Course Syllabus
Course: Survey of Asian Art
Number: Art 114
Credit: Three semester hours
Instructor: Dennis McNamara, Room F223
Telephone: (708) 456-0300 3431
Text: Craven, Indian Art
Schirokauer, A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilizations
O’Riley, Art Beyond the West
Email: dmcnama2@triton.edu
Content:
Survey the major art forms
of
Objectives:
The purpose of the course is to provide the beginning student with sufficient information, concepts and examples that he/she might be able to recognize, identify and relate specific artifacts from the past to a larger social framework. It is assumed that such knowledge enables one to interact more meaningfully within the contemporary and future cultural matrix.
Grades:
The letter grade for the course is based on quizzes, examinations and a term paper. Excessive absence may result in a lowering of the student’s grade or withdrawal from the course.
Examinations:
There will be daily quizzes given at the beginning of class. Students will be required to identify information from the previous lecture. There will be three written examinations, each comprised of a series of objective questions based on term definitions from the course. None of these is comprehensive. Specific identification of artworks will correspond with information presented in lecture, objective questions will be drawn from lectures, and you should plan to take extensive notes.
Term Paper:
A term paper will be submitted
in three parts. The paper must be based upon a first-hand encounter with an artifact relating to the course
content that is currently on display in a museum located in the
The three parts of the term paper will examine the form, content, and social significance of the artwork chosen. Timely completion of each section of the paper assignment is mandatory. Further information regarding the term paper will be introduced during lecture. Papers less than minimum length will be returned unread with a grade of F.
Academic Honesty:
It is presumed that all work submitted at the college level is wholly and entirely a work of sole authorship by each individual student. Unless specifically directed to be so assignments are NOT group assignments. Plagiarism is the copying in whole or in part the work of another author without giving credit for the material copies. Purchasing papers from internet sources or other students is a violation of academic honesty policies and will result in a failing grade for the plagiarized assignment and referral to the administration for possible dismissal from college.
Grading Standards:
The grade of A is assigned to work that is superlative and signifies personal accomplishment far in excess of the minimum required for the class. The student has clearly understood and followed through on suggestions, progressively learning the concepts, terms, and vocabulary of the course, which leads to an excellent, individually developed paper. The student has participated with energy and enthusiasm in the classroom activities. Examination results were excellent.
The grade of B is assigned to work that is very good and above the average minimum requirement for the class. The student attempted all of the above but found himself or herself lacking in time or motivation in some (not all) areas. The student understood some but not all of the concepts involved, has produced a well written paper, and has participated energetically in classroom activities. Examination results were very good.
The grade of C is assigned to work that is average and that meets, but does not exceed the minimum requirements of the class. The student has made an effort to understand the concepts and vocabulary presented in the class. The student has participated with energy in the classroom activities, and has achieved enough development to produce an adequate paper, but which lacks the distinguishing factors which characterize work which is awarded a higher grade. Examination results were average.
The grade of D is assigned to work that does not meet the minimum requirements of the class, and which is not acceptable. The student has attempted all of the above, but for whatever reason, found that he or she could not achieve some (not all) of the goals set. The students work shows a poor grasp of the concepts presented, and effort has not been exerted to complete the assignments given in a satisfactory manner. Examination results were below average.
The grade of F is assigned to work that is far below the minimum level of quality required for the class. Concepts are clearly misunderstood, the student has displayed little energy in the pursuit of the assigned objectives, participation in class has been sporadic. Examination results were poor. Students who are missing examination or term paper grades will be assigned the grade of F.
Grade computation:
Daily quizzes (averaged) 25% of grade
Three examinations (averaged) 40% of the grade
Term paper (averaged) 35% of grade
Calendar for the Course
The following calendar shows the predicted schedule for the class. The instructor will make every reasonable effort to maintain the schedule as published, but retains the right to extend or diminish the time spent on any given topic to present the fullest opportunity for student participation in discussions and to spend appropriate time answering student questions. Students are here by advised that the schedule is of a predictive and not contractual nature.
| January 19 |
Introduction |
| January 24 |
Form Content and Function |
| January 26 |
Form Content and Function |
| January 31 |
Indian Art |
| February 2 |
Indian Art |
| February 7 |
Indian Art |
| February 9 |
Indian Art |
| February 14 |
Indian Art |
| February 16 |
Term paper research and construction |
| February 21 |
Indian Art |
| February 23 |
Indian Art |
| February 28 |
Indian Art |
| March 2 |
Exam 1 |
| March 7 |
Chinese Art |
| March 9 |
Chinese Art Paper part 1 due |
| March 14 |
Chinese Art |
| March 16 |
Chinese Art |
| March 21 |
Spring Break |
| March 23 |
Spring Break |
| March 28 |
Chinese Art Paper part 2 due |
| March 30 |
Chinese Art |
| April 4 |
Chinese Art |
| April 6 |
Exam 2 |
| April 11 |
Japanese Art |
| April 13 |
Japanese Art |
| April 18 |
Japanese Art Paper part 3 due |
| April 20 |
Japanese Art |
| April 25 |
Japanese Art |
| April 27 |
Japanese Art |
| May 2 |
Japanese Art |
| May 4 |
Course summation |
| May 9 |
Course summation |
| TBA |
Exam 3 during final exam week |
Please silence all electronic devices in the classroom. Students whose pagers or phones disturb the lecture will be asked to leave, and may be re-admitted at the instructor’s pleasure. Tape recording of lectures is not allowed except by exceptional learning requirements as identified by the college.
Ancient to Medieval Art (Art 111) Fall 2004
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