Art B35: Survey of Western Art I (Online) - Spring 2023 - CRN# 30731

Course Description and Objectives

Art B35: Survey of Western Art I - Spring 2023

BC Online Flexible - CRN# 30731

Instructor: Ronnie Wrest

Office: FA24

Student Office HoursLinks to an external site: Mon. 12-1pm, Tues. 2:30pm-3:30pm, Wed. 11am-1pm, Thurs. 10am-11am, and by appointment.

ronnie.wrest@bakersfieldcollege.edu

Course Description and Objectives

Catalog Course Description: This is an art historical survey of Western architecture and visual arts beginning in the Paleolithic age (30,000 BC) and continuing through Proto-Renaissance Europe (1400 CE).

Course Overview: This course fulfills the requirement for the Studio Art AA-T, Art History AA-T Degrees and also fulfills UC and CSU general education requirements for many other majors. While this course will cover art from many early Western cultures, we will confront the idea that the Eurocentric perspective is the only lens through which to view the world and art. We will interrogate the role that colonialism and racism have played in making the Eurocentric view the dominant perspective. Finally, we will reflect on the contributions of historically underrepresented groups.

As we traverse through ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome and many others, I will direct your attention to how non-Western cultures made similar advances and held influences that are not always recognized or appreciated. My broader goal for the course will be for you to read and learn about the context art was made in and think critically about the assertions you read and make informed decisions.

Course operation: This an Online flexible (asynchronous) course. The week for the course runs Monday through Monday. While you are free to work on the course at times during the week that are most convenient for you, there are specific deadlines each week, and your attendance is based on you completing assignments in Canvas. This class will NOT meet on Zoom like an online scheduled course.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify and analyze formal elements, principles and techniques used to create works of art and/or a body of artwork made in different media.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to define various styles of Western art and demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast stylistic aspects and trends.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate works of art in relation to the sociological, religious, historical, and cultural context in which they were created.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to critique a work of art using formal analysis.

Art Department Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, elements, and language of art/design.
Demonstrate the ability to critique their own work as well as the work of other students; and defend their creative choices verbally.
Demonstrate and understanding of a portfolio or “body of work.”

Spring 2023 Welcome Video

Textbook Information

This course is a reading and writing focused class. You need the text book in some form to be successful. This version is available at the bookstore and will cover all the chapters for Art B35 and Art B36. A used or pdf version will work great if you are not relying on financial aid and are buying out of pocket. Feel free to reach out with questions.

Textbook:

· Art History, Combined Volume, (6th Edition) Marilyn Stokstad and Michael Cothren, Person, 2018

Revel access code (eBook) - ISBN: 8220117019203
This volume covers material required for Art B35 and Art B36

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There is a copy of this text on reserve at the library circulation desk. Checkout of the reserve copy will be limited to 2 hours. Contact the library for more details. https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/library

If you are receiving financial aid funds and need to get materials from the bookstore.

The bookstore link is here: https://kccd.bncollege.com/shop/kccd/page/find-textbooks

If you are purchasing your books out of pocket, I am not concerned with how you get the text. Used or eBook to save money is fine. I have seen PDF's of the text out there so if you are good at finding these it may be possible for this text.

Technology Expectations (Online)

You will need a desktop or laptop computer to be successful in this course. The library computer lab will be open for student access in Fall 2022. If you need a computer please see link below for laptop rentals through Bakersfield College. It will be difficult to complete required assignments with a phone for this course, as images, quizzes, and files do not always load, save and function the way you will need to be successful. If you are interested in a laptop loan please follow this link: https://bakersfieldcollegefinaid.formstack.com/forms/electronic_equipment_application_copy

You will need an up-to-date operating system and an updated internet browser, e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc., to be successful in this class. A word processing platform, such as Google docs or Microsoft Word, will be necessary. Some documents in this course will be in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat reader software on your computer, you can download it here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ All assignments will need to be uploaded in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. This means that you will have to save your google docs as a .pdf file before uploading them to the assignments.

Tech Support: There are a lot of great tech help resources at BC. If you have any computer or Canvas issues, make sure to contact tech support as soon as possible to remedy the problem.

In Canvas, there is a HELP button in the menu on the left-hand side
Bakersfield College’s tech support can be found at https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/online/technology-resource-page-for-students

The Renegade HUB is a resource for all students who need help with Canvas, App Steam, and any education-related technology. Our friendly student-to-student services offer assistance seven days a week in various formats:

in-person on the first floor of the Library past the Computer Commons in front of L 129
virtually by logging into Starfish Kiosk, selecting the problem they are experiencing, choosing the course that it pertains to, and specifying the preferred contact method (Zoom or email).
email to renegadehub@bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Our team responds promptly and guides students to resolve technical issues they may be experiencing with technology for their classes.

Recording Video/Audio: Unless you have an approved DSPS accommodation or have had a conversation with me discussing your need, video and/or audio recording is not allowed in this course.

Communication

Contact: If you need any help in this course, please reach out. I do ask you to refer to the syllabus, Canvas, and/or the Art B35 Question Fourm (In discussions tab in Canvas) to find information first and if you cannot find an answer, send me a canvas message or email. I will have virtual office hours this semester. See the office hours details, schedule, and meeting link below.

Canvas Announcements: Many messages in the class will come as Canvas Announcements. They will appear on your Canvas dashboard when you log in and/or will be sent to you directly through your preferred method of notification from Canvas. Make sure you adjust your notifications in Canvas so you stay informed. The directions to do so are in the online orientation module. Please make certain to check announcements regularly, as they will contain important information about upcoming assignments or changes in the course.

Email and messaging: In this course, please utilize the inbox feature in the menu on the left-hand side of Canvas to contact me. Make sure to set your notifications to your preferred method of contact so that you will know when I respond back to you. Please check your messages regularly. When sending a message, please do the following:

Put a subject in the subject box that describes the reason for the message.
Before sending messages in search of general information about the class; please post your question in the Art B35 Question Forum on Canvas (In Week One Module).
Do NOT submit your assignments by message. They will not be graded and if not submitted correctly before the due date will be considered late.
If contact me with BC email, please state your name and class details somewhere in your email or message. (For example: Art B35 CRN# 70577). This will help me answer your questions in a timely manner.

Questions: In online courses, it is normal to have many questions about things that relate to the course, such as clarification about assignments, course materials, etc. Please post these questions in the Art B35 Question Forum, which you can access by clicking the Discussions tab in the menu on the left-hand side of the Canvas screen.

Student Information Desk (SID): The Student Information Desk can help you with enrollment, account holds, academic advice and more. If you have questions not specific to this class this is the place to find help!

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 AM-6 PM and Friday and Sunday 9 AM-1 PM. https://bit.ly/bc-sid

Office Hours: Tues. 9:30am-11am, Wed. 10am-12pm Thurs. 9:30am-11am, and by appointment. If you need help outside of these times, please email me to schedule. Zoom office hours link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98363992413

Messaging & Grading Turnaround: I will be checking messages several times a day between 8am and 8pm. This means you will be responsible for planning ahead and utilizing the tech support contacts if you have problems uploading assignments last minute. Assignments will not be graded until after the due date. Please have patience as I typically have between 250-400 students per semester. I am always working hard to get your grade back in a timely manner.

Netiquette: When posting on the discussion boards, it is important to understand how to interact with one another online. Please make sure to read the pages in the online orientation module to ensure you understand the expectations of your interaction with your classmates. You will submit a netiquette agreement at the end of the online orientation module.

General Course Etiquette: I ask all students in this course to treat one another with respect. My courses are safe spaces for all individuals, regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, age, physical ability, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, and sexual orientation. Disrespectful communication of any kind will not be tolerated.

Accommodations for Disabilities

Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) is available to provide accommodations to students with diagnosed learning, mental, physical, and/or health related disabilities that are either permanent or temporary. Students with disabilities needing accommodations, including those who had an IEP or a 504 plan in high school, should make requests to the DSPS office by contacting the office by phone call, email, or by visiting their Virtual Lobby. All requests for accommodations require appropriate advanced notice to avoid a delay in services. After completing the intake process with DSPS, please provide your professors with a copy of your DSPS approved accommodation checklist so that we can work together to ensure your access and success at BC.

- Phone: Main Campus: (661-395-4334) Delano: (661-720-2000)
- Email: dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu
- Virtual Lobby: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/5023985567
- DSPS Website: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/student/dsps

Attendance, Grading, and Late Work Policies

Attendance: Attendance for this course is determined by your Cyber-presence. Demonstrated cyber-presence includes participation in discussion boards, quizzes, exams, or other assignments. This will confirm that you are “present.” A student is not “in attendance” if the student merely logs onto the class and does not participate.

You will need to complete the online orientation, introduction quiz, and introduction discussion within the first seven days. If you do not you may be dropped from the class. If you go more than 14 days without completing an assignment or communicating with me during the semester you will be dropped from the course. That said, it is your responsibility to drop yourself from the course if you decide not to finish.

Grading Policy: There are 775 points available in this class. Completion of all assignments, and other course requirements does not guarantee a passing grade. You will have at least one week to complete most assignments in this course (often more). If you have a valid reason for being unable to complete an assignment before the due date, you must communicate that info to me within three days of the assignment due date. If you have an excused absence (e.g. doctors note, death in your immediate family, etc.) and you communicate that information to me in a timely manner we can negotiate a solution. Any communication regarding an absence will be deemed timely if made within three days of the assignment due date. I retain sole discretion in determining whether your absence is excused, and whether you have communicated the reason for your absence in a timely manner.

Late Work Policy: You will be allowed to submit assignments past the due date. The exception to this will be assignments due within 19 days of the last day of instruction (May 5nd) in the course. Late work will receive a grade deduction of 5% per day past the due date. 19 days after the due date you will no longer be able to earn credit and the assignment will be closed in Canvas.

· 25 points = Online orientation

· 10 points = Introduction quiz

· 10 points = Introduction discussion

· 130 points = 13 Chapter discussions (10 Points each)

· 80 points = 4 Video/Reading assignments (20 points each)

· 20 points = Formal analysis assignment

· 150 points = Writing assignment

· 50 points = Virtual gallery assignment

· 100 points = 2 Quizzes (50 points each)

· 100 points = 1 Mid-term examination

· 100 points = 1 Final examination

775 points TOTAL

Grade scale:

· A = (90-100%) 698-775 points

· B = (80-89%) 620-697 points

· C = (70-79%) 543-619 points

· D = (60-69%) 465-542 points

· F = (0-59%) 0-464 points

Important dates:

Final date to drop and receive refund – 1/27/2023
Final date to drop without a “W” – 1/29/2023
Final date to drop with a “W” – 3/24/2023
Research Writing Assignment Due – 3/31/2023
Virtual Gallery Assignment Due – 4/17/2023

· All assignments must be turned in by Thursday, May 5th at 11:59 PM - No exceptions

· Final Exam May 6th - 11th, must be submitted by Thursday, May 11th at 11:59 PM–No exceptions

o For details visit: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/important-dates

Cheating and Plagiarism Policies

Plagiarism and Cheating: Definitions from Bakersfield College 2022 - 2023 Catalog

Definition of Plagiarism (KCCD Board Policy Appendix 4F7D)

Plagiarism is defined as the act of using the ideas or work of another person or persons as if they were one’s own, without giving credit to the source. Such an act is not plagiarism if it is ascertained that the ideas were arrived at through independent reasoning or logic or where the thought or idea is common knowledge.

Acknowledgement of an original author or source must be made through appropriate references, i.e., quotation marks, footnotes, or commentary. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following:

If you are in doubt about the extent of acceptable paraphrasing consult the instructor.

the submission of a work, whether in part or in whole, completed by another;
failure to give credit for ideas, statements, facts or conclusions which rightfully belong to another;
in written work, failure to use quotations marks when quoting directly from another, whether it be a paragraph, a sentence, or even a part thereof;
close and lengthy paraphrasing of another’s writing or programming.

In conducting your research, prepare your notes by (a) either quoting material exactly (using quotation marks) at the time you take notes from a source; or (b) departing completely from the language used in the source and putting the material into your own words. In this way, when the material is used in the paper or project, you can avoid plagiarism resulting from verbatim use of notes. Both quoted and paraphrased materials must be given proper citations.

Definition of Cheating (KCCD Board Policy Appendix 4F7D)

Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining, or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain academic credit for work by the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Examples of cheating during an examination include, but are not limited to, the following: copying, either in part or in whole, from another’s test or examination; discussion of answers or ideas relating to the answers on an examination or test unless such discussion is specifically authorized by the instructor; giving or receiving copies of an examination without the permission of the instructor; using or displaying notes, “cheat sheets,” or other information or devices inappropriate to the prescribed test conditions, as when a test of competence includes a test of unassisted recall of information, skill, or procedure; allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to represent the same. Also included are plagiarism as defined and altering or interfering with the grading procedures.

It is often appropriate for students to study together or to work in teams on projects. However, be careful to avoid the use of unauthorized assistance, and avoid any implication of cheating, by such means as sitting apart from one another in examinations, presenting the work in a manner which clearly indicates the effort of each individual, or such other method as is appropriate to the particular course.

If you are charged with cheating or plagiarism you are entitled to appeal that charge by means of the college’s Student Code of Conduct. For more information, visit the Student Conduct page.

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2021-2022/academicintegrity

NOTE FOR THIS COURSE: There are written requirements for this course. I encourage you to find and include material from your textbook and other outside sources, but these must be properly quoted, paraphrased, and cited. Failure to do this is considered plagiarism. Part of this class is to learn these skills, but using someone's writing as our own is not right and will not be tolerated. The first instance will result in a 0 grade for the assignment, any reoccurrences will result in disciplinary action and/or removal from the course. Please reach out with any questions.

Student Health and COVID-19 Protocol

The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) is open to BC students in academic programs who have paid their Health Fee. SHWC services include low-cost basic medical and mental health support services. All appointments with our providers are conducted via a private and confidential session. Over-the-counter and some prescription medications are available. For an appointment, or to inquire about SHWC services, call (661) 395-4336 or email BCStudentHealth@bakersfieldcollege.edu

COVID Protocol. Individuals who are not feeling well should test, stay home, contact their health care provider, and notify their instructor(s). If your test is negative you may return to school. If you test is positive you must stay home for at least 5 days from your test date. You may return when you have been fever-free without medications for 24 hours.

Masks are still strongly encouraged on campus and vaccination remains the most reliable preventative measure. Protocols are subject to change. COVID vaccination services are free and open to the campus and the wider community.

Contact the BC COVID Response Team at COVID19@bakersfieldcollege.edu or 661-395-4773 if you test positive or have questions regarding the BC COVID protocols.

Additional Resources

Vaccination opportunities: BC Student Health and Wellness Center or schedule an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov.
BC Student Health and Wellness Center also provides free COVID-19 testing services by call-ahead appointments (661-395-4336).
To retrieve your vaccination record online for immediate and free access go to Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record.
Visit the BC Student Health and Wellness Center or the BC COVID information website for important information.
Review the California COVID-19 information.

Course Schedule

Week Canvas Module Course Instruction

Week 1 Introduction Module Course intro, materials, expectations, etc.

Week 2 Chapter 1 Module Prehistoric Art

Week 3 Chapter 2 Module Art of Ancient Near East

Week 4 Chapter 3 Module Art of Ancient Egypt

Week 5 Chapter 4 Module Art of the Ancient Aegean

Week 6 Chapter 5 Module Art of Ancient Greece

Week 7 Chapter 6 Module Etruscan and Roman Art

Week 8 Mid-term Module Mid-term Exam

Week 9 Chapter 7 Module Jewish and Early Christian Art, Writing Assign. Due

Week 10 Chapter 8 Module Byzantine Art

Week 11 Chapter 9 Module Islamic Art

Week 12 Non-Western Module Ancient Art of Non-Western Cultures

Week 13 Chapter 15 Module Early Medieval Art in Europe

Week 14 Chapter 16 Module Romanesque Art

Week 15 Chapter 17 Module Gothic Art of the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries

Week 16 Finals week FINAL EXAM Available from May 6th - 11th, must be submitted by Thursday, May 11th at 11:59 PM – No exceptions

All assignments must be submitted through Canvas. This syllabus is subject to change.