Syllabus

1. COURSE OUTLINE
Name of institution Mahidol University
Campus/faculty/department International College
Section 1 General Information
1. Course code and course title ICCU 202 Introduction to Eastern and Western Art
2. Number of credit 4 (4-0-8)
3. Curriculum and type of subject
3.1 Curriculum Intercultural Studies Major
3.2 Type of Subject Critical Studies of English
Language (CSEL) concentration
4. Responsible faculty member Asst. Prof. Dale Konstanz
5. Trimester / year of study
5.1 Trimester All trimesters of every academic year
2. Number of students 45
6. Pre-requisite All of Intercultural Studies Core Courses
7. Co-requisite -
8. Venue of study Mahidol University, Salaya campus
9. Date of latest revision April, 2018

2. Section 2 Goals and Objectives
1. Goals
By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of how to read a work of
art as well as learn and use specialized vocabulary to articulate the aesthetic experi-
ence. They will appreciate the personal, social, political, and cultural meanings and sig-
nificance of the visual arts. In addition, students will understand the universality of the
human experience expressed in a variety of art mediums as well as examine why artists
and cultures create art. Finally, students will create educated analysis and interpretations
of artworks from a variety of cultural and artistic traditions.
2. Objectives of development/revision
To revise course in order to be up-to-date and relevant to the current situation.
Section 3 Course Management
1. Course descriptions
This course will provide the foundations for art appreciation, including the visual tools
and vocabulary to interpret, describe, analyze a work of art, and its cultural significance.
2. Credit hours / trimester
3. Number of hours that the lecturer provides individual counseling and guidance
24 hours = 1 hour/week
Section 4 Learning Outcome, Teaching Strategies and Evaluation
1. How to develop learning outcome in each area
Lecture
(Hour)
Additional class
(Hour)
Laboratory/field trip/intern-
ship
(Hour)
Self study
(Hour)
48 hours
(4 hours/week
* 12 weeks)
- None 48 hours
(4 hour/week
* 12 weeks)

3. 1) Morality and Ethics
1.1 Expected outcome on ethics and morals
• 1) Awareness of and a moral approach towards social issues
○ 2) Sense of social responsibility and cooperation
○ 3) Maturity and self-discipline in approaching learning
○ 4) Ethical academic behavior
1.2 Teaching Strategies
1) Examination and analysis of a various works of art
2) Coaching in academic honesty and integrity
3) Cooperative activities in the classroom
1.3 Evaluation Strategies
1) Evaluation of views expressed in written assignments and oral presenta-
tions
2) Observation of class participation
3) Assessment of ability to integrate academic conventions, such as referenc-
ing, into assignments and projects.
2) Knowledge
2.1 Expected outcome on knowledge
1) Knowledge of the elements of art
2) Knowledge of the language of design
3) Knowledge of the significance of religion and rituals in art
4) Knowledge of the historical, social, and political context of a work of art
5) Knowledge of the expressive and affective areas of human experiences in
relation to the arts
2.2 Teaching Strategies
1) Lectures and class discussion
2) Examining, analyzing, and comparing artwork from various cultures and
time periods.
3) Describing, interpreting, discussing, and writing about art using the appro-
priate terminology and vocabulary
4) Reading and discussing articles about art and art history
5) Journal-based tasks
2.3 Evaluation Strategies
1) Written and/or oral exams
2) Individual and/or group written assignments
3) Individual and/or group oral presentations
4) Class attendance and participation

4. 3) Intellectual Development
1. Expected outcome on Intellectual development
1) Ability to read a work of art by examining line, shape, form, space, color,
and texture.
2) Ability to write and discuss a work of art by using visual language, including
balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.
3) Ability to decipher meaning as well as symbols as it pertains to religious,
social, historical, and political contexts.
4) Ability to understand the cultural significance and uniqueness of the arts.
5) Ability to recognize and articulate the aesthetic experience.
6) Ability to apply critical thinking and awareness in the context of art.
3.2 Teaching Strategies
1) Art-based readings and art slides or images exercises
2) Class and small-group discussions
3) Homework tasks as part of the process of completing a larger formal as-
signment
3.3 Evaluation Strategies
1) Written and/or oral exams
2) Individual and/or group written assignments
3) Individual and/or group oral presentations
4) Class attendance and participation
4) Interpersonal Relationship and Responsibility
4.1 Expected outcome on interpersonal skills and responsibility
• 1) Cooperative interpersonal skills and respect for the rights and opinions of oth-
ers
○ 2) Ability to be a constructive team member in various roles
○ 3) Leadership and initiative in problem solving and uncertain situations
○ 4) Responsibility for learning beyond the classroom and the university
4.2 Teaching Strategies
1) In-class exercises
2) Formal projects and assignments
4.3 Evaluation Strategies
1) Evaluation of group presentation of knowledge synthesis
2) Collection of within-group peer evaluations
3) Observation of class attendance and participation
5) Mathematical analytical thinking, communication skills, and information tech-
nology skills
5.1 Expected outcome on numerical analysis, communication and information tech-
nology skills
• Ability to create written compositions within different genre

5. • Ability to effectively combine vocal and non-vocal elements to deliver an engaging
oral presentation
• Ability to locate and evaluate information on electronic databases and the i n t e r-
net.
• Ability to compose, collaborate on and present work using electronic media
○ Ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis
5.2 Teaching Strategies
1) In-class exercises
2) Written and/or oral assignments
5.3 Evaluation Strategies
1) Observation of participation during in-class discussions and exercises
2) Evaluation of written and/or oral assignments
3) Evaluation of written and/or oral examinations
Section 5 Teaching and Evaluation Plans
1. Teaching plan
Week Topic Hours
Teaching methods/multi-
media
Instructor
1 Introduction to course;
Introduction to the el-
ements of art: line,
shape, and form
4 Lecture; group discussions;
analysis of various works of
art including, painting,
sculpture, architecture, etc.
Asst. Prof. Dale
Konstanz
2 Continuation of the el-
ements of art: space,
color, and texture; ana-
lyzing a work of art by
applying the elements
of art.
4 “ “
3 Introduction to the lan-
guage of design includ-
ing balance, contrast
emphasis, movement,
pattern, rhythm, and
unity; Analyzing a work
of art by applying the
language of design.
4 “ “

6. 4 Art as communica-
tion; the narrative in
art; analysis and dis-
cussions of sample
artworks from both
Eastern and Western
cultures; analyzing
works of art by apply-
ing both the ele-
ments of art and the
language of design.
4 “ “
5 Introduction to reli-
gious iconography
and concepts of the
sacred and profane;
analysis and discus-
sions of sample art-
works from both
Eastern and Western
cultures.
4 “ “
6 Introduction to histor-
ical, political, and so-
cial art; commemo-
rating historical
events; analysis and
discussions of sam-
ple artworks from
both Eastern and
Western cultures.
4 “ “
7 The role and signifi-
cance of political art
and propaganda; use
and function of art as
a commentary on so-
ciety; analysis and
discussions of sam-
ple artworks from
both Eastern and
Western cultures.
4 “ “
Week Topic Hours
Teaching methods/multi-
media
Instructor

7. 8 Introduction to art,
society, and the indi-
vidual; man as a sen-
tient being; analysis
and discussions of
sample artworks from
both Eastern and
Western cultures.
4 “ “
9 Man and nature;
man, industry, and
technology; analysis
and discussions of
sample artworks from
both Eastern and
Western cultures.
4 “ “
10 The effects of global-
ization on the art
world; Universality in
the context of art;
Nationalism vs. In-
ternationalism in art;
sample artworks from
both Eastern and
Western cultures.
4 “ “
11 Oral Presentations 4 “ “
12 Oral presentations 4 “
13 Final Exam “
Week Topic Hours
Teaching methods/multi-
media
Instructor

8. 2. Evaluation plan
Section 6 Teaching Materials and Resources
1. Texts and main documents
Excerpts from:
Kleiner, Fred S. & Mamiya, Chrisitin J. (2015). Gardener’s Art Through the Ages, the
Western Perspective. Belmont, California: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
Martinez, Benjamin and Block, Jacqueline. (2009). Visual Forces: An Introduction to
Design. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
Schneider Adams, Laurie (2007). Art Across Time. New York: Mcgraw-Hill.
Stokstad, Marilyn (2014). Art History. New York: Pearson.
2. Documents and recommended information
1) Reliable sources that relate to the specific course content from the library or the internet
Instructor
Asst. Prof. Dale Konstanz
Email: dale.kon@mahidol.ac.th
Line: daleism
Office: FAA - Aditayathorn Building A632
Expected
outcomes
Methods / Activities Week Percentage
1.1 (1) - (4)
2.1 (1) – (3)
3.1 (1) – (3)
4.1 (1) – (4)
5.1 (1) – (3)
Descriptive essay of a work of art
Terminology Quiz
3
5
10%
15%
1.1 (1) - (4)
2.1 (1) – (3)
3.1 (1) – (3)
4.1 (1) – (4)
5.1 (1) – (3)
Essay/analysis of religious iconography
Essay/analysis of political art
7
10
15%
15%
1.1 (1) - (4)
2.1 (1) – (3)
3.1 (1) – (3)
4.1 (1) – (4)
5.1 (1) – (3)
Oral presentations
Final exam
12
13
20%
25%

9. Policies
Attendance It is imperative that you attend every class session. Roll will be taken
each session. You are required to stay for the entire class. If you leave class early, you
will be marked absent. If you have a valid reason for missing a class, such as an illness
or death in the family, you can submit a formal written letter in English, to be excused.
The instructor has the right to accept or deny excuses. Even if you have a formal written
excuse, missing class with indirectly negatively affect your grade. If you miss more than
4 classes, you will fail the course.
Punctuality Arrive to class on time, as arriving late is disruptive to your classmates
and to the instructor, and it slows down the pace of the class. If you arrive after the in-
structor takes roll call, you will be marked late. If you are late 3 times, it will be consid-
ered one absence. If you arrive 30 minutes late or more after roll call, you will be marked
absent for the day.
Breaks You will be given one 10 minute break each class. The break will be an-
nounced by the instructor. You are expected to return to class ON TIME after the break.
The instructor may take attendance after break, and if you are late, it will count as one
late arrival (see above). If you return to class later than 15 minutes after the end of
break, you will be marked absent for the day.
Lecture As this course involves viewing examples of art, it is your responsibility
to stay focused and look at the visual images projected on the screen. Unless
there is a class discussion, critique, or conversation with the instructor, there is to be
minimal talking during the class. It is highly recommended that you take notes during
the lectures as a way to remember the information presented. Turn your mobile phone
on silent, put it out of sight, and do not use your laptop or any other electronic
devices during the lecture.
Uniform and MUIC Policies You are required to wear the proper MUIC uniform dur-
ing class and follow all MUIC policies. Food and drink are not allowed in the class-
room.
Academic Honesty Policy Academic work that is submitted to the instructor is
assumed to be the result of one’s own work, thought, research, or self-examina-
tion. Further, when wording, organization, images, or ideas are borrowed from another
source, that source is to be adequately acknowledged according to proper academic
conventions. Plagiarism is the failure to acknowledge the use of words, ideas, images,
and/or organization of another. Anyone engaged in plagiarism will fail the course and
further actions may be taken.