This course will consider the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Western World from its prehistoric beginnings through the Medieval Period. We will analyze how symbolism and artistic style reflect the daily life, philosophy, religion, values, and concerns of several cultures and historical periods. During this investigation, "Learning to Learn" strategies will be used to develop and maintain a critical eye that is actively engaged in questioning. Through this critical examination, students will gain a general level of knowledge, understanding and appreciation for the western art tradition from prehistory to the middle ages.

This is a 3 unit CSU/ UC course.

Upon completion of the course, you should be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge of key artworks and architecture in their historical context
• a comprehnsion of relevant art historical writing and analysis
• an understanding and appreciation for individual, social, and cultural diversity through the visual arts

Stokstad, Marilyn. Art History: A View of the West. Third Edition. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall. 2008.

*The Chaffey Bookstore has a number of your textbooks available to rent.

Good attendance is essential to your success! While you will not be graded on your attendance, numerous absences will negatively effect your grade. Students who do not make sufficient academic progress by failing to submit three or more consecutive assignments may be dropped from the class by the instructor.

The deadline to add this course is June 23. If you wish to drop this course, it is your responsibility to formally drop via MyChaffey View by June 28 without record, or by July 19 with a "W."

Chaffey College is committed to helping you achieve your educational goals. To assist your learning, the college provides these (and other) valuable services:

The Chaffey College library is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 7 pm during the summer session. It is closed Friday through Sunday and on college holidays. Check the college website at www.chaffey.edu/library/ or call (909) 652-6800 for assistance. A valid Chaffey I.D. is required for any library services including check out of reserve textbooks and other material to use in the library or for internet access.

Chaffey College has developed Student Success Centers, which offer free tutorials, workshops, study groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resource access to assist students in their academic development and success. Students are highly encouraged to make use of the resources at the Writing Center, located in BEB 101during summer session and the Rancho Success Center in the Educational Excellence Building. For more information, call the Writing Center at (909) 652-6800 or the Success Center at (909) 652–6932, or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/.

Disability Programs and Services (DPS) is a state funded program designed to assist students with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. Services are offered to help students circumvent their functional limitations and become active, productive members of the college community. The program emphasizes independence and self-reliance while providing the support necessary for individuals to achieve their goals. The program is open to any student who has a verifiable physical, psychological, or learning developmental disability, either temporary or permanent, which causes educational limitations.

DPS is located in Campus Center East (CCE), Room 14 on the Rancho Campus. For more information, please call (909) 652-6379 or TDD/TTY (909) 466-2829 or visit the college website at www.chaffey.edu/dps/.

The Veteran Services Office at Chaffey Community College serves as a liaison between veteran students, and the Department of Veteran Affairs. The office is equipped to assist veteran students with the appropriate forms to process claims for educational benefits. The office is also an information center to assist with any questions concerning veteran educational benefits or educational experiences at Chaffey Community College. Contact 652-6611 for more information.

The Global Career Center, through partnerships with staff, faculty, employers, and the community, empowers students and alumni to make educated career decisions. The GCC has resources available to help students make these important decisions. Many of the services at the GCC are free, including: career counseling, career assessments, résumé assistance, interviewing skills preparation, job referrals, student employment, and various workshops that are offered throughout the semester. The GCC is located on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus in the AD 189 and can be contacted at (909) 652-6511. Start on your career path today!

There are 500 points possible in this class. Fifty-two percent of your grade will be earned with your Guide Book, 24% on writing reading and lecture questions within learning communities, 20% on five quizzes, and 4% for opening an Engrade account and posting ten times on the class Discussion Board.

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• Image of artwork with caption conveying Title, artist, date
• Discussion of form, materials and/ or techniques used to create the work
• Analysis of symbols/ iconography in the work
• Consideration of the cultural context under which the work was produced
• Sources cited in MLA style

Because inquiry is at the heart of our investigation this semester, students will be asked to post at least one question and discuss at least one post from another student once a week to earn one point for each question or post, and a maximum of ten points during the semester. To ensure engagement throughout the semester, students may only earn two discussion points per week but are encouraged to utilize the Discussion Board to its fullest potential. Additionally, students will earn ten points for successfully setting up their Engrade account.

Various extra credit opportunities may be announced during the semester. However, students are limited to earning a maximum of 20 extra credit points (five points for each assignment) in this class.

I know, rules, rules, rules! But in order for our community to function effectively we've gotta have 'em.

Please DO NOT text message during class. If you need to attend to an important message, please leave the classroom and return when you can fully commit your attention to the class discussion.

Students are allowed one late submission of Guide Book pages this semester. The pages must be turned in by the beginning of the next class meeting and will not be "marked down." However, any assignments turned in more than one class late, or in addition to the one accepted assignment, will NOT receive credit.

Your instructor's mailbox is located on the third floor of the Center for the Arts building A (a.k.a. "the new art building" and CAA) in the Art Department Office - CAA 302. If you cannot attend a class when Guide Book pages are due, but can deliver the assignment to my mailbox before the beginning of the next class, I will not consider your assignment late. Please remember to place your assignment in the box UNDER your instructor's name (Denise Johnson). Learning Community Questions and Quizzes may not be turned in late!

Students should spend two to three hours reading, fulfilling assignments and studying for this class for every hour spent in the classroom. That's at least 138 hours of Art 3 study time this semester! Please plan accordingly.

Class Schedule and Required Reading - click here to download schedule

Please complete and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings before the date they are presented in class. This is a tentative schedule, and may be changed according to the needs of the class.

Introduction & Chapter 1

June 22

Set-Up engrade account

Community Meeting

June 23

Community Questions

Chapter 2

Quiz #1

Book Pages

Chapter 3

June 29

Community Meeting

June 30

Community Questions

Quiz #2

Chapter 4

July 6

Chapter 5

Community Meeting

July 7

Community Questions

Quiz #3

Chapter 6

July 13

Community Meeting

Community Questions

Chapter 7

Quiz #4

Chapter 9

July 20

Community Meeting

Community Questions

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

July 27

Community Questions

Community Meeting