Instructor Contact Information

 

Art History: Renaissance to Modern
Fully Online

Denise Rogers
Assistant Professor
Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA  92126
619-388-7515
derogers@sdccd.edu

 

 

Textbook and Course Material Requirements

 

Kleiner, Fred. Gardner's Art Through the Ages The Western Perspective, Vol II 12th edition, Thomson Wadsworth Publishers, ISBN: 0495004804, 2006.


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Hardware and Software Requirements

 

Hardware and Software:
To successfully complete this online course, you will be required to meet the minimum hardware and software requirements. View Hardware and Software Requirements.

Internet Browser:
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Course Description

 

This course is designed not only for art students but also for those who are interested in history, humanities, travel, and cultural enrichment. It is an introductory survey of the visual arts that are recognized as salient in the development of western civilization from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. The art styles covered in the course include Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and early twentieth century Modern movements. Material is presented in illustrated lectures. (FT) Associate Degree & transfer Credit to CSU and/or private colleges and universities. UC Transfer Course List. (CAN ART 2) (CAN ART SEQ A = ARTF 110 + 111)

 

 

Course Objectives

 

1.      Analyze the formal elements and techniques of individual works of art in different media.

2.      Evaluate works of art in relation to the sociological, religious, historical, and cultural context in which they were created.

3.      Define the various styles in art, and demonstrate the ability to compare and contrast stylistic aspects and trends.

4.      Define and use effectively the terminology in order to identify differing styles, trends, and techniques in art.

5.      Identify individual works of art and architecture by various artists.

6.      Critically analyze the concepts that define and distinguish Western art and demonstrate the ability to discuss these concepts contextually.

 

After completing this course the student will be able to demonstrate their ability to differentiate between art periods and styles, from the late Gothic through the early 20th century. The student will also be able to discuss the cultural and historical factors that influence art, and demonstrate their ability to critically analyze these works. As a result, the student will gain a greater appreciation of art and the powerful affect it has and continues to have on society as a whole.

 

Course Specific Information

 

Provided via WebCT

 

 

 

Application and Registration Information

 

REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS:

  1. Complete Online Application (for new SDCCD students). Go to Student Web Services
  2. Receive registration appointment and instructions by email or mail.
  3. Register online at the Reg-e, our online registration system
  4. Make sure that you pay your tuition so that you don't lose your registration!
    Tuition and Fees Information.
  5. Order textbooks online. Visit our online bookstore.

6.  After completion of registration on Reg-e, and several days prior to the start of the semester, you will receive an email with course login instructions. If you don't receive an email please go to http://www.sdccdonline.net and login on the first day of class as follows:
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Type your WebCT ID = 7-digit College Student Identification (CSID) number
Type your Password =  mmddyyyy (birthdate with no hyphens, slashes, or spaces)
For example:  1010101 (CSID number used at registration)
                          06231980 (password for birthdate June 23, 1980) 

  1.  If this course is closed, please login to Reg-e to be placed on a waitlist. If the waitlist is full, you will not be able to add your name to the waitlist.

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