Course Syllabus ARTH 104, 3 credits Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance to Postmodernism Spring 2015Instructor:Amanda Dalla Villa AdamsBuford 107, Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St.Office Hours: Wednesday, 1-2 pm, and by appointmentEmail: [email protected] Information and Important Dates:Meeting Time: 1/16-4/24Fridays, 10-12:45, Oliver Hall room 1031, 821 W. Franklin St.Course Objectives:In this course, we will learn about the major two-, three-dimensional, and architectural styles and techniques of art of the western world from the Early Renaissance (around the 14th century) through Postmodernism (21st century) in Europe and the United States. In our study of art history, we will emphasize the recognition and identification of major works of art produced in the mediums of painting, sculpture, and architecture, as well as the associated styles from each period. We will work to gain a contextual understanding of what these examples of art and architecture reveal about the cultures and societies that produced them. Blackboard site: http://www.blackboard.vcu.eduNote: A copy of the syllabus and other important course information is available on blackboard. If you are enrolled for this course, a link should appear when you log on to blackboard. Log on using your VCU eID and password (same as VCU e-mail), and check the site regularly for announcements and course materials. Important Dates:Exam 1: 2/13Exam 2: 3/6Exam 3: 4/3Final: 5/1 @ 8-10:50 amLast day to add/drop: 1/18Last day to withdraw: 3/20No Class: 3/13Required Text:Marilyn Stokstad and Michael W. Cothran. Art History, 5th Edition, 2014, with MyArtsLab (ISBN:9780205949489)Alternatively, you may purchase the MyArtsLab component, which comes with access to the eText, on its own for significantly less than the printed book (ISBN: 9780205924066)1Copies of the textbook and eText are available from the VCU campus bookstore at 1111 W. Broad Street. If you decide to purchase the text online, please use the ISBN to ensure that you obtain the correct edition. All required reading should be done before class each day. You should expect that I will ask test questions based on your reading assignments, so take notes while you read. MyArtsLab is an online supplement to your textbook that provides you with access to the eText, audiobook, “closer look” videos, and study aids. Your textbook will indicate when and how to use MyArtsLab to supplement your reading. Once you have registered with MyArtsLabusing your access code, you will need to enroll in our class using the course name: Survey of Western Art II (104 006), and course ID: adams91864. Your access to MyArtsLab and the eText is active for 12 months after purchase.Recommended Resource:Beth Harris and Stephen Zucker, Smarthistory. 2005-current. Available from http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/Smarthistory is an online textbook and blog of art history. This is a great resource with videos and written entries about the styles, periods, techniques, and specific works of art we discuss in this class. Grading:The final course grade will be calculated from four exams, which will be given throughout the semester (dates included in the lecture schedule). All exams are weighted equally (25%) and are REQUIRED. I will offer NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. Failure to take a scheduled exam on the scheduled dates will result in a grade of “0” for that exam.Your final grade and exams will be calculated on a ten-point scale. Please note the following: grades of 90-100 are “As”, 80-89 are “Bs”, 70-79 are “Cs”, 60-69 are “Ds”, and anything below a 60 is considered a failing grade in this class.Exams will be in multiple-choice format. It is your responsibility to bring a gradeIT sheet and pencil to the exam. The exam will include questions about specific works of art, questions about materials and patronage, unknown image identification, and general questions about the history of each period we study. Questions will be drawn from the lecture material, readingassignments, and information on Blackboard; so, doing your required reading and attending class on a regular basis are essential for obtaining a passing grade in this course. Attendance and Class Policy:Class attendance is your responsibility. 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