Art 112-54849 - Survey of the Arts, of the Americas, Africa, and Oceania - Deborah Jenkins
| Course: | Survey of the Arts, of the Americas, Africa, and Oceania |
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| Professor: | Deborah Jenkins |
| Email: | deborah.jenkins@canyons.edu |
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| Course Length: | 16 week |
| Textbook Title: | Corbin, George A. Native Arts of North America Africa and the South Pacific. Boulder, CO, Westview Press, 1988 Gardner, Helen, Fred S. Kleiner, and Christin J. Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through the Ages: Non-western Perspectives. Australia: Thomson Wadsworth, 2006 |
| Types of Assessments: | 5 Quizzes (100 points each) 5 Group discussions (100 points each) 5 weekly section questions (25 points each) Material for all exams is taken from the appropriate week folders and includes anything in videos, websites, handouts, etc. |
Introduction
This course is an introduction to the visual arts produced by selected peoples of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas from the prehistoric to historic periods. The topics covered in the course are representative of the art and architecture produced by these groups emphasizing how art is representative of the cultural, religious, social, or political orientation of each region.
Course Description
The course is conducted entirely online. Even though we will not be meeting in a traditional classroom we will have plenty of interaction and I look forward to getting to know each of you better in this online environment.
What to Expect in this Course
You must have daily access to a computer with a reliable online connection. You will also need a word processing program such as Microsoft Word and Power Point.
We will be using Canvas for class information, to receive and turn in assignments and to participate in forum discussions with classmates. If you have never used Canvas or have not taken an online course, consider watching some of the Canvas video tutorials.
Your Canvas course site will be available the morning of the first day of class.
Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook
Other Relevant Course Information
Introduction: Overview, the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Part 1 - Art of Africa
Art of Africa
West Africa: the Yoruba
Central Africa
Part 2 – Art of Oceania
Polynesia and the Hawaiian Islands
Maori, New Zealand, the Art of carving, Easter Island
Oceania: The Sepik Region
Part 3 – Art of Mesoamerica
Art of Mesoamerica
Maya
Olmec to the Aztecs
Part 4 – Art of the Andes
Art of the North Coast of South America
Art of the South Coast of South America
Part 5 – Art of North America
Inuit and Northwest Coast
Southwestern American Art
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 Accomodation Center (AAC)
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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.
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Last updated: 12/08/2020 Sub # Orig: 2333