Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century)

Class

A chronological analysis of the historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts from prehistoric times to the 14th century.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology.
  2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from prehistoric times to the 14th century.
  3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
  4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.
Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology.
  2. Investigate major artistic developments and significant works of art from prehistoric times to the 14th century.
  3. Analyze the relationship of art to history by placing works of art within cultural, historical, and chronological contexts.
  4. Critically interpret and evaluate works of art.

 

Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Social Responsibility (SR), Teamwork (TW)

Required Textbooks

Per Instructor

Evaluation Standards

These course learning outcomes will be assessed as follows:
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%

Required Materials

Textbook: Per Instructor

Art Supplies: Per Instructor

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

Revised
Summer 2024
Last Modified
Friday, August 27, 2021, 8:13 AM