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ART-111-65171 11:00AM-12:20PM - ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE -MODERN - Dr. Necia Gelker

Course:ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE -MODERN
Professor:Dr. Necia Gelker
Email:Necia.Gelker@canyons.edu
Format:
  • OnlineLive
Course Length:
  • 16 Week

Introduction

Hello, I’m Dr. Gelker and I think you will enjoy Art 111. In this class, we begin in the fourteenth century with the art of the early Italian Renaissance, and end in the nineteenth—early twentieth--century with that of the Romantic era. We will see the wonders of the Sistine Chapel and those of St. Peter’s in Rome.  We will learn why Van Eyck’s Ghent altarpiece was put in a salt mine and the connection between Martin Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau. Yes, you too can discover why the da Vinci code isn’t a code and more when you enroll in this course. Here’s the good news it transfers.

Course Description

You will know exactly what is expected of you in this class. For example, you will receive a list of images and a study guide (AKA “lecture notes”) for each of the art historical periods covered in this course. In short, I have taken your notes for you. There is no guesswork. Your job is to read them and come to class.

We begin in the fourteenth century with the art of the early Italian Renaissance, and end in the nineteenth—early twentieth--century with that of the Romantic era. We will see the wonders of the Sistine Chapel and those of St. Peter’s in Rome.  We will learn why Van Eyck’s Ghent altarpiece was put in a salt mine and the connection between Martin Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau. Yes, you too can discover why the da Vinci code isn’t a code and more when you enroll in this course. Here’s the good news it transfers.

What to Expect in this Course

TOOLS

Zoom and my canyons email. This is not an online class. I don’t use Canvas. Zoom best resembles a face-to-face class. That’s why we use it. Many of you are familiar with it. A link comes to your canyons email account; you click on it and you are in class. (You made need to cut and paste it in your browser.) There is no need to go through Canvas. You can attend class using a computer, laptop, tablet, pad, or phone. If a webcam is not available, don’t worry. Coming to class is the finest tool you have.

Types of Assessments

EXAMS, WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

There are five grades each worth 100% points. An exam can be a combination of in-class and take-home (50% take-home, 50% in-class=100%). One such take-home is a written assignment (in your own words using class material). It can be a group or an individual assignment; all must be typewritten. You will receive a handout that explains format and content, which you must follow.  We will discuss this in class as well. Exam length is approximately ½ to ¾ of an hour. There is a review before every exam; dates for exams will be announced in class. The final is not cumulative.

GRADES: You will always know your grade. Here’s how: add exam scores together, and then divide the total sum by the number of exams. Let’s say you score an 80 on the first exam and a 68 on the second.  Add the scores together. You would then divide that total, 148, by the 2 exams. Your grade in the class thus far would be 74%. The grading scale is the usual 100-90= A, 89-80= B, and so it goes.

Textbook Information

TEXTBOOK TITLE

You won’t need a textbook for the first three weeks of class. There are students who never buy a textbook for my classes. I don't require one, but new students often feel better buying a used copy of Gardner's Art Through the Ages, Vol II. (Choose an online site and it makes no difference if it’s a Global or Western edition.) I discuss this and more the first day of class when we go over the syllabus. My advice is to wait for class and don’t worry about the textbook now.

Other Relevant Course Information

COME TO CLASS:)


Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

  • CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
  • CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

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Library

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Last updated: 01/22/2022 Sub#: 1242