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General Class and Course Information
Course Number: ARH2051 Course Title: Art History 2
Term/Dates: Spring2017 01/05/2015
05/08/20157
Reference Number: 194496 CreditHours: 3 Clock Hours: 48
Days: M W Time: 12:30-1:45 PM Room: SC-00323
Course Description:This course isa studyof worksof art from postRenaissance throughmodernincludingpainting,
sculpture andarchitecture.
GordonRule Class
Thisclass hasbeendesignatedasaGordon Rule classfor writing.Thismeansthatthe course has significantwriting
requirements.Please seethe webpage at
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Documents/Gordon_Rule_Statement_Student.pdf
(thissectionmust be deletedifthe course is not a Gordon Rule writing class).
Professor’s Information
Name: Jacquesde Beaufort Office Location: AA 107
Telephone:561-207-5374 Email: debeauj@palmbeachstate.edu
Faculty WebPage:
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/faculty/index.asp?id=debeauj
Office Hours: tba
Information on REQUIRED Textbooks:
Title Edition Author Publisher ISBN
Gardner's Art through the Ages: The
WesternPerspective, Volume II 15th
Edition
15 FredS. Kleiner Cengage
Learning
ISBN-13: 978-
1305645059
ISBN-10: 1305645057
Course Learning Outcomes:As a resultof taking this course, the student will be able to:
1.Studentswill be able todescribe,analyze,interpretandjudge aworkof art usingthe visual elementsanddesign
principlesasafoundationof theirdiscussion.
2.Discussthe form or designof a workof art dependentinrelationshiptothe personality of the artist,andthe socio
cultural environment/context.
3.Recognize examplesof eachof the majorart stylesastheyare presentedanddiscussed.
4.Identifymajorhistorical periodsinWesternart,andidentifythe styles,andmajorartists,fromthose periods
5.Name individualartistsandidentifyrepresentative worksof theirart
6.Be able todiscussand write aboutartistsand worksof art inan objective/critical mannerusinganappropriate
vocabulary,developandapplyaestheticcriteriatodiscussionsof worksof art
7.Be able touse researchandcritical thinkingskillsinanalyzingandcomparingperiods,styles,artists,andworksof art.
8.Understandcultural andhistorical influencesthataffectartand make comparisonsbetweenartandother disciplines
for eachof the historical periods.
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Class Information
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A comparative explorationof art,architecture,anddesignincludingEuropeanandAmericanartfromthe Late
Gothic tothe earlyTwentiethCentury.Painting,sculpture andarchitecture fromthistime periodwill be studied
criticallywithregardstothe formal qualitiesof art,aswell asthe largercontextof worldeventsandphilosophy.
Emphasiswill be placedonthe artist’srole insocietyandhow social factorsgive rise tovariousart forms.
Studentswill evaluate andexaminecontextual andcultural factorsandtheirinfluence onthe patronage and
productionof formal andstylisticvisual languagesthatarisesoutof a specifictime,place,andculture.Art
History2 requiresthe acquisitionof acritical andformal language inwhichstudentscome toidentify,describe,
analyze andcompare the visual characteristicsof variousworksusingthe correctart historical terminologyand
vocabulary.ArtHistorycultivatesadeeperandmore expansive awarenessof Art,images,andthe vastcultural
historieswe have inherited.
Academic Dishonesty Policy and Penalty for Violation:
Academicdishonestywill notbe tolerated.Anystudentwhocommitsacademicdishonestywill receiveagrade of zero
for the assignmentortest.A secondinstance of cheatingwill culminate inastudentbeinggivenanFor failure forthe
class.Instructors may alsopursue disciplinaryactioninaccordance withthe StudentHandbook.Academicdishonesty
includesthe followingactions,aswell asothersimilarconductaimedatmakingfalse representationwithrespecttothe
student’sacademicperformance:
(1)cheatingonan exam,
(2)collaboratingwithothersonworkto be presented,if contrarytothe statedrulesof the course,
(3)submitting,if contrarytothe rulesof the course,workpreviouslysubmittedinanothercourse,
knowinglyandintentionallyassistinganotherstudentinanyof the above actions,includingassistance inan
arrangementwherebywork,classroomperformance,examination,orotheractivityissubmittedorperformedbya
personotherthanthe studentunderwhose name the workissubmitted orperformed
Academicdishonestyincludesthe followingactions,aswell asothersimilarconductaimedatmakingfalse
representationwithrespecttothe student’sacademicperformance:
(4)cheatingonan exam,
(5)collaboratingwithothersonworkto be presented,if contrarytothe statedrulesof the course,
(6)submitting,if contrarytothe rulesof the course,workpreviouslysubmittedinanothercourse,
(7)knowinglyandintentionallyassistinganotherstudentinanyof the above actions,includingassistance inan
arrangementwherebywork,classroomperformance,examination,orotheractivityissubmittedorperformedbya
personotherthat the studentunderwhose name the workissubmittedorperformed,
(8)plagiarism.
Please refertothe PalmBeachCommunityCollege StudentHandbookforfurtherinformation.
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Assignments, Tests, Quizzes and Final Exam Schedule, with percentage/points of grade:
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1. Lectures.
2. Slide,film,andvideopresentation.
3. Classdiscussions.
4. Writtenassignments(individual andgroup)
6. Guest lecturesandfieldtrips.
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METHODS OF EVALUATION(your grade will be basedon the following):
Multiple Choice Tests Consistof 25 questionsgradedonascan-tronthat you will needtopurchase.Usually25
multiple choice questions,including5true/false,and5 period-identification.
Slide IdentificationIwill chose upto 15-20 worksfor youto memorize (artistslastname andtitle of work) but
will onlyaskyouto identify10foreach sectiontest.Half creditisgivenforpartial answers.Spellingmistakesare
my discretion.Itiswise tocreate flashcardsfor successwithidentificationtests.
Writtenassignmentswill be handedinonbothan individualandgroupbasis.Forthese essayquestions,pay
special attentiontothe questionsasked,andanswer completely,thoroughly,andwithclarityusingspecific
examplesasfrequentlyaspossible.Please refrainfromvague generalities,opinions,orstatementsthatlack
supportingevidence.A directedindividual paperwill be assignedinassociationwithatripto a museum,this
assignmentwillrequireresearchandsupportingdocumentationonthe studentspart.
Writtenassignmentsshoulddemonstrate aneffective understandingof 2basic formsof analysis/criticism:
(1)Formal: analyze/understand givenworks of artwithrespecttoitsformal qualities: composition,
medium,materials,technique,color,line,mood,style,etc.
(2)Socio-cultural:analyze/understandthe historical,religious,economic,philosophical,social determinants
that affectanddictate the meaningof each art work.
MuseumVisit/ Art CriticismAssignment You will be requiredtovisitanearbymuseumwiththe classandselect
a specificpaintingorsculpture thatyoufoundinteresting.Write anessay/critique containingadescription,
analysis,interpretation,andevaluationof the piece youhave chosen.Youmustattach proof of visittoreceive
credit(ticketstub,etc.)
Group AssignmentsAre opportunitiesfordiscussionandinteractionasyouandfellow classmatesanalyze
iconographicelementsof specificwork.The groupwill handinone collective responsethatamemberof your
teamwill type up.E-mail communicationisnecessaryforsuccessful completionof groupprojects.
Individual Assignments Will be describedastheyare given.Youshouldtreatthese assignmentswiththe same
importance asany workthat you doand do not neglecttocomplete.
GRADING PROCEDURES:
Most assignmentsare worth 100 points.
TEST 1a (ChaptersTBA) multiple choice100 points
TEST 1b (ChaptersTBA ) slide identification100points
TEST 2a (ChaptersTBA) multiple choice100 points
TEST 2b (ChapterSTBA) slide identification 100 points
TEST 3a (ChaptersTBA) multiple choice100 points
TEST 3b (ChaptersTBA) slide identification100points
TEST 4a (ChaptersTBA) multiple choice100 points
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TEST 4b (ChaptersTBA) slide identification100points
MuseumVisitWritingAssignment(200 points)
Group Assignment1 100 points
Group Assignment2 100 points
Group Assignment3 100 points
Individual Assignment1 100 points
Individual Assignment2 100 points
Individual Assignment3 100 points
TOTAL: 1600 points
Grading:
Letter Grade Points Percentage (ifapplicable)
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F below 59
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Class Policies
Attendance: Professorsare requiredto take attendance.
1. Attendance will be takenineachandeveryclass.
2. Absencesare usuallydetrimentaltoa student’sgrade.
3. “Incomplete”gradesare assignedonlyincaseswhere severe illnessoremergencyhaspreventedthe student’sbeing
presentatthe final examination.
4. Late arrivalsor earlydeparturescountas1/3 of an absence. Earlydeparturesinexcessof 30minwill be countedas
unexcusedabsences.
5. Excusedabsencesdue toextenuatingcircumstancesorfamilyemergenciesmustbe verified.Ane-mailthe day
of/before yourabsence explainingyourcircumstancesisusuallysufficient.
6. More than 3 unexcusedabsenceswill resultinafailing(F) grade.Forexample,thismeansthateven3unexcused
absencesand1 tardywill resultinafailinggrade.
7. Familyandpersonal vacationsDONOT COUNT ASEXCUSED ABSENCES.Iwill NOTadministermake-uptestsforthese
absences.
8. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTENDTHE FIRST CLASS THEY ARE ENROLLED IN WILL BE DROPPED FROMTHE COURSE.
Unlesstheyhave proof of extenuatingcircumstancesand/orcall ore-mail me priortothe class meeting.
9. Our final classmeeting,is…..ourFINALCLASSMEETING,and no workwill be acceptedafterwards.Ever.Nomatter
whatthe circumstances*(*unlessyouhave arrangedforan“incomplete” grade)
ElectronicDevice Use and Email Policy:
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Cell-phones,laptops,electronicdevices,mustbe turnedoff duringclasstime NOTEXTING!!!!!!NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!
Late AssignmentPolicy:
Work handedina 1-6 dayslate -10%.
Work handedin7-13 dayslate -20%.
Work handedin14-20 days late -30%.
Work handedin21-27 days late -40%
DO NOT E-MAIL ME ANYASSIGNMENTS-JUSTSLIPA HARD COPYUNDER MY DOOR!
NO WORKWILL BE ACCEPTED AFTEROUR FINALCLASSMEETING, NO EXCEPTIONS!
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL GIVEN ASSIGNMENTS
Failure tocomplete anassignmentwill resultina0 grade beinggiven,whichisfarworse thanan F. It ismuch betterto
handin projectslate thanto not handthemin at all.
Make-upExam Policy:
NO MAKEUP TESTS WITHOUT VALID,VERIFIEDEXCUSE
Onlyone make-upexamwillbe givenandmustbe takenwithinone week.
Withdrawal Policy:
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE FIRSTCLASS WILL BE DROPPED FROMTHE COURSE. Unlesstheyhave proof of
extenuatingcircumstances and/orcall me priortothe class meeting.
Other:
COURSE OUTLINE
A. 14th CenturyItaly(Late Gothic/Early Renaissance)
B. 15th CenturyinNorthernEurope
C. 15th CenturyItaly(Renaissance)
D. HighRenaissance andMannerism
E. 16th CenturyinNorthernEurope
F. Baroque and Rococo
G. Neo-Classicism
H. Late 19th CenturyRealismandEarlyModern
I. Early 20th CenturyModernism
J. 1945 to the present
College Policies and Web Information
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Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty includes thefollowingactions,as well as other similar conductaimed at makingfalserepresentation with
respect to the student's academic performance:
(1) Cheating on an exam, (2) Collaboratingwith others on work to be presented, if contrary to the stated rules of the course,
(3) Submitting, if contrary to the rules of the course,work previously submitted in another course, (4) Knowingly and intentionally
assistinganother student in any of the above actions,includingassistancei n an arrangement whereby work, classroom
performance, examination,or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other that the student under whose name the
work is submitted or performed, (5) Plagiarism.
Pleaserefer to the Palm Beach State College Student Handbook (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current for link to the student
handbook).
Classroom Etiquette and Student Behavior Guidelines
Students will demonstrate respect for professors and fellowstudents. Behavior that is disruptiveto a positivelearningenvironment
reported by the professor will resultin a warningon the firstinstance;the second instancemight resultin expulsion from the course
or campus.
Computer Competency Component
Each student will,to the satisfaction of the professor,demonstrate a fundamental understandingof basic computer operations
through various professor-determined exercises and/or assignments.
Disability Support Services
Students with disabilities are advised,in compliancewith federal and state laws,that accommodations and services areavailable
through the officeof Disability SupportServices (DSS). It is the student's responsibility to contact Disabled Student Services Advisors
and to submitappropriatedocumentation prior to receivingservices. Pleasesee the website at www.palmbeachstate.edu/current
for web address for Disability SupportServices.
Eating, Drinking and Smoking
Eating and drinkingareconfined to areas designated on the campus. Smoking is not permitted in any College building and only in
areas designated at each campus.
Final Course Grade Appeal
The evaluation of academic work is the responsibility of the faculty member/instructor. The method for assigningthefinal course
grade is established by the faculty member/instructor. Per Board Rule 6Hx-18-3.191, faculty/instructorsshall communicatethe
gradingpolicy of the courseto their students in writing.If this policy changes duringthe term, students should be notified of any
changes in writing. The method to determine final coursegrades mustbe given to students in a coursesyllabusatthe beginningof
the class.Should a student have a question about a final coursegrade,pleasefollowthe procedures as outlined in the student
handbook: www.palmbeachstate.edu/current.
Mid-Term Grade Reporting
Within one week after the closeof the mid-term gradingperiod,mid-term grades will be made availableto all students for each
class by either written notification or individual conference.
Student Responsibility Policy
When a student attends the College, s/he becomes subjectto its jurisdiction.Students are expected to conduct themselves in a
responsiblemanner,in all areas of campus life. By enrolling,they pledge to obey the rules and regulations of the College and are
responsiblefor observingall Collegepoliciesand procedures as published in the student handbook, the College catalogand other
College publications. Thestudent will be responsiblefor preparingfor class,participatingin class,and completingassignments on
time.
Palm Beach State Websites of Interest
Pleasesee this web page (www.palmbeachstate.edu/current) for a listof web addresses for students.
Withdrawal Policy for Individual Courses
The lastday to withdraw from a College coursewith a "W" grade in this courseis March 27 It is the responsibility of the student to
use the PantherWeb system or visita campus Registrar’s officeto withdraw. An official withdrawal entitles the student to a gradeof
"W" in the class.
Other Information from yourProfessor:
Class website:
http://pbscarthistory2.blogspot.com/
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Department Contact Information
Name: Dr. RobertGingras Office Location: BB 001083
Telephone:561.207.5420 Email: gingrasr@palmbeachstate.edu
Job Title:Associate Dean