Art 101

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & GOALS
This course covers the history of western art from its prehistoric beginnings to the fall of Rome. Some of the course content is concerned with the appreciation of art as well as its history.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate communication (personal expression and information acquisition)
2. Creative, critical, and analytical thinking
3. Discipline/subject area specific content material (identification and description)
4. Community/global consciousness and responsibility

REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS
Art History Portable Edition
Ancient Art
2008 - 3rd edition
Marilyn Stokstad
ISBN - 13: 978-0-13-604097
ISBN - 10: 0-13-604097-7
Now available in the bookstore.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Over the 6-week semester three hours per week are required for each unit of credit. Two hours of independent work are required for each hour of lecture. Students are required to complete the following types of assignments:

1. Study
2. Answer questions
3. Practice skills
4. Read required materials
5. Write essays, research papers or journals
6. Participate in activities related to course content

Midterm Exam and Final Exam Requirements
There will be a midterm and final exam, online.
Your student ID and knowledge from the text and lectures will be required.

Students Will:

1. Email the professor at the beginning of the first week to note presence in the class. You will need to use your Official Citrus College issued email account. Your email is established when you are registered for classes at Citrus College.
2. Check the weekly announcements in Blackboard’s Announcements, lecture notes in Blackboard’s Course Documents and assignments in Blackboard Assignments menu.
3. Write a one page paper (12 point type, double spaced) on a museum visit. Choose one work by an artist displayed in the collection of a museum you visit and critique it based on the elements and principles of art, and it’s aesthetic properties. Do not attach this, rather copy and paste it into the email you send to me as attachments are not always able to open depending on file formats.
4. Write a one page paper (12 point type, double spaced) on an artist of your choice. Include information on the artist’s background, movement(s), medium(s), works, and his/her influence on the art world/place in history. A three source bibliography is required. Do not attach this, rather copy and paste it into the e-mail you send to me as attachments are not always able to open depending on file formats.
5. Take a midterm and a final exam.
6. Participate in class discussions using Blackboard’s Virtual Classroom & Discussion Board based on readings, discussion questions, museum visits and other related materials. Chat room will be on Thurs. night 5:00 - 6:00. If you cannot join the discussion at that time answer the discussion questions & e-mail them to the professor.
7. Write & email a 1 page, double spaced, synopsis of each chapter the week it is due to be discussed.
8. Keep copies of all emails sent to professor in the event of computer problems. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure the professor receives all their work. If the professor does not respond to your email assume it was not received.
9. Understand that any student caught cheating will automatically fail the class and will be recommended for student discipline, no exceptions.
10. Follow the rules of conduct as outlined in the Citrus Student Handbook.
11. Immediately report email/computer problems to the professor. It is entirely the student’s responsibility to complete the course, even in the event of computer failure. A voice mail message can always be left.

Next, go to the class site. To do so, go online to the following URL: http://citruscollege.blackboard.com 

• Your WingSpan ID becomes your Blackboard Username
• Your WingSpan PIN (Personal Identification Number) becomes your Blackboard password
• To change your PIN/password requires, change it in WingSpan
• Data will be transferred from WingSpan to Blackboard on a regular basis

Once you get to the Blackboard welcome page, click on the Art History and Appreciation - Ancient course link on the right, and you will go to the course site. Familiarize yourself with the course site and if you have any questions please email your instructor with your concerns. Get your textbook and get started with your initial assignments. A major key to your success in this course will be keeping up with both the reading and the other assignments.   

If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DSP&S office at (626) 914-8675. Please discuss your accommodations with your instructor by email. Be sure to allow at least one week for appropriate accommodations to be arranged.