HISTORY OF DECORATIVE ARTS I

HISTORY OF DECORATIVE ARTS I

ID 115

On-line

COURSE SYLLABUSSpring 2014January 13 May 19

INSTRUCTOR:

Lori Graham, M.S.

Professor of DesignPhone:

(760) 744-1150 x2210

E-Mail:

lgraham@palomar.eduOffice Hours:

Monday & Wednesday 10:30 to 1:00 PMCourse Title:

History of Decorative Arts I

Course Number:

ID 115 Semester Units:

3

Section Number:

32359Text Required:Architecture and Interior Design An Integrated History To The Present

By Buie Harwood, Bridget May and

Curt Sherman.

Publisher: Prentice-Hall

ISBN 978-0-13-509357-3

HISTORY OF DECORATIVE ARTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines European decorative arts, architecture, and interiors from antiquity to the 18th century. Emphasis is placed on style development as it relates to social, economic and political influences.Selected visuals and vocabulary will enable the student to analyze the material culture of the period distinguish style, design, and function of objects that reflect history and culture

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The successful student will be able to:

1.identify social, political, economic and historic conditions which influence interior architecture, furniture, decorative arts and material culture.

2.identify styles and periods of furniture and the decorative arts that influence current design trends.

3.identify terminology and characteristics of selected styles and periods of architecture and how they relate to interior architecture.

4.identify specific types of ornamentation of each period.

5.compare and contrast social, political, and economic events and how they have affected styles of architecture, furniture and the decorative arts.6.compare the decorative arts, period furniture, and interior architecture of the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassic periods from a global standpoint.EVALUATION:

1. Identification examination of selected visuals from specific periods of style, which require the student to demonstrate knowledge of architecture, fine and decorative art, and material culture.

2. Written evaluation that requires the student to compare and evaluate materials, design, and workmanship of a selected example of the decorative arts from antiquity to twenty-first century styles.

3. A Power Point presentation on a topic of the students choosing that meets the time period of decorative arts or architecture studied during the semester. Visuals and research on the topic will be required.Assessment to Include

1. Examinations2. Research assignment

3. Discussion and participation

A Work completed in an exemplary manner; student demonstrates exceptional understanding and competencyB Work completed in a commendable manner; student demonstrates general understanding and competency

C Work completed in an average manner; student demonstrates nominal understanding and competency

DWork is completed below expectations; student demonstrates lack of understanding and competence; Lack of demonstrated effort.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:

Lecture notes posted on-line.

Assigned readings from text.

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR HISTORY OF DECORATIVE ARTS IDateChapterTopicAssignments Due Date

WEEK 1

January 13Introduction

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Chapter 1Read Course Syllabus and Course Instructions.

Cultural Precedents

WEEK 2

January 20Chapter 2

Chapter 3China

JapanASSIGNMENT 1Introduction and Notation that the syllabus has been read. This assignment is due on January 22, 2014 before midnight. If this assignment is received late, 25% of the total score will be deducted.

No assignment will be accepted after January 29, 2014.

WEEK 3

January 27Chapter 4Egypt

WEEK 4

February 3Chapter 5Greece

WEEK 5

February 10Chapter 6Rome

WEEK 6

February 17Chapter 7 Chapter 8

Early Christian

Byzantine

WEEK 7

February 24Chapter 9

Chapter 10Islamic

Romanesque

WEEK 8

March 3

Chapter 11Chapter 12Gothic

Italian Renaissance

WEEK 9

March 10

Chapter 13Chapter 14Spanish RenaissanceFrench Renaissance

March 17-23SPRING RECESS

WEEK 10

March 24Chapter 15

Chapter 16Chapter 17English RenaissanceAmerican Colonial: England, Spain, France, Germany, and Holland.European Baroque

WEEK 11

March 31Chapter 18Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Louis XIVEnglish Restoration

Le Regence and Louis XV

WEEK 12

April 7Chapter 21

English Neo-Palladian & GeorgianASSIGNMENT 2Power Point PresentationDue on April 9, 2014. If this assignment is received late, 25% of the total points will be deducted.

No assignment will be accepted after

April 16.2014.

WEEK 13

April 14

Chapter 22Chapter 23American GeorgianLouis XVI & French Provincial

WEEK 14

April 21Chapter 24

Late English Georgian

WEEK 15

April 28

Chapter 25

American Federal

WEEK 16

May 5

WEEK 17May 12

Final Exams WeekMay 13-19

All exams must be completed before 11:00 PM on May 19, 2014.The class will close on May 19, 2014 at 12:00 midnight.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Students must have the appropriate computer skills necessary to succeed in this class. The use of e-mail, the Palomar College web page, and the Blackboard program that presents the class will be utilized throughout the semester. Students must have the appropriate language and writing skills for college level work.

Students must use appropriate and professional language and writing skills when corresponding with the instructor, other students, and the discussion board.

Inappropriate language, unprofessional correspondence, and e-mails sent without a students name will not be accepted. This class is not a chat room. Professional and respectful correspondence is required.

Students are responsible for all material and reading required for the class.

Announcements will be posted on Blackboard for the class throughout the semester. Be certain to check for any new announcements.It is the students responsibility to drop the class by the published deadline in the class schedule; otherwise an F grade will be recorded. Please note the dates for withdrawal and dropping a class as listed in the Palomar College class schedule.

EVALUATION:

Evaluation of the final grade will consist of assignments, discussion and quizzes. School grading policy will be enforced. See catalog.

Final grades will be determined according to the total number of points possible using the following percentage scale:

PERCENTAGE

LETTER GRADE

90-100

A

89-80

B

79-70

C

69-60

D

59 or below

F

PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING:Plagiarize - "To pass off as one's own the ideas or words of another."

--The Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Please see the current student handbook on ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE OF CONDUCT (Board Policy 305 and Procedure 305). Honesty in all academic work is expected of every student. This means giving one's own answers in all class work, quizzes, and examinations without help from any source not approved by the instructor. Written material is to be the students original composition. Appropriate credit must be given for outside sources from which ideas, language, images or quotations are derived.

From the Governing Board Manual: 305

Academic Integrity Code of Conduct

Academic Integrity is a code of conduct for students that requires honest and ethical academic endeavor.

Violations

Violations of the Academic Integrity Code include:

Cheating, plagiarism or false representation of anothers work as ones own.

Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents or records.

Use of false identification.

Knowingly furnishing false information to the District.

Unauthorized use or misuse of District equipment.

Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of computer hardware, software, or data.

Obstruction or disruption of the educational process.

Soliciting or assisting another to do any of the above.

Consequences

Consequences for violating this code may result in any or all of the following:

A.At the discretion of the instructor the student may receive:

1.A failing grade for the assignment

2.A failing grade for the course

3.Short-term suspension as described in Section IV A of the Rules and Regulations for Student Behavior

B.Long-term suspension or expulsion may be applied following the procedures described in the Rules and Regulations for Student Behavior.

In the event that District-level sanctions, including suspension or expulsion, are applied, the procedures described in the Rules and Regulations for Student Behavior will be employed. The code of conduct that details the standards is administered by the Director of Student Affairs.

QUIZZES:

Students are required to take all quizzes. The quizzes may be taken at any time after they are posted. The date and time for the completion of all quizzes will be strictly adhered to. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THIS ON-LINE CLASS

Since this is an online course, following written instructions online is vital.General Guidance:

Read and study each chapter carefully to get the overall picture; in addition, make necessary notes from the text book to increase your understanding and retention of the text book material. SUBMITTING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

All the assignments require images so be prepared to submit large files.

Submit all homework assignments through BLACKBOARD for the class. Do not submit your assignments through

e-mail or as an e-mail attachment; I cannot open those attachments.

Homework assignments not received through Blackboard will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding submission for your homework, contact Palomars Blackboard Technical Support. Here is how:

How do I contact Palomar's Blackboard Technical Support?

Solution

Palomar's Blackboard Technical Support may be reached:1. atwww.palomar.edu/blackboard and be sure to include details of your problem by filling in the ticket for help.

2. By calling (760) 744-1150 ext. 2862 to speak with a technician or leave a voice message.All assignments are to be submitted with a cover page. Begin all assignments with a cover page that contains the following:

Student's name

Date

TitleQUICKTIME

Do not use QuickTime for any of the visuals in your assignments. I cannot download QuickTime from Blackboard; therefore, I cannot grade your work and you will receive a zero for the assignment.Assignments will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Following instructionsUse of quality sources and references for the subject matter. Quality visuals that show the subject matterCorrect spelling and appropriate sentence structure

Promptness

The final class grade shall be computed on the total points possible for assignments, discussion, and quizzes.

Please contact the instructor immediately if the assignment is not clear or extra help is needed. If the student needs to meet the instructor, it must be done by appointment. Please contact me via e-mail and I will respond as soon as possible. Please be patient and remember that there is only one of me, and I have over 200 students each semester. Your consideration is appreciated.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ASSIGNMENTS1.Students always ask "How many pages/visuals should my completed assignment be?" Your presentation needs to be as many pages as it takes to do a great job. Assignment 2 will require research and looking for the visuals to back up your research. Some students have submitted as many as ten pages and thirty images to cover the topic completely for the assignment. 2.Each assignment is to be written in an objective and professional manner. Consider this class as "eyes in training" to see the world of decorative arts and architecture.

3.Give credit where credit is due. When you scan an image, cite the source. When using internet sites or books to submit images, also cite the source. Use the MLA format to site sources. You may use the following website to help with citations of your sources: http://www.footnoted.net.http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/014.Spelling and Grammar:

The college catalog addresses spelling and grammar. The following is from the Palomar College catalog: "Clear and correct use of English, both on tests and on written assignments, is expected of all students." Points will be deducted from the total score of the assignment that is not spelled correctly.

5.Do not plagiarize! If you directly copy another person's work, then give full credit to your source.6.Points will be deducted if you do not follow the directions for the assignments. If you have any questions about the assignment, let me know immediately.

7.If your computer crashes on the day the assignment is due, use the computers provided at the Palomar College library. Computers are available at the public library. Technology problems do not excuse a late assignment. 9. If you have never taken an online class and have questions about how Blackboard operates, please seek help from the Palomar College Academic Technology staff. They are wonderful and they are there to help you every step of the way. If you are on campus, the Tec Staff is on the ground floor of the library. They can be reached at the phone number listed on the webpage. 10.A word about e-mail. I look at your e-mail as I would an assignment, even if you are asking a question or want clarification on an assignment. Therefore, I expect your e-mail to be written as though you were writing to a client, supervisor, prospective employer, etc. The e-mail should be written with correct spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. When corresponding with me please:

Include your full name

Include the class you are in. Please refer to the following website for appropriate e-mail correspondence:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/636/01/

ASSIGNMENT - GRADE EVALUATION

AREA0 59 %

F60-69%

D70-79%

C80-89%

B90-100%

A

QUALITY OF WORKCOMPLETES VERY LITTLE, WORK IS MINIMAL AND SHOWS LITTLE EFFORT SOME REQUIRE-MENTSINCOM-PLETE; DID AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE TO GET BYDID THE MINIMUM REQUIRED AND NO MOREDID THE WORK REQUIRED AND MORE; WENT TO SOME EFFORT TO GIVE MORE THAN WHAT WAS REQUIRED ALL WORK COMPLETE WITH QUALITY WORK THAT WENT FAR BEYOND THE ORIGINAL REQUIREMENTS

OUTCOME OF QUALITY OF WORKUNACCEPT-ABLEBARELY ACCEPT-ABLEFAIRGOODEXCELLENT

CREATIVITY

& EFFORTUNCREATIVE NO EFFORTLOW EFFORTDID THE MINIMUM REQUIREDGOOD JOB!EXTRAORDINARY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

This page is designed to keep you current during the semester. You need to log into the course often to read the announcements.LECTURESThe COURSE LECTURES section details the lectures and visual images that are available to you. Lectures are in Adobe or Power Point format. You just need to click on the COURSE LECTURES button in Blackboard.Click in the file that contains the chapter lecture. Blackboard will automatically open the presentation for you.

You may need Power Point reader if you do not have Microsoft Power Point in your computer system.

ASSIGNMENTS

The ASSIGNMENTS section details the semester assignments required for this class. Do not e-mail your assignment as an attachment.SYLLABUSIt is a good idea to make a copy of the syllabus so that you have the due dates of the reading requirements and the assignments handy.QUIZZES

The QUIZZES section is the section where you take the quizzes for this course. Do not begin to take the quizzes until you are ready. There is a time limit for taking each quiz. Only those who are READY TO TAKE THE QUIZ should click the QUIZZES button on the left of the screen. Quizzes may not be re-taken for a better grade. Sometimes it is necessary for me to reset the quiz if the connection is lost, or there is a technical glitch. If that is the case, I will reset the quiz and you will have to retake the quiz. If you go over the time limit on the quiz, then there is a notation that will appear that the quiz will need to be instructor-graded. The grade will not post automatically if you have gone over the time limit. EXTERNAL LINKS

The EXTERNAL LINKS section will have some useful sites for you to visit.TRACKING YOUR PROGRESSYou will be able to track your own progress throughout the semester. If you want to know your grade at a particular time, you just simply enter the GRADES section to see the grade posted for the assignments and quizzes.

GRADING THE ASSIGNMENTS

Remember that I will not be grading your assignments immediately after they are sent. In some cases it may take a week or longer to post grades. Please do not e-mail asking about your grade immediately after submitting the assignment. Check to see if your assignment grade has been posted one week or more after it has been sent. Once again, I thank you for your consideration. This is a very large class this semester and I look forward to a lively group of architecture historians, antique collectors, and decorative arts enthusiasts. Thank you for your indulgence with this very long and detailed syllabus. All the information here came by way of necessity and suggestions from previous students to help you with your journey through this online class. Heres to a great semester!Lori Graham

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