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Art 108 Ancient to Medieval
Art 108 Ancient to Medieval
Westchester Community College
Melissa Hall, PhD
Fall 2017
TUES 6:00 – 8:40 (ref# 81419)
AAB 413
Professor Melissa HallAAB 405
Education:BA Studio Art, SUNY OneontaPhD Art History, SUNY Binghamton
Hobbies:HikingBikingRunning
Meet Your Instructor
On top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, 2008
HAAB 405
Mon 11:00-2:00
Tues 1:00-2:00
Wed 1:00-2:00
Office Hours
Best way to contact me:
•Course email on Blackboard
How to Contact Me
Course Description
A selective history of the art
of ancient cultures from
Prehistory to the Gothic
period
Image source: http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/art/timelines/
Basic knowledge of selected
artifacts and monuments of
the ancient world
What you will learn
Analyze and describe
selected artifacts and
monuments of the ancient
world
What you will learn
VISUAL ANALYSIS
Subject Analysis
Formal Analysis
Contextual Analysis
Explain the meaning/purpose
of selected artifacts and
monuments of the ancient
world in relationship to their
cultural and historical context
What you will learn
Compare and contrast
selected artifacts and
monuments of the ancient
world in terms of subject
matter, style, cultural
meaning, and function
What you will learn
The course textbook is
available
onlinehttp://wccart108.wordpress.co
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Course Textbook
Also available on Blackboard
Course Textbook
The course textbook is
available in two formats
Course Textbook
E-book format includes text,
pictures, and embedded
videos (mostly from
Smarthistory.org)
Course Textbook
Video format: recorded video
lectures
Course Textbook
Choose the format that best
suits your learning style
Course Textbook
Use your textbook money to
buy a laptop or tablet!
Course textbook
Smartphones not
recommended for online
textbook or videos
Screens are too small to see
details of pictures we will
study!
Course textbook
This class will be conducted
in a “flipped classroom”
format
Class Format
Content delivery
(“lecture”) assigned as
Homework and
completed outside of
class
Content delivery
(“lecture”) assigned as
Homework and
completed outside of
class
Class time devoted to
discussion, group
work, and hands-on
learning activities
Chapter Quiz must be
completed on Blackboard
each week before you come
to class
Quizzes
Un-timed
Open-book
Allowed TWO attempts
Grade based on average of
two attempts
Quizzes
Video lectures are broken
down into chunks (3 -9
minutes each)
Quizzes
Maximum running time for
each week is 60 minutes
Quizzes
Quizzes can be completed
using either e-book or video
lecture format
Quizzes
Quizzes will close at 6pm on
the day they are due
Quizzes
There will be NO extensions
on Quiz due dates
To accommodate illness, 1 of
the lowest Quiz grades will
be dropped
Quizzes
How will my learning be
evaluated?
Assessment
Chapter Quizzes should be
an easy “A”
The only way to fail is to
forget to do them
Quizzes
Three unit exams consisting
of two parts
Exams
Part 1: Slide Identification
•Identify works studied in
class by title and civilization
Exams
Part 1: Slide Identification
•Demonstrate basic
knowledge about subject
matter, symbolism, stylistic
conventions, and contextual
meaning
•NOTE: test questions look
just like the Quiz questions!
Exams
Part 2: Short
answer/paragraph response
Exams
I have created slide lists to
help you prepare for exams
Slide Lists
Flashcards in downloadable
powerpoint format also
available
Flashcards
Download and click through
slides
Flashcards
Quizlet study sets also
available online
Quizlet Study Sets
Written essay assignment –
approximately 5 pages in
length
Visual Analysis Essay
Use art historical methods
and conventions to describe
and analyze a work of art that
was studied in class
Visual Analysis Essay
Grading
Grades will be weighted as follows
Quizzes 10%
Exams (Slide Identification) 45%
Exams (Paragraph Response) 30%
Visual Analysis Essay 15%
Failure to complete all course
assignments may result in a
failing grade
Grading I forgot to take
the quizzes!
If class is canceled, you are
expected to check
Blackboard for instructions
Weather Closings
There will be learning
activities assigned, and you
will be held responsible for
completing the activities
Weather Closings
You are expected to attend
all classes, and to arrive on
time
Einstein Strikes Out, Brian Germaine, The Angry Art Teacher
http://www.bgstudios.com/angry.html#
Course Policies
Behavior that is disruptive or
that interferes with instruction
will not be accepted
No Talking, Brian Germaine, The Angry Art Teacher
http://www.bgstudios.com/angry.html#
Course Policies
Please refrain from using
electronic devices during
class!
Course Policies
If you must miss an exam,
contact me to arrange a
make-up!
Course PoliciesHi Professor, I think
I’m gonna need to
schedule a make-up
exam . . . .
Extensions on the due dates
for written essays will be
given on a case by case
basis
Course Policies
Students must have a valid
reason for requiring an
extension, and must contact
the instructor to make
arrangements
Course Policies
This class will be conducted
in accordance with the
college's basic standards of
academic honesty
Course Policies
WCC Academic policies: http://catalog.sunywcc.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=5371
Cheating, plagiarism, or any
other form of academic
dishonesty will not be
tolerated
Course Policies
Image source: http://www.iushorizon.com/19868/features/academic-dishonesty/
Visit the college website for
an overview of plagiarism,
and tips on how to avoid it
Course PoliciesCool, here’s
something on
Wikipedia
WCC provides services for
students with documented
disabilities
Students with Disabilities
Visit the college website to
learn about services that are
available
Students with Disabilities
http://www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/disability-services/
The college also provides a
range of services through the
Academic Support Center
Academic Support
http://www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/asc/
It is up to you to take
advantage of the services
available to you
Academic Support
The Writing Center can help
you with written assignments
Academic Support
http://www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/asc/writing-tutorial/
Contact the Online Learning
Office
online.education@sunywcc.
edu
914-606-6827
Technical Problems
To save paper, a copy of the
course syllabus has been
emailed to your college email
The Paperless Classroom
Make sure your campus email
account is working
The Paperless Classroom
Quiz 0 and Quiz 1.1
Due Monday!