EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2011

ART 130 World Art History I Course Package Approved: December 3, 2010 EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2011

COURSE PACKAGE FORM Contact Person (s) HEIDI HECKMAN Date of proposal to Curriculum Sub-committee: Purpose: New Change (Indicate specifics below.) Change: (Check ALL that apply.) Update Prefix Title Learning Units Competencies Format Change Course Description Course Number Textbook Credits or [lecture and/or lab] Effective Semester/Year (REQUIRED) Fall 2011 Spring Summer COURSE INFORMATION Prefix & Number: ART 130 Title: World Art History I Catalog Course Description: A survey course designed to acquaint students with the history, meaning and evolution of art produced by various cultures around the world from Prehistoric times to the Renaissance. Credit Hours: 3.0 Modality: Online: _X On-Ground: _X Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: Prerequisite(s) Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089. Co-requisite(s) Does this course need a separately scheduled lab component? Yes X_No Does this course require additional fees? If so, please explain. Yes X No Is there a similar course in the course bank? Yes (Please identify) No Articulation: Is this course or an equivalent offered at other two- and four- year universities in Arizona? No Yes (Identify the college, subject, prefix, number and title: NAU ARH 141; ASU ARS 101; UA ARH 201 Writing Across the Curriculum Rationale: Mohave Community College firmly supports the idea that writing can be used to improve education; students who write in their respective content areas will learn more and retain what they learn better than those who don t. Courses in the core curriculum have been identified as Writing Across the Curriculum courses. Minimum standards for the Writing Across the Curriculum component are: 1. The writing assignments should total 1500 2000 words.

For example, a single report which is 1500 words in length OR a series of essay questions and short papers (example: four 375-word assignments) which total 1500 words could meet the requirement. 2. The writing component will represent at least 10% of a student s final grade in the course. Is this course identified as a Writing Across the Curriculum course? Yes No Intended Course Outcomes By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1. Students will study the creative development of the arts in the context of culture and environment. 2. Students will examine a variety of aesthetic disciplines looking at their artistic fundamentals along with cultural and cross cultural influences. 3. Students will develop and practice well-reasoned discussions that demonstrate their ability to evaluate, compare and identify artistic expressions through the Elements and Principles of Art. 4. Students will examine the personal, societal, ethical, racial, gender, global, or historical factors that may influence the expression of an artist's values in a work of art. 5. Students will be able to recognize and identify a variety of styles and works of art produced by different cultures. 6. Students will develop their abilities to think, speak and write critically about the arts. Course Competencies and Objectives Competency 1 Students will study the creative development of the arts in the context of culture and environment. Objective 1.1 Students will examine the widely recognized historical eras of civilization from Prehistoric to the Renaissance. Objective 1.2 Students will compare and contrast individual cultural characteristics of western and global artistic trends in history. Objective 1.3 Students will compare artifacts of western and global cultures and formulate explanations for similarities and differences. Objective 1.4 Students will Identify and describe the environmental, social and political events that impacted artistic trends Competency 2 Students will examine a variety of aesthetic disciplines looking at their artistic fundamentals along with cultural and cross cultural influences. Objective 2.1 Students will examine major style periods and genres and their influences. Objective 2.2 Students will identify the basic elements and principles of design within the major art forms (sculpture, painting, printmaking, architecture).

Objective 2.3 Students will assess and discuss the aesthetic and philosophical values represented by works of art. Objective 2.4 Students will identify and analyze widely recognized "great works" that represent the cultural characteristics of that artistic style. Competency 3 Students will develop and practice well-reasoned discussions that demonstrate their ability to evaluate, compare and identify artistic expressions through the Elements and Principles of Art. Objective 3.1 Students will participate in discussions about works of art using basic vocabulary of the artistic elements and principles of art Objective 3.2 Students will explain and discuss the concept of myth and archetype as forms for human artistic expression. Objective 3.3 Students will explain and discuss the impact innovation, science and technology played in artistic cultural traditions. Competency 4 Students will examine the personal, societal, ethical, racial, gender, global, or historical factors that may influence the expression of an artist's values in a work of art. Objective 4.1 Students will examine the influences of culture on artistic expression during that time period. Objective 4.2 Students will examine the influences on a cultures artistic expression from external sources. Objective 4.3 Students will examine the influences of Greek and Roman artistic tradition and philosophy on Western aesthetic traditions. Objective 4.4 Students will define and analyze the characteristics of major world religions and philosophies their interrelationships, influences and conflicts and how they may have influenced the expression of an artist's values in a work of art. Objective 4.5 Students will analyze the impact of ideas from major scientists, philosophers, and writers on artistic traditions and developments. Competency 5 Students will be able to recognize and identify a variety of styles and works of art produced by different cultures. Objective 5.1 Students will identify major artistic styles and periods. Objective 5.2 Students will discuss and debate artistic trends identifying works of art that fit into major artistic styles and periods. Objective 5.3 Students will identify artistic influences from past artistic traditions listing reasons that support the claim. Competency 6 Students will develop their abilities to think, speak and write critically about the arts. Objective 6.1 Students will discuss and debate the factors that identify major artistic periods and styles.

Objective 6.2 Students will discuss and debate the critical analysis of individual works of art as well as major artistic styles and periods using specialized vocabulary and terminology. Objective 6.3 Students will be able to write research papers that articulate, evaluate, and compare artistic traditions, styles and innovations. Objective 6.4 Students will write in depth critical and reflective interpretations about artistic expression in regards to the meaning of a work of art as it relates to the elements and principles of the art form. Teacher s Guide Course Textbook, Materials and Equipment Textbook(s) Title ART HISTORY - Volume I with My Arts Lab (no additional cost) Author(s) FOURTH EDITION MARILYN STOKSTAD and MICHAEL COTHERN Publisher PEARSON / PRENTICE HALL ISBN 978-0-205-74420-6 Software/ Equipment Textbook Costs Title Author(s) Publisher ISBN Please indicate how much the textbook would cost if purchased through Barnes and Noble: $ 132.65 new, $99.50 used, $59.70 rental Course Assessments Description of Possible Course Assessments (Essays, multiple choice, etc.) Individual reports and essays that combine research and personal reflection/critique using visual vocabulary as well as personal opinion, group and individual written and verbal critiques, group discussions, individual and group image and culture discussion and identification, multiple choice, true/false, matching, fill in, short answer, hands on activities, and electronic presentations. Exams standardized for this course? Midterm Final Other (Please specify): No Are exams required by the department? Yes X_No If Yes, please specify: Where can faculty members locate or access the required standardized exams for this course? NA Student Outcomes: Identify the general education goals for student learning that is a component of this course.

Check all that apply: Method of Assessment 1. Communicate effectively. a. Read and comprehend at a college level. b. Write effectively in a college setting. Assigned reading and writing assignments, exercises, projects and papers. Written and verbal c. Visual communication individual and group critiques d, Oral communication while looking at the arts. 2. Demonstrate effective quantitative reasoning and problem solving skills. 3. Demonstrate effective qualitative reasoning skills. Verbal and written critiques and discussion about what makes great art and craft 4. Apply effective methods of inquiry. a. Generate research by gathering information from varied sources, analyzing data and organizing information into a coherent structure. b. Employ the scientific method. c. Visual Thinking, Creativity 5. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity a. Experience the creative products of humanity. b. Describe alternate historical, cultural, global perspectives. Assigned topics and self directed research for papers, essays and electronic presentations Look at art from all over the world while learning to see it through the eyes of an individual culture as well as how it s viewed in a global perspective Compare and contrast different cultures art forms and philosophies. Write about the similarities and differences between cultural art expression, methods and materials Learning Units Learning Unit Topic 1: Introduction and Understanding the Elements and Principles of Art and Modes of Representation Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.2,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read; Tools For Understanding Art History and Introduction 1. Assessment; Identify the different forms of art created by man from Prehistoric times to pre-renaissance 2. Understand certain basic mediums, techniques and processes used in the creation of different art forms. 3. Assessment; Explain and Identify the basic Elements and Principles of design for both 2-dimensional and 3-dimentional artwork and architecture. 4. Understand the differences between period and regional styles of art and architecture 5. Assessment; Understand and identify the differences between Representational and abstract styles of art work 6. Assessment; Discuss and write about the definitions of art, beauty and aesthetics and their differences between cultures and time periods. 7. Evaluate the connections between art and nature 8. Discuss the evaluation of art through history 9. Assessment; Understand and be able to identify the different artistic styles of representation; stylized, idealized, realistic, abstract and non-representational. 10. Assessment; Cooperative Learning small group discussions identifying the artistic styles of a variety of

works of art. 11. Discuss why humans make art. 12. Evaluate the role of the museum, patrons, collectors of art and their impact on the art world. Learning Unit Topic 2: Prehistoric Art in Europe and the Ancient Near East Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-2,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 1 and 2 1. Explore the culture of Mesopotamia and how the natural forces, geography and the environment affected the area s history and artwork 2. Evaluate the evolution of written language through Pictographs and cuneiform writing. 3. Assessment; Discuss and evaluate the sculptural styles and functions of seals, votive figures and steles 4. Assessment; Evaluate the architecture of the ziggurat and its function in society Learning Unit Topic 3: Art of Ancient Egypt Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-3.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 3 1. Assessment; Evaluate and write about the context of the how the natural forces, geography and the environment affected the area s history and artwork. 2. Define creation myths and their function in the arts 3. Assessment; Discuss and identify the symbolism and themes depicted in Egyptian frescoes, relief carvings and funerary art 4. Describe the function of the canon in Egyptian art 5. Assessment; Explore and define Egyptian sculptural styles and conventions 6. Research the funerary architecture and construction technology of the Egyptian mastaba, pyramid and temple buildings 7. Assessment; Hands on experience painting on plaster to enhance the understanding of fresco murals Learning Unit Topic 4: Aegean Art Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-2,4.1-2,4.4,5.1,5.3,6.1-2,6.4 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 4 1. Assessment; Evaluate and write about the context of the how the natural forces, geography and the environment affected the area s history and artwork. 2. Assessment; Define the similarities and differences between the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenae cultures, artwork, tombs and architecture 3. Explore the evolution and symbolism of metal, bronze, stone and ceramic art of Aegean culture 4. Assessment; Hands on experience using clay to enhance the understanding of relief and in-the-round sculptural styles 5. Assessment; Write a 750 900 word Reflective essay on a famous work of art that addresses the historical time period of creation, a critique using the Elements and Principles of art, and commentary about your personal opinions about the work of art. Learning Unit Topic 5: Ancient Greek Art Objectives: 1.1-5,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-5,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 5 1. Assessment; Evaluate and write about the context of the how the natural forces, geography and the

environment affected the area s history and artwork. 2. Assessment; Discuss the shift historically from Aegean to Greek culture 3. Evaluate the connections between religious beliefs and sacred places. 4. Assessment; Define and identify artwork from the Geometric, Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods 5. Compare and contrast the artistic styles of humanism, realism and idealism. 6. Evaluate the reasons behind the use of the nude figure in the Greek culture 7. Explore the influences of the sciences on the Greek culture and art. 8. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express meaning Learning Unit Topic 6: Etruscan and Roman Art Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 6 1. Assessment; Explore the evolution of art from the Etruscan culture to the expansion of the Roman Empire 2. Assessment; Discuss and identify the influence of Greek culture on Roman art and architecture 3. Assessment; Explore the advances and innovations in Roman Architectural materials and structures. 4. Discuss and identify the shift in sculpture from stylized toward realism and from official to secular. 5. Evaluate the use of art as propaganda 6. Identify Roman city planning and organizational structures. Learning Unit Topic 7: Early Jewish, Christian, Byzantine and Islamic Art Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-2,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-2,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 7 and 8 1. Assessment; Compare and contrast the philosophy and art styles of Judaism, Christianity, Byzantine and Islamic cultures. 2. Discuss the iconoclasm and its effect on artifacts and sculptural forms 3. Evaluate the shift in power, art and architecture from Rome to Constantinople 4. Assessment; Identify the Islamic influence on art and architecture 5. Assessment; Culture identification of artwork form Paleolithic up through Byzantine art. Learning Unit Topic 8: Art of South and Southeast Asia (India) Objectives: 1.1,1.4,2.1-4,3.1-2,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 9 1. Explore the evolution of art and culture from Neolithic Asia up to 1200 2. Discuss the rise of Buddhism and Hinduism and its influence on art and architecture. 3. Assessment; Discuss and identify the differences in Idealized human forms in contrast to Greek and Roman art. 4. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express meaning Learning Unit Topic 9: Ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese Art Objectives: 1.1-5,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-2, 4.4-5,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 10 and 11 1. Explore the evolution of art and culture from Neolithic China up to 1279

2. Explore Bronze Age China funerary architecture, art and ritual 3. Discuss the impact of trade and the Silk Road on the transfer of artistic expression in and out of China 4. Assessment; Identify the evolution of the stupa to the Pagoda. 5. Evaluate the impact of philosophy on the art of China, Korea and Japan 6. Assessment; Identify Buddhist influences on Chinese, Korean and Japanese art and architecture 7. Assessment; Discuss and identify Chinese artistic influences on the Korean and Japanese cultures. 8. Assessment; Compare and contrast Chinese, Korean and Japanese Ceramics Learning Unit Topic 10: Ancient Art of the Americas Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 12 1. Assessment; Compare and contrast the art and architecture of North America, Mesoamerica and South America. 2. Discuss culture, ritual and symbolism of the different American cultures 3. Evaluate the symbolism of pictographs and petroglyphs. 4. Assessment; Theorize the purpose or function of geoglyphs. 5. Assessment; Compare the ziggurat and Egyptian pyramids with the Mesoamerican pyramid structures 6. Discuss the North American shift to cliff dwellings. Learning Unit Topic 11: Ancient African Art Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-2,4.4,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 13 1. Assessment; Evaluate the context of Africa as the cradle of art and civilization and how the natural forces, geography and the environment affected the area s history and artwork. 2. Compare African rock art with pictographs and petroglyphs for ancient America. 3. Discuss the effects of Imperialism on African art and culture 4. Assessment; Evaluate African Bronze age artwork and the symbolism of the head. 5. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express meaning Learning Unit Topic 12: Medieval Art Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapter 14 1. Assessment; Evaluate the differences in artwork inside and outside the influence of the Roman Empire 2. Identify Hiberno Saxon artistic trends. 3. Explore the Viking seafaring culture and its impact on medieval economy, culture, art and architecture 4. Discuss the monastic ideal and its influence on art and architecture. 5. Assessment; Explore and identify the Greek and Roman influences on Carolingian art styles and architecture 6. Examine the Ottonian architecture, sculpture and illustrated books. Learning Unit Topic 13: Romanesque Art Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2,6.3 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 15 1. Evaluate the evolution of art and architecture from Medieval to the Romanesque style.

2. Discuss the impact of the crusades on art and culture 3. Assessment; Evaluate and describe the changes in architecture to accommodate the pilgrimage culture of Western Europe. 4. Discuss relics and reliquaries as an art form. 5. Examine the use of sculpture as architectural decoration 6. Examine embroidery as an art form 7. Assessment; Write a 750 900 word research paper on a famous work of art that addresses the historical time period of creation, a critique using the Elements and Principles of art, and commentary about the social, political, scientific, and/or religious influences that affected the work. Learning Unit Topic 13: Gothic Art Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 16 1. Examine Abbot Sugar s interpretation of church architecture and its impact on art and architecture. 2. Assessment; Identify the influence of Romanesque architecture on gothic architecture. 3. Identify the innovations of architecture to accommodate wider expanses of glass and higher vaults. 4. Assessment; Explore and identify the evolution of architectural sculpture from Romanesque to Late Gothic 5. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express meaning Learning Unit Topic 14: Fourteenth Century Art in Europe Objectives: 1.1-4,2.1-4,3.1-3,4.1-5,5.1-3,6.1-2 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 17 1. Discuss the historical context of the environmental developments in 14 th century Western Europe 2. Discuss the impact the Black Plaque had on art and architecture. 3. Assessment; Explore and define the artistic innovations in architecture and painting beginning in Florence, Italy which are the precursors to Renaissance Italy. 4. Assessment; Critique several works of art using the Elements and Principles of Art and how they express meaning Learning Unit Topic 15: Fourteenth Century Art in Europe Objectives: 1.3-4,2.2-3,3.1, 4.1-2, 5.1&3, 6.1-4 Activities/ Assignments: Read Chapters 17 Assessment; PowerPoint Presentations (writing, research and personal critique and opinion)