Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0167
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
Art 103
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
20 weeks (44 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 History of Western Art I
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for learners to be able to analyze, compare, and contextualize works of art and architecture from prehistory through the 14th century across Europe, the Near East, North Africa, and the Islamic world.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify key works of art and architecture from prehistory through the 14th century.
  • Describe key characteristics and styles of art and architecture from prehistory through the 14th century.
  • Apply visual analysis techniques to describe formal elements of works of art and architecture from prehistory through the 14th century.
  • Compare works of art and architecture from diverse periods and cultures, spanning prehistory through the 14th century.
  • Contextualize works of art and architecture from prehistory through the 14th century within their cultural, religious, and socio-political environments.

General Topics:

  • Understanding the Study of Western Art
  • Fundamentals of Art and Design
  • Visual Art During the Prehistoric Era: Paleolithic and Neolithic
  • Art in Mesopotamia
  • Art and Belief in Ancient Egypt
  • Art in Aegean Cultures
  • Ancient Greek Art
  • Ancient Roman Architecture, Sculpture and Mosaics
  • Jewish Art in Late Antiquity
  • Early Christian Art and Architecture
  • Art and Religion in the Byzantine Empire
  • Art in the Islamic World
  • Art During the Early Middle Ages in Europe
  • Romanesque Art During the Middle Ages in Europe
  • Gothic Art During the Middle Ages in Europe
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies