Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: ARTS-1303 (Section: 71, CRN: 90578)
Art History I (Prehistoric to 14th Century) 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Albert Faggard
Email faggardac@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6421
Office Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 140
Office Hours Mon. & Wed. - 7:30 - 9am
Friday - 7:30 - 9am then 10am until 11:30
Tue. & Thur. 7:30 - 8am or by appointment.
Additional Contact Information Please email me if you need to contact me.
Course Information
Description A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century. Primarily an examination of Western painting, sculpture, architecture and related visual arts from prehistoric times to the end of the Gothic Period in the late Middle Ages. May be taken in either year of this curriculum.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Art History 1 - 6th edition,  Pearson's
Additional Materials/Resources None
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1. Understand and value the importance of art in life (PSLO Alpha, 1, 2, 5, 6) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test and quiz questions, group discussions, and/or oral & visual presentation rubrics 2. Acquire a basic knowledge of works of aft (PSLO Alpha,5) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test or quiz questions 3. Respond critically to art (PSLO 1, 2) Measured by essay rubric, embedded test or quiz questions; group discussion 4. Understand the creative process (PSLO Alpha, 1) Measured by pretest/post-test, embedded test and quiz questions, group discussions, and/or oral & visual presentation rubrics
Core Objectives

* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Lecture Topics Outline 1. Prehistoric Art
2. Art of the Ancient Near Egypt
3. Art of Ancient Egypt
4. Art of the Ancient Aegean
5. Art of Ancient Greece
6. Etruscean and Roman Art
7. Jewish and Early Christian Art
8. Byzantine Art
9. Islamic Art
10. Art of South and Southeast Asia before 1200
11. Chinese and Korean Art before 1200
12. Japanese Art before 1333
13. Art of the Americas before 1300
14. Arts of Africa to the 16th Century
15. Early Medieval Art in Europe
16. Romanesque Art
17. Gothic Art of the 12th & 13th Centuries
18. 14th Century Art in Europe
Major Assignments Schedule

Week 1 - Aug. 28 - Sept. 2

No assignments but please go over the entire course and become familiar with it.

Week 2 - Sept. 4 - 9

Quote 1 and Chapter Test 1

Week 3 - Sept. 11 - 16

Quote 2 and Chapter Test 2

Week 4 - Sept. 18 - 23

Quote 3 & Critique 1 and Test 3

Week 5 - Sept. 25 - 30 

 Quote 4 and Test 4

Week 6  - Oct. 2 - 7

Quote 5 and Tests 5

Week 7 - Oct. 9 - 14

Quote 6 and Test 6

Week 8 - Oct. 16 - 21

Quote 7 & Critique 2 and Test 7

Week 9 - Oct. 23 - 28

Quote 8 and Test 8

Week 10 - Oct. 30 - Nov. 4

Quote 9 and Tests 9 & 10 - you should be working on your Essay

Week 11 - Nov. 6 - 11

Quote 10 & Critique 3 and Test 11

Week 12 - Nov. 13 - 18

Quote 11 and Tests 17 & 18 you should be working on your Essay which you can turn in anytime.

Week 13 - Nov. 20 - 25

Quote 12 and Test 13. Both of these assignments are open on Monday and Close Wednesday because of Thanksgiving.

Week 14 - Nov. 27 - Dec. 2

Test 14 - Discussion - Your Essay is due by December 1 at 11:59pm. For every day it's late I deduct 10 points and your Attendance grade will be affected.

Week 15 - Dec. 4 - 9

Test 15 - Study for Final Exam Tests over Chapter 16, 17, & 18 which open on Thursday December 7 and end Monday December 11 at 11:59pm

Week 16 - Dec. 11 - 13

Finish the Finals over Ch. 16, 17, & 18
Final Exam Date December 7, 2023 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 11, 2023 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 The Final grade is determined this way.
Tests 20%, Discussions 20%, Attendance 20%, Essay 20%, Final Exam 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies

1. Plagiarism is unacceptable in a college environment and penalties will be assessed. 90% - 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class.
2. I do not reset assignments unless there's a national Emergency or a major personal problem.

 
Attendance Policy
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students are required to attend/participate in the class. Attendance will effect the Final Grade. 2 missed assignments are allowed with no Attendance penalties after that for each missed assignment I will deduct 5 points off your Attendance grade. Unless it's a major emergency I will not reset assignments. Not turning in the Essay assignment will result in failure of the class. Plagiarism is unacceptable in a college environment and penalties will be assessed. 90% - 100% plagiarism on any item will result in failure of the class.
Additional Information I will not discuss grades over the phone or through email. Please set up an appointment to discuss grades.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Chair:Richard Vandewalker
Email:vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6520