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\ Janson's History of Art: Western Tradition
\ Prentice-Hall. New York, NY, 7th or 8th Edition. Hardback
\ Authors: Penelope Davies, Walter Denny, Frima Hofrichter, Joseph Jacobs, Ann Roberts, David Simon

Supplies

\ Textbook, pens, pencils, notebook paper or notebook for note taking, access to a computer to complete online assignments and review class material.

Student Performance

ART HISTORY II

STUDENT PERFORMANCE/COURSE OBJECTIVES

ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th century to the present)
A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.
Learning Outcomes  (ACGM)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology. 32
2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from the 14th century to the present day.
3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.

Specific Course Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the Visual Arts and Social Responsibility.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of stylistic trends in art history.
4. Students will develop a basic understanding of the development of western art embedded within its historical context from the 14th century to the present.
5. Students will recognize the qualities of various art movements, periods, and styles.
6. Students will analyze works of art formally and conceptually.
7. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the stylistic and symbolic content of artworks from different periods and individual artists.
8. Students will analyze works of art using appropriate terminology and articulate these thoughts effectively in writing (and/or in oral presentation).
9. Students will explain connections between the visual properties of the art object and its social, cultural, intellectual and historical contexts and meanings using appropriate vocabulary.
10. Students will maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
11. Students will understand and refrain from plagiarism.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

1. COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS. Students are responsible for having the minimum computer requirements. Students must have regular access to a computer with the following: 

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• Windows 2000 or higher.
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• Internet Service Provider (ISP) capable of supplying at least 56k connection speed.
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• Email account
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• Supported web browsers:  Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari work the best.  Internet Explorer may not support some features of our AC Connect course.
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• Browser settings for your AC Connect course: Make sure that javascript in enabled in your browser - Google help has some quick steps in how to enable javascript in several browsers.  Make sure that you allow pop windows in your AC Connect course.  If your browser warns you that there is a pop up window anywhere in our AC Connect course, choose "allow" for the pop up window.
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• Screen resolution of at least 800 x 600.
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• Students are responsible for downloading all course required plug-ins (such as the Adobe Flash Player – required plug-in) and having access to a computer that is capable of viewing all materials in our AC Connect course. Students may be required to get the following plug-ins (free versions and all are safe): 
  \ - Adobe Flash Player- latest version – required for viewing some presentations in the course.
  \ - Adobe (Acrobat) Reader – required for viewing some presentations in the course.
  \ -Windows Media Player– may be required for the course.
  \ - Real Player – may be required for the course.
  \  - Quicktime Player– may be required for the course.
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•  Access to YouTube videos is required.  Students are responsible for obtaining access to YouTube videos that the instructor specifically links to on the YouTube website.  The instructor is not responsible for the content of YouTube videos that are not specifically linked to in the course.  Links to YouTube videos are constantly changing, so the instructor needs to be informed of any broken links to YouTube videos that are specifically linked to in the course.
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2. TECHNICAL HELP WITH THE COURSE. Students are responsible for seeking technical help and obtaining more information on online classes and requirements from the instructor or AskAC 371-5000 or http://www.actx.edu/contact/) with any technical difficulties related to this course. GET ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT HELP IF YOU NEED IT: Student and Faculty Help Center – http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178.

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3. HELP TO LOG INTO AMARILLO COLLEGE’S ONLINE FEATURES - go to http://www.actx.edu/login/. In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu.

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4. COURSE NAVIGATION. Students are responsible for navigating through the course to access the required material in this course.

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5. STUDENT BACKUPS OF COURSEWORK. Students are responsible for saving all "sent" emails of questions. Students are responsible for saving copies of their responses to assignment discussions, the term project, and any email communication in AC Connect on their own computer hard drive - this insures a back-up copy of all student work in the course in case of a technical malfunction in AC Connect (Blackboard). 

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6. COURSEWORK SUBMISSIONS. Students are responsible for submitting assignment discussions (in the designated assignment discussion forum for each assignment), the term project (as an attachment in the term project submission), and taking the course exams (in our AC Connect course) by the due dates.
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\ In special circumstances, approved by the instructor, the instructor may give the student credit for coursework submitted late with points off at the discretion of the instructor. Please contact the instructor about submitting late work.
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\ Assignment discussion forums are locked after the due date so the student can't post once the discussion forum is locked.  The student can contact the instructor about submitting late work in special circumstances. No coursework or exams will be accepted by the instructor after the last due date in the course to insure that the instructor has time to grade student coursework.

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If a student assignment, term project or exam is submitted late by the student due to a malfunction of AC Connect, the instructor will accept the assignment or project late or arrange a makeup exam without penalty to the student. Please contact the instructor about submitting late work. 

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Students are responsible for saving text files that they submit as an attachment in our AC Connect course in “rich text format” (“rtf” file) or as a pdf file…for example, “term_project.rtf” or “term_project.pdf.  When you are about to save a file you want to attach, just go to “save as” in your text editor program and save as a rtf file or pdf file. Also be specific in how you name your file – be descriptive and make sure you don’t make the file name too long. This allows anyone to open the file without having a specific text editing program.

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7. STUDENT QUESTIONS. Students are responsible for contacting the instructor with any questions or concerns about the course. Students are encouraged to ask the instructor questions or get feedback. The instructor’s response time is usually within 24 hours on weekdays, and the instructor checks the course for email at least once on the weekend and holidays. Remember, the instructor is not a mind-reader, and communication is very important for success in the course! 

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8. GRADING TIME AND STUDENT GRADE BOOK. The student understands that the instructor may take up to one week after the due date to grade submitted coursework. The student is responsible for checking his/her online grade book (“My Grades” on the Course menu) in AC Connect to make sure that grades for coursework have been posted after one week following the due date and contacting the instructor about any questions regarding grades.

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9. STUDENT CONDUCT IN THE COURSE:  Here are the rules of the road :) 

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• In our AC Connect course website students are identified including logins, coursework accessed, coursework submissions, exams, and email submitted to the instructor.  All course activity can be identified and accessed by the instructor and AC Connect administrators.
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  \ You are expected to refrain from any obscene or threatening dialogue in the assignment discussions, assignments, projects, and any correspondence with the instructor or other students in the class, and if a student violates this expectation, it will result in a grade of "0" for that discussion, assignment, or project, will influence your grade, and can result in expulsion of the student from the course.  The instructor reserves the right to delete any student post in an assignment discussion. Students are expected to report any inappropriate behavior in the course to the instructor immediately.
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• Any violation of the appropriate conduct listed above will be noted by the instructor and considered in your grade as well as lead to possible disciplinary action or possible expulsion from the course.
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10. PLAGIARISM: The student understands that plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class.  Plagiarism is defined by the Amarillo College Student Handbook as: “...the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work.” This also includes copying Internet or written sources in any course assignment discussions or projects without citing the source, as well as copying another student’s work for this course.  If a student is found plagiarizing any material in the course, it will result in a grade of "0" for that assignment discussion or project and can result in disciplinary action and expulsion of the student from the course. 

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11. COURSE CONTENT: Students understand that in the study of art styles and art history that occasionally there may be a tasteful representation of a nude (such as in Greek Classical Art), and agree to handle that content in a mature and responsible way.

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12. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: Students must be aware and responsible for the Copyright Notice for the course: The materials on this course website are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated.

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13. DROPPING, WITHDRAWING, AND NON-CREDIT STATUS: The student is responsible for dropping courses, withdrawing from college by the last day to drop a course, changing to non-credit status, etc., if the need arises. See the Amarillo College master calendar on the AC website and our course calendar for the date of the last day to drop a course.  The instructor will not drop any student after the last day to drop a course.

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14. DISABILITY SERVICES: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements is responsible for contacting disAbility Services (Student Service Center, Room 119).  Any accommodation of this kind for this course has to be approved and processed by disAbility Services.  To qualify for services students must: provide documentation of the disability or sign a release to obtain such documentation. The student must also complete paperwork for the disAbility Services office, and make an appointment to review necessary services. For more information, please call 806-371-5436.

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15. STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Students are responsible to be aware of “Student Rights and Responsibilities" - link on the online syllabus page for this course.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria

The final grade is based on a total of 100 possible points that the student can earn through completing assignments, midterm and final exam, a term project, as well as other grade considerations mentioned below.
90 - 100 points = A
80 - 89 points = B
70 - 79 points = C
60 - 69 points = D
0 - 59 points = F

• Midterm Exam: worth up to 15 points. See description of this exam in the “Required Exams” section of the syllabus.
• Final Exam: worth up to 15 points. See description of this exam in the “Required Exams” section of the syllabus.
• Term Project worth up to 20 points. The term project is due near the end of the course. Information and guidelines for the Term Project will be available in the Term Project Folder in our AC Connect course later in the semester. The Term Project must follow the term project guidelines provided in the course.
• Class Discussion Assignments: worth 5 points each. 10 assignment discussions will be assigned over the semester. A total of 5 points is possible for your assignments and discussions grade (5 possible points each x 10 grades).
• Extra Credit – no extra credit will be given in the course.

AC Connect course grade book: Your course grades are accessed through the  “My Grades” link on the Course menu in our AC Connect course as well as other links in AC Connect. Your individual course points earned for assignments, exams, and the term project will appear in your AC Connect Grade book as well as a running grade percentage for the course. You can access your grade book through the "My Grades" link on our AC Connect Course Menu as well as other access points through AC Connect.

Due Dates of Course Work: Students are responsible for checking their AC Connect Course Calendar each week for specific course due dates (that are subject to change). If a student assignment, term project or exam is submitted late by the student due to a course wide malfunction of AC Connect, the instructor will accept the assignment or project late or arrange a makeup exam without penalty to the student.

Course Work: Reading and writing unit assignments, review of course presentations and assigned Internet sites related to each unit assignment and the term project, unit assignment discussion forums, a midterm and a final exam, and one term project will be required for completion of the course. You will complete your course work through our AC Connect course. The exams will be given online through our AC Connect course at the designated time periods.

Required Exams:  Midterm and Final Exams - A Midterm and Final Exam is required for the course.  No student is exempt from the Midterm and Final Exam. A midterm and a final exam will be given that consist of multiple choice questions to facilitate visual analysis and verbal discussion of correct art vocabulary and a general understanding of concepts covered in the course.

Exams must be taken during the designated time for each exam. In the case of a medical or family emergency, exams may be made up at the discretion of the instructor if the student provides documentation of the emergency to the instructor.

The exams will be delivered online in our AC Connect course. Students are responsible for and will be tested on all vocabulary, lecture presentation information and related links, class discussions, and assigned reading material.  Reviews for each exam will be provided by the instructor in our online course. No student will be exempted from the midterm or final examination.

This is an online course and students are required to login a minimum of two times per week.  When you access the course: check the course calendar for course work deadlines each week; read all information pertaining to unit assignments, exams, and the term project; and complete all course work on time to insure student success in the course.  You must submit unit assignments in the unit discussion forums by the deadline (including responding to at least one other student's thread in each unit assignment discussion forum), complete exams on time, and submit your term project on time.  Failure to do so will result in late penalties for your course grades.  If you are having trouble participating in the course due to a medical or family emergency, please communicate the circumstances to me.

Extra Credit: No Extra Credit is given in the course.

Also see Instructor Attendance Policy and Student Behavior sections of the syllabus for more information about grading criteria.

Attendance

This course is an online course which means that instruction is delivered 100% over the Internet through Amarillo College’s AC Connect courses. (Note: Does not require a student to come to an Amarillo College campus for any portion of the course.)  To find our AC Connect course, go to http://www.actx.edu/ and click on the "AC Connect" link (direct link is https://acconnect.actx.edu/). Your login for our AC Connect course is the same as your ADNetID. If you have password or ID issues, please contact AskAC at 806-371-5000. Our course will not be available until classes begin.

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This is an online course and students are required to login a minimum of two times per week.  When you access the course: check the course calendar for course work deadlines each week; read all information pertaining to unit assignments, exams, and the term project; and complete all course work on time to insure student success in the course.  You must submit unit assignments in the unit discussion forums by the deadline (including responding to at least one other student's thread in each unit assignment discussion forum), complete exams on time, and submit your term project on time.  Failure to do so will result in late penalties for your course grades.  If you are having trouble participating in the course due to a medical or family emergency, please communicate the circumstances to me.

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Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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New Social Services Office at Amarillo College

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Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at -