Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: ARTS-1304 (Section: 71, CRN: 10331)
Art History II (14th Century to the Present)
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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 PAC Rm. 140
M., W., & F. 8:00am - 10:00am - 11am - noon
T. & Th. 7:30-8:00 am
Additional Contact Information none
Course Information
Description A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from the 14th century to the present day.
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.


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.

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.

Textbook or ebook - Art History  by Cengage
Additional Materials/Resources None
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes 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.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
* 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

Ch. 18 - 14th Century - Art in Europe
Ch. 19 - 15th Century art in Northern Europe
Ch. 20 - Renaissance Art in 15th Century Europe
Ch. 21 - 16th Century Art in Italy
Ch. 22 - 16th Century Art in Northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula
Ch. 23 - 17th Century Art in Europe
Ch. 24 - Art of South and Southeast Asia after 1200 A.D.
Ch. 25 - Chinese and Korean Art after 1279
Ch. 26 - Japanese Art after 1333
Ch. 27 - Art of the Americas after 1300 A.D.
Ch. 28 - Art of the Pacific Cultures
Ch. 29 - Arts of Africa from 16th Century to the Present
Ch. 30 - European and American Art from 1715 - 1840
Ch. 31 - Mid - to Late 19th Century Art in Europe and the United States
Ch. 32 - Modern Art in Europe and the Americas, 1900 - 1950
Ch. 33 The International Scene since the 1950s
Major Assignments Schedule

Week 1 - January 16-21
No assignments but please go over the entire course and become familiar with it.
Week 2 - Jan. 23-28
Quote 1 
Week 3 - Jan. 30- Feb. 4
Quote 2 & Test 18
Week 4 - Feb. 6-11
Quote 3 & Test 19
Week 5 - Feb. 13-18
Critique 1 & Quote 4 - Test 20
Week 6  - Feb. 20-25
Quote 5 and Test 21
Week 7 - Feb. 27 - Mar. 4
Quote 6 & Test 22 Group Assignments over the CORE assignment over Critique 1 opens on Monday, Feb. 27
Week 8 - Mar. 6-11
Quote 7 & Critique 2 and Test 23
Week 9 - Mar. 13-18
Spring Break - no assignments
Week 10 - Mar. 20-25
Quote 8 and Test 24
Week 11 - Mar. 27 - April 1
Quote 9  and Test 25 - Group Core Assignment is Due to me, on Wednesday, March 29
Week 12 - Apr. 3-8
Quote 10  and Test 26
Week 13 - Apr. 10-15
Critique 3 and Test 27 - Essay is due by 11:59pm on Friday, April 14. I will be at a conference April 12 - 14.
Week 14 - Apr. 17-22
Quote 11 & Test 28
Week 15 - Apr. 24-29
Quote 12 and Test 29 
Week 16 - May 1 - 6 -  and Monday, March 8 
Final Exam over Ch. 30 - Also,  Final Exam 0ver Ch. 31, 32, & 33 will open on Thursday  Will open on Thursday, May 4 and end Monday, May 8. 
Week 17 - May 8-13
Finals are over Monday, May 8.
Semester is over and Graduation is on Friday
 
 
Unless there is a major emergency I will not reset Quotes/Critques or Test
 
Final Exam Date May 4, 2024 - 8:0 AM   Through  May 6, 2024 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Test 20%, Quotes & Critiques 20%, Essay 20%, Attendance 20%, Final Exam 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 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.
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
Institutional Policies
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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.
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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.
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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