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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century)
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ARTS 1303
Division
Communication and Fine Arts
Department
Visual and Performing Arts
Course Type
Academic WCJC Core Course
Course Catalog Description
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from
prehistoric times to the 14th century
Pre-Requisites
TSI Reading & Writing satisfied
Co-Requisites
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Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
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Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
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Other Hours Breakdown
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Approval Signatures
Title
Signature
Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Patrick Ralls
Digitally signed by Patrick Ralls
DN: cn=Patrick Ralls, o, ou, email=rallsp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.07.16 09:08:19 -05'00'
Joe Waldrop
Digitally signed by Joe Waldrop
DN: cn=Joe Waldrop, o=WCJC, ou=Music, email=waldropj@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2020.07.16 09:15:09 -05'00'
Patrick Ralls
Digitally signed by Patrick Ralls
DN: cn=Patrick Ralls, o, ou, email=rallsp@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.07.16 09:34:58 -05'00'
Leigh Ann collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann collins, o=WCJC, ou=VPI, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2020.07.23 08:29:29 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.07.23 10:56:05 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab, practicum,
clinical or other non-lecture instruction):
Examination of painting, sculpture, architecture and other arts from prehistoric to present time. In Art History 1, Art
from prehistoric times through the thirteenth century is covered. Prehistory and prehistoric art in Europe; Art of the
ancient near east; art of ancient Egypt; Aegean Art; Art of Ancient Greece; Etruscan art and Roman Art; Early Christian,
Jewish, and Byzantine Art; Islamic Art; Art of India before 1100; Chinese Art before 1280; Japanese Art before 1392; Art
of Ancient Africa; Early Medieval Art in Europe; Romanesque Art; Gothic Art
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and
terminology.
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from prehistoric times to the 14th century
century.
3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological
contexts.
4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art
Methods of Assessment:
Papers, Quizzes, Exams, Classwork, Group Assignments, Projects (rubrics), Class Discussion
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Art History, Volume One, Prentice Hall, Inc. and Harry N. Abrams, Inc. current edition by Marilyn Stokstad and Michael
Cothren - Most current edition
Suggested Course Maximum:
24
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Grade Weights
Exams 3 @ 20 points each 60 points
Museum Paper 10 points 10 points
Participation and
Group assignments 10 points 10 points
Final Exam 20 points 20 points
100 total
Instructor’s Grading System
90-100 A
80-89 B
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70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 59 F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1303
Core Objective:
Critical Thinking Skillsto include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis
of information
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Identify and describe
works of art based on
their chronology and
style, using standard
categories and
terminology.
Discussions, Class Works,
Museum Paper
Museum Paper Rubric, Exams,
Classrooms
Choose a
SLO status.
Critically interpret and
evaluate works of art.
Lecture, Discussions, Class
Works, Writings
Exams, Museum Paper Rubric,
Classwork
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1303
Core Objective:
Communication Skillsto include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and visual communication
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
Choose a
SLO status.
Identify and describe
works of art based on
their chronology and
style, using standard
categories and
terminology.
Lecture, Class Discussions,
Class Work, Museum Paper
Museum Paper Rubric, Exams,
Classwork
Choose a
SLO status.
Critically interpret and
evaluate works of art.
Lecture, Class Discussion, Class
Work, Individual/Group
Presentations
Individual /Group Work Rubric, Exams,
Classwork
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Foundational Component Area.
Course Prefix & Suffix: Click here to enter text.
Core Objective:
Teamworkto include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
Choose a
SLO status.
Identify and describe
works of art based on
their chronology and
style, using standard
categories and
terminology.
Lecture, Discussions, Class
Work, Group Presentations
Exams, Group Work Rubric, Final
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Rev. January 2020
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: ARTS 1303
Core Objective:
Social Responsibilityto include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to
engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Investigate major
artistic developments
and significant works of
art from prehistoric
times to the 14th
century.
Lecture, Class Work
Exams, Projects, Essay Questions
State
Mandated
Analyze the
relationship of art to
history by placing
works of art within
cultural, historical,
and chronological
contexts.
Lecture, Class work,
Discussions
Exams, Projects, Essay Questions
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.