Course Description: An art history course will provide an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students will learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to analyze what they see. We will include in this course the direct study of original works of art in local collections. The time span will cover the Ancient through the Medieval, discuss art beyond European traditions (Africa, the Near East, the Americas, Oceania, and global Islamic tradition) and deal with the Renaissance to the Present. Assessments will be through multiple-choice questions, long and short essay questions and comparisons of works of art as well as classroom participation and projects.

Course Objective: Students in this course will be taught to reflect an understanding of elements of art, terminology and technical processes as well as works of art in context.

Course Requirements: Tests, projects and class participation

Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Grades are based on total points possible divided by total points earned. For example, if in a marking period, there were 4 tests,1 project, 8 weekly homework grades, and the participation grade, the total possible would be 900. If a student earned 700 points, the average would be 78.
Tests 100 possible points each
Projects 100 possible points each
Class Participation 200 points per quarter
Homework 25 points each

Textbooks, Related Readings:
Art History - Marilyn Stokstad