Demoiselles d Avignon by Picasso Ever wondered why you pay 7 for popcorn at a movie How pasta became Italian food Why at a contemporary art museum a painting of a single color can be worth 1 million How a toilet can be considered as one of the most important artworks ever Then Art History 2 is the class for you This course is a survey of world arts from the birth of the modern world in the Renaissance through contemporary art Professor Frazier emphasizes how these historical periods Frazier s Goals for You impact the world we live in today 1 Students Your voice matters and can change the world Learning how to use your voice to make your community and world better is the essence of a college education 2 Encourage you to become a lifelong learner 3 Develop you into a better Creative Thinker and Problem Solver 4 Provide you with tools to become a better student at semester s end you will get a complete workup of your Bloom s taxonomy of skill improvements and areas that still need further development 5 Analyze how art impacts the world and drives humanity forward 1 e g a P Art History 2 Renaissance to Contemporary Art Course Guide Table of Contents Course Description 1 About the Professor 2 Why are the arts so important 3 How to be successful in this class 4 Grades 5 6 Social Issue Semester Long Project 6 7 More info in Blackboard Top 10 College Student Pet Peeves Course Policies 8 12 absences plagiarism cell phones tardiness Personal Information FERPA Form 13 Daily Schedule Other Handout Good luck in your studies Frazier s UN Refugee Camp Work in Kenya About Professor Frazier BA Chemistry and African Studies Colgate University Hamilton NY MA Art History and African Studies Indiana University Bloomington IN ABD Non Western Arts and Cultures Indiana University Bloomington IN Professor John Frazier Frazier strongly encourages students to get involved in community and global issues Frazier has traveled the world working with diverse populations and helping people educate their youth including the Baka Pygmies of Central Africa Ibo of Nigeria Sudanese refugees in Chad and Kenya Rwandan orphans in Kenya Vodou practitioners in Haiti and Mexican street artists To date Frazier s educational programs and curriculum have served 1 5 million children 43 000 teachers 15 000 refugees and 500 collegiate faculty As a leader in innovative pedagogical approaches Frazier has received numerous awards including four American Museum Association excellence awards three Best Practices in Education awards and curriculum writing awards from the U S Department of Education Illinois State Board of Education Indiana State Board of Education United Nations UNICEF British Arts Council and National Board of Multicultural Education Currently Frazier works as a cultural consultant to the United Nations UNICEF ikea Foundation Disney U S Department of Education Louvre Museum and The Field Museum of Chicago Art History 2 Syllabus Renaissance through Contemporary Art John Patrick Frazier Office M314 Office Phone 305 237 2625 Cell phone 815 919 0722 Email jfrazier mdc edu Office Hours M 10 11 50 am virtually Tu on campus 7 00 8 15 am 2 40 5 pm W 9 am 12 pm virtually Th on campus 10 30 am 12 pm Or by appointment 10 Highlights individual human accomplishments and creativity 9 Predicts future developments in art culture religion and politics 8 Illustrates the development of societal issues from the past to today e g American debt crisis sexism economic policies cultural morality factors in war women s rights 7 Useful overview of world history 6 Teaches multicultural awareness as humans have common concerns and needs but different responses 5 Teaches creative and critical thinking You remember 80 of what you see and only 20 of what you read 4 Critique societal and individual failures and their impact on the civilization 3 Learn your own personal aesthetic that impacts 75 of your economic decisions clothing music jewelry hairstyle body decoration where you will live what kind of car you will drive etc Why attend class 1 This class is organized chronologically like your textbook but the in class content is presented in a radically different way presented by societal changes and impact on today s arts and culture 2 Become motivated by the energy and passion of the professor who has traveled the world studying the arts 3 Develop group interaction and creative problem solving skills which most Fortune 500 companies desire Art History 2 Syllabus Renaissance through Contemporary Art 2 Learn to know when and how you are being visually manipulated 84 of communication is now visual 1 Analyze the way the world really works through integrated learning how art science culture religion economics philosophy psychology and politics interact This is a GSELS related Global Sustainability and Earth Literacy Studies course and will include a way to think about course content from a Global Sustainability and Earth Literacy perspective For more information on becoming a GSELS scholar please visit us at http www earthethicsinstitute org Miami Dade College GenEd Outcomes in this experience 1 Communicate effectively using listening speaking reading and writing skills 3 Solve problems using critical and creative thinking 5 Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures including global and historical perspectives 6 Create strategies that can be used to fulfill personal civic and social responsibilities 9 Demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities 1 Prepare to keep up with daily portfolio assignments and readings Spend 3 5 hours per week studying outside of class and begin semester long project Web Enhanced Course early in the term 2 Take quality notes in class that include concentrate on why cultures made the artwork what new innovations each artist introduces and why how the artwork concept religion impacts society today 3 Review Top 10 lists sent via e mail 4 Visit Frazier during office hours to evaluate your project throughout the term 5 Learn to analyze unknown artworks from their own historical aesthetic and cultural perspectives 6 Take the interactive activities and group discussions seriously as these are often exam questions 7 Take a look at the world around you TV ads music references commercials movies to see how these cultures impact our world today Bring these references into class to discuss All lecture notes study guides exam questions and primary source readings are available 24 7 on the Blackboard website under
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