Instructor Contact Information

 

Art 111: Art History: Renaissance to Modern
Fully Online
(Note:  Fully Online = no oncampus meetings or exams)

Denise Rogers
Assistant Professor, Fine Arts Department
Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA  92111
619-388-2371
email: derogers@sdccd.edu

 

 

Textbook and Course Material Requirements

 

Kleiner, Fred S. and Christin Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Vol. II. 12th edition. Belmont, CA. Thomson/Wadsworth Publishers, 2006.
ISBN-10: 0495004804  OR  ISBN-13: 9780495004806  (available in bookstore)

Purchase Textbooks Online at the SDCCD Online Bookstore

 

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:
You must use a supported Internet browser in order to successfully work in WebCT, the online course management system for this course. To see a list of supported Internet browsers, click here.

 

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

The complete syllabus and detailed explanation of assignments will be made available online.

 

Grading and Evaluation System:

 

5 Chapter Quizzes         (10 points each)             50 points

3 Exams                       (100 points each)           200 points

 (1 exam will be dropped)

1 Research paper                                               100 points                    

1 Museum/Gallery assignment                            100 points

Participation (Email/Chats)                                 100 points

Web site critiques (2) 25 pts each                         50 points                                

Reading Critiques (4) 25 pts each                        100 points

Visual Exercises (2) 25 pts each                          50 points

Final Exam                                                        100 points

Total                                                                 850 points

NOTE: You will be completing a semester long course in 4 weeks.  The aggressive pace and amount of work required demands organization and diligence on the part of the student.

 

 

 

 

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.

You will not be able to login to your online course until the first day of the semester!!!
You must login to your online course on the first day of the session to avoid your enrollment being dropped. Follow the login instructions at http://www.sdccdonline.net/login