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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