learning to improve student success. Occasionally you will be requested to participate in collegewide and discipline specific assessment activities. Please take these assessments seriously. The data that is collected will provide valuable information to faculty and will be used to improve student learning at SWIC. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY COLLEGE POLICY: Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism and forgery, failure or refusal to follow clinical practice standards, and soliciting, aiding, abetting, concealing, or attempting such acts. Plagiarism is defined as the act of representing the work of another as ones own. Plagiarism may consist of copying, paraphrasing, or otherwise using written or oral work of another without proper acknowledgment of the source or presenting oral or written material prepared by another as ones own. SPECIAL SERVICES IMFORMATION: Southwestern Illinois College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (ADA), which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education solely by reason of a disability. Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations are encouraged to contact

the Special Services Center at 618-235-2700, extension 5368 or TDD 618-234-3347 to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely manner. Students are responsible for all requirements as laid out in this syllabus and the subsequent project handouts for the semester. Communication is key between students and the instructor. Ask questions! Make sure you understand what is expected of you. Be respectful of others TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE IN CLASS. Suggested Reading: The Art Spirit by Robert Henri Uncontrollable Beauty: Toward a New Aesthetics by Bill Beckley (Editor) & David Shapiro (Editor) The History of Beauty by Umberto Eco and Alastair McEwen Undressed Art: Why We Draw by Peter Steinhart Suggested Web Sites: Fine art search engine- http://www.artcyclopedia.com/ Masters of Photography- http://www.masters-of-photography.com/ National Portrait Gallery- http://www.npg.si.edu/ Art dictionary- http://www.artlex.com/ Whitney Museum of American Art: - www.whitney.org The Met- http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp The Louvre- http://www.louvre.fr/louvrea.htm

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate instructional and/or student needs. It is the students responsibility to keep abreast of such changes.