ART F261X: History of World Art I

Prehistoric to Medieval Art and Architecture

Summer 2024

CRN: 50725

Credits: 3 

Meeting Time: Distance, asynchronous

Course website: WordPress (https://art261.community.uaf.edu/) for course content, Canvas for grades, announcements, and discussions.

Instructor: Zoë Marie Jones

Office hours: By appointment

Email: zjones@alaska.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

FROM THE COURSE CATALOG: Origins of art and its development from the beginning through contemporary painting, sculpture and architecture. ART F261X – ART F262X may be taken in reverse order; however, course content is presented in a chronological sequence beginning with ART F261X.

ATTRIBUTES: UAF GER Arts Req

DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the styles, major figures, and masterpieces of the history of world art from prehistory to the medieval era. The course focuses on analyzing works of art in order to explore the relationship between artistic production and cultural phenomena. We will examine art’s connections and relationships to religious and governmental institutions, private patrons, art markets, contemporary art criticism, philosophies of art, and the concept of the artist as a conduit for individual expression. The course will also acquaint you with a variety of approaches for critically thinking and writing about visual culture.

COURSE GOALS:

Learn to recognize and analyze key styles, artists and concepts of art from throughout the history of art. Gain an understanding of the relationship works of art have to their larger cultural, historical and social contexts. Become familiar with major concepts and methods of the discipline of art history.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completing this course, students will be able to do the following.

  • Apply discipline-specific vocabulary, concepts, and principles to a specific instance, style, or artistic creation
  • Respond subjectively as well as objectively to aesthetic experiences and differentiate between emotional and intellectual responses
  • Explain the nature and scope of the perspectives and contributions found in a particular discipline within the Arts and Humanities as related to the human experience, both individually and collectively.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual, imaginative, and cultural elements involved in the creative arts through participation in and study of the arts.

COURSE READINGS/MATERIALS:

All course content can be found on the course website.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Because of the online nature of the course, students are required to have easy access to a computer with word processing capabilities and regular access to the Internet.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING INFORMATION:

*Click the links for more information and break down on each course requirement.

  • Introductory Video – 10% of overall final grade
  • 2 Unit Assessments (Grant Proposals for New Gallery Addition) – 20% x 2= 40% of overall final grade
  • Final Project (Recreation Project) and Discussion Posts on Final Project – 20% of overall final grade
  • Discussion Board Participation (2 prompts per week) – 30% of overall final grade
    • Prompt 1 (80 pts) and 2 peer replies (10 pts each at a total of 20) = 100%
    • Prompt 2 (80 pts) and 2 peer replies (10 pts each at a total of 20) = 100%

Grades will be calculated using a standard 100-point scale and all assignments will be graded out of 100 points.  Final grades will be weighted based on the percentages associated with the assignments above and based on the following scale:

  • A+ (100-98), A (97-93), A- (92-90)
  • B+ (89-88), B (87-83), B- (82-80)
  • C+ (79-78), C (77-73), C- (72-70)
  • D+ (69-68), D (67-63), D- (62-60)
  • F (59 or less)

Grades can be accessed on Canvas by heading to the grade center. Please let me know if there are questions or concerns regarding your grade.

*PLEASE NOTE: Use of third-party materials and content created by generative AI is acceptable but must not detract from learning objectives of this course, undermine the originality of the student’s work, and should respect the ownership of intellectual properties.  All work in this course must be the student’s original work.  The student is required to properly cite and be transparent about the use of any third-party materials and/or content.  Failure to properly cite or claim content or material as the student’s own will be considered academic dishonesty and result in failure of the course.  See Academic Integrity below for more information on academic dishonesty and plagiarism.

ASSIGNMENTS: The due dates for assignments are noted on the course schedule below. More specific information on these assignments will be posted on the course website. All assignments must be submitted by 11:59pm on the due date. 

It is the student’s responsibility to submit these assignments on time. Late assignments will be deducted 2 points for each day the assignment is delayed.

Course Calendar: (subject to change)

* All assignments must be submitted by 11:59pm (midnight) on the due date.

Week 1 (May 20-26): Introduction and Prehistoric Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, MAY 26
  • INTRODUCTORY VIDEO DUE SUNDAY, MAY 26

Week 2 (May 27-June 2): Ancient Near Eastern Art, Ancient Egyptian Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Week 3 (June 3-9): Ancient Aegean Art, Ancient Greek Art, Etruscan Art 

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 9
  • GRANT PROPOSAL I DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 9

Week 4 (June 10-16): Roman Art, Jewish and Early Christian Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Week 5 (June 17-23): Byzantine Art, Early Medieval Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 23
  • GRANT PROPOSAL II DUE SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Week 6 (June 24 – 30):  Romanesque Art, Gothic Art

  • TWO DISCUSSION POSTS DUE FRIDAY, JUNE 30
  • FINAL PROJECT DUE FRIDAY, JUNE 30

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

As described by UAF, scholastic dishonesty constitutes a violation of the university rules and regulations and is punishable according to the procedures outlined by UAF. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an exam, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating includes providing answers to or taking answers from another student. Plagiarism includes use of another author’s words or arguments without attribution. Collusion includes unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of any course requirement. Scholastic dishonesty is punishable by removal from the course and a grade of “F.” For more information go to the Student Code of Conduct: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/student-conduct/academic-misconduct.php

STUDENT PROTECTIONS STATEMENT:

UAF embraces and grows a culture of respect, diversity, inclusion, and caring. Students at this university are protected against sexual harassment and discrimination (Title IX). Faculty members are designated as responsible employees which means they are required to report sexual misconduct. Graduate teaching assistants do not share the same reporting obligations. For more information on your rights as a student and the resources available to you to resolve problems, please go to the following site: https://catalog.uaf.edu/academics-regulations/students-rights-responsibilities/.

DISABILITY SERVICE STATEMENT:

I will work with the Office of Disability Services to provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities.

ASUAF ADVOCACY STATEMENT:

The Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the student government of UAF, offers advocacy services to students who feel they are facing issues with staff, faculty, and/or other students specifically if these issues are hindering the ability of the student to succeed in their academics or go about their lives at the university. Students who wish to utilize these services can contact the Student Advocacy Director by visiting the ASUAF office or emailing asuaf.office@alaska.edu. 

STUDENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT:

STUDENT RESOURCES:

  • Disability Services (907-474-5655, uaf-disability-services@alaska.edu, Whitaker 208) 
  • Student Health & Counseling [6 free counseling sessions] (907-474-7043, https://www.uaf.edu/chc/appointments.php, Gruening 215)
  • Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability (907-474-7300, uaf-orca@alaska.edu, 3rd Floor, Constitution Hall)
  • Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ASUAF) or ASUAF Student Government (907-474-7355, asuaf.office@alaska.edu, Wood Center 119)

NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA’s statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination. For more information, contact: 

UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability

1692 Tok Lane, 3rd floor, Constitution Hall, Fairbanks, AK  99775
907-474-7300
uaf-orca@alaska.edu