Art 108 Ancient to MedievalArt 108 Ancient to MedievalWestchester Community CollegeDr. Melissa Hall

Your Instructor

Professor Melissa HallAAB 405914-606-6835

Course Description

A selective history of the art of ancient cultures from Prehistory to the Gothic period.

Image source: http://communitycollegearthistory.wordpress.com/

Course Goals

1. Demonstrate knowledge of major artifacts and monuments of the ancient world

Course Goals

2. Use art historical methods to analyze selected artifacts and monuments of the ancient world

Course Goals

3. Explain the relationship between works of art and the and the cultures to which they belong

Course Goals

4. Use critical thinking skills to make informed connections, observations, and conclusions about artifacts and monuments of the ancient world

Course Goals

5. Use online resources to locate and evaluate information relevant to the study of art history

Course Textbook

The course textbook is available online

http://wccart108.wordpress.com/

Course Textbook

Online chapters include illustrations and embedded videos (mostly from Smarthistory.org)

Course Textbook

Access lectures from drop down menu

Course Textbook

Note that each chapter has several sub-menus

Assessment

How will my learning be evaluated?

Quiz

Weekly Quizzes: Multiple Choice questions

Un-timed and open-book

Designed as “Study Guides” to help you focus on important concepts

Discussion Forum

Weekly discussions on selected topics

Exams

Three unit exams consisting of two parts

Exams

Part 1: Multiple Choice (questions similar to quiz questions)

Exams

Part 2: Essay exam

Compose an essay on selected themes

My Ancient Art Gallery

Three Ancient Art Gallery Assignments

1st two are required

3rd is optional/extra credit

My Ancient Art Gallery

Use online collection databases to assemble a gallery of works from cultures and periods studied in class

My Ancient Art Gallery

Compose explanatory text that demonstrates your knowledge

Course Assignments

I have developed extensive guidelines to help you with your writing assignments

My Ancient Art Gallery

The second Ancient Gallery Assignment will require a visit to the Metropolitan Museum

Trip Week

Art Dept bus trip Tuesday November 4

You may join us, or visit on your own

Grading

Late Policies

Discussion Forums close on Sundays. Late posts will not be accepted

If you are not “present” for the discussion, you will not earn credit

Late Policies

I can be flexible about closing dates for quizzes and exams (within reason)

Hi Professor, I think I’m gonna need an extension on my quiz . . . .

Late Policies

Contact me immediately if you need an extension on a closing date

I will not re-open assessments past one week of the closing deadline

Late Policies

Written assignments will be accepted up to one week past the assigned due date, with a grade penalty

Class Conduct

Even in an online class, certain rules of conduct and behavior apply

Class Conduct

Rules of netiquette include a respectful attitude towards others, and behavior that is professional and mature

Class Conduct

Remember that you are in a college classroom, not chatting with your friends on Facebook – so keep things professional

Academic Honesty

This class will be conducted in accordance with the college's basic standards of academic honesty

Academic Honesty

Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated

Academic Honesty

Visit the college website for an overview of plagiarism, and tips on how to avoid it

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Wikipedia

Students with Disabilities

WCC provides services for students with documented disabilities

Students with Disabilities

Visit the college website to learn about services that are available

Academic Support

The college also provides a range of services through the Academic Support Center

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, if you find you are having difficulties with this course requirement

Things to Consider . . . .

Advantages to taking an online course:

•You can study anywhere, any time

•The world at your fingertips

•The Virtual Community

•Room for Discussion

Things to Consider . . . .

Disadvantages:

•You are your own teacher

•You must be self-motivated

•There’s nobody to hang out with

Things to Consider . . . .

Do struggle with writing?

Things to Consider . . . .

This is a writing-intensive course

Much of your grade will depend on written assignments, essays, and discussion posts

Things to Consider . . . .

If you are not comfortable with writing, you might consider switching to the in-person classroom version of this course

Technical Problems

Contact the Online Learning Office

online.education@sunywcc.edu

914-606-6827

 

Technical Problems

If Blackboard goes down . . . . You are still expected to continue with learning activities 

Technical Problems

If Blackboard goes down the Wordpress course website should be available

Good Luck!

I’m looking forward to a great semester!