ART F262X: History of World Art II

The Renaissance to the Present

Summer 2023

CRN: 52189

Credits: 3 

Meeting Time: Distance, asynchronous

Course website: WordPress (https://art262.community.uaf.edu/) for course content, Canvas for grades and announcements, and Slack for discussion

Instructor: Dr. Zoë Marie Jones

Office hours: By appointment

Email: zjones@alaska.ed

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

From the course catalog:

Origins of art and its development from the beginning through contemporary painting, sculpture and architecture. ART F261X – ART F262X may be taken in reverse order; however, course content is presented in a chronological sequence beginning with fall semester.

Attributes: UAF GER Arts Req

This course is an introduction to the styles, major figures, and masterpieces of the history of world art from prehistory to the medieval era. The course focuses on analyzing works of art in order to explore the relationship between artistic production and cultural phenomena. We will examine art’s connections and relationships to religious and governmental institutions, private patrons, art markets, contemporary art criticism, philosophies of art, and the concept of the artist as a conduit for individual expression. The course will also acquaint you with a variety of approaches for critically thinking and writing about visual culture.

COURSE GOALS:

Learn to recognize and analyze key styles, artists and concepts of art from throughout the history of art. Gain an understanding of the relationship works of art have to their larger cultural, historical and social contexts. Become familiar with major concepts and methods of the discipline of art history.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Apply discipline-specific vocabulary, concepts, and principles to a specific instance, style, or artistic creation
  • Respond subjectively as well as objectively to aesthetic experiences and differentiate between emotional and intellectual responses
  • Explain the nature and scope of the perspectives and contributions found in a particular discipline within the Arts and Humanities as related to the human experience, both individually and collectively.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual, imaginative, and cultural elements involved in the creative arts through participation in and study of the arts.

Course Readings/Materials:

All course content can be found on the course website and in Slack.

Technical Requirements: Because of the online nature of the course, students are required to have easy access to a computer with word processing capabilities and regular access to the Internet.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING INFORMATION:

*Click the links for more information and break down on each course requirement.

    • Introductory Video – 10%
    • 2 Unit Assessments (Grant Proposals for New Gallery Addition) – 20% x 2= 40%
    • Final Project (Recreation Project) and 2 Posts on Final Project – 25%
    • Discussion Board Participation (2 prompts per week) – 25%
      • Provide comprehensive responses to each discussion post: 40% each, total of 80%
      • Respond to a total of two classmates’ discussion posts each week: two posts of 10% each, total of 20%

Grades will be calculated using a standard 100-point scale and all assignments will be graded out of 100 points (eg: A=92-96, A- =90-91, etc.). Final grades will be weighted based on the percentages associated with the assignments above.

How to check your grade: You can check your grade by accessing our course on Canvas and heading to the grade center. Please let me know if there is a mistake as soon as possible. There is a lot to keep track of in this course and I can make mistakes.

ASSIGNMENTS:

The due dates for assignments are noted on the course schedule below. More specific information on these assignments will be posted on the course website. All assignments must be submitted by 11:59pm on the due date. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these assignments on time. Late assignments will be docked ½ letter grade for each day the assignment is delayed

How to check your grade: You can check your grade by accessing our course on Canvas and heading to the grade center. Please let me know if there is a mistake as soon as possible. There is a lot to keep track of in this course and I can make mistakes.

COURSE CALENDAR: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

* All assignments must be submitted by 12pm (midnight) on the due date.

Week 1 (July 5-9): Introduction and Early Renaissance Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, July 9
  • INTRODUCTORY VIDEO DUE SUNDAY, July 9

Week 2 (July 10-16): High Renaissance Art, Venetian Renaissance Art, and Northern Renaissance Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, July 16
  • GRANT PROPOSAL I DUE SUNDAY, July 16

Week 3 (July 17-23): Mannerism, Baroque Art, and the Dutch Golden Age

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, July 23

Week 4 (July 24-30): Rococo Art, and Neoclassicism/Romanticism

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, July 30

Week 5 (July 31-August 6): American Art, Realism and Impressionism

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, August 6
  • GRANT PROPOSAL II DUE SUNDAY, August 6

Week 6 (August 7-11):  European and American Avant-Garde Art and Art Between the Wars

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE FRIDAY, August 11
  • FINAL PROJECT DUE FRIDAY, August 11

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

As described by UAF, scholastic dishonesty constitutes a violation of the university rules and regulations and is punishable according to the procedures outlined by UAF. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an exam, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating includes providing answers to or taking answers from another student. Plagiarism includes use of another author’s words or arguments without attribution. Collusion includes unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of any course requirement. Scholastic dishonesty is punishable by removal from the course and a grade of “F.” For more information go to the Student Code of Conduct: http://uaf.edu/usa/student-resources/conduct

COVID-19 STATEMENT:

Students should keep up-to-date on the university’s policies, practices, and mandates related to COVID-19 by regularly checking this website: https://sites.google.com/alaska.edu/coronavirus/uaf?authuser=0

Further, students are expected to adhere to the university’s policies, practices, and mandates and are subject to disciplinary actions if they do not comply.

STUDENT PROTECTIONS STATEMENT:

UAF embraces and grows a culture of respect, diversity, inclusion, and caring. Students at this university are protected against sexual harassment and discrimination (Title IX). Faculty members are designated as responsible employees which means they are required to report sexual misconduct. Graduate teaching assistants do not share the same reporting obligations. For more information on your rights as a student and the resources available to you to resolve problems, please go to the following site: https://catalog.uaf.edu/academics-regulations/students-rights-responsibilities/.

DISABILITY SERVICES STATEMENT:

I will work with the Office of Disability Services to provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities.

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT:

STUDENT RESOURCES:

  • Disability Services (907-474-5655, uaf-disability-services@alaska.edu, Whitaker 208)
  • Student Health & Counseling [6 free counseling sessions] (907-474-7043, https://www.uaf.edu/chc/appointments.php, Whitaker 203)
  • Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (907-474-7317, uaf-studentrights@alaska.edu, Eielson 110)
  • Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) or ASUAF Student Government (907-474-7355, asuaf.office@alaska.edu, Wood Center 119)

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA’s statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination. For more information, contact:

UAF Department of Equity and Compliance

1692 Tok Lane, 3rd floor, Constitution Hall, Fairbanks, AK  99775

907-474-7300

uaf-deo@alaska.edu