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AHST 2331.

001 UNDERSTANDING ART


Spring 2005 Marian (Polly) Methenitis
Tues. - Thurs. 11:00 - 12:15 a.m. Office: Jo5.704
Mc2.410 ` (972) 931-6915
E-mail: metheni@utdallas.edu
Because my office is in Jonsson rather than McDermott, if you wish to see me for any
reason, it might be more convenient to meet here after class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I can
also arrange for appointments at other times if the period after class is not convenient. Please do
not hesitate to let me know if you wish to talk to me. My home phone number is in bold type. I
prefer to be contacted by phone rather than e-mail in most cases, since I can then talk with you
directly. Also, be aware that e-mail should be limited to classroom-related matters and must be
through your student UTD e-mail address.

This course is intended to be an introduction to the material of the visual arts. It will
include a study of art-related vocabulary, visual elements, design principles, and various methods
and media, as well as a brief chronological survey of Western art-historical styles. The goal is a
greater understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.

The following is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.

TEXT: Mark Getlein, Living with Art, 7th edition.

REQUIRED WORK AND GRADING: Reading assignments and lectures will be the main
sources for material covered. Reading assignments should be completed by class time of the date
listed in the syllabus. Final grades will be based on four equally-weighted assignments:
1. A written exam on material covered in class and in chapters 1-5 of the textbook.
2. A written exam on material covered in class and in chapters 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13.
3. A written exam on material covered in class and in chapters 14, 15, 16, 17, and 21.
4. A project involving artworks at the Dallas Museum of Art that will include both written and
visual design components.
The dates for the three exams are listed in the syllabus, and students should make every
effort to be present on these dates. It is difficult to schedule make-up exams for this course
because of the limited availability of this classroom and of others suitable for slide projection. The
due date for the museum project is also listed in the syllabus and will be given full credit only if
turned in at that time, unless previous arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Otherwise, late projects will not be accepted.
A grade of Incomplete is possible only if 70% of the course work has been completed
(see guidelines on the UTD website), which, in this course, means that exams 1 and 2 and the
museum project must be completed.

DROPS AND WITHDRAWALS: Please be aware of the new drop policy that began with the
Fall 04 semester. Briefly, the last day to drop a class without a W is Wed., Jan. 26; the WP or
WF withdraw period begins Mon. Feb.14; the last day to withdraw with a WP or WF is Mon.,
March 14. Please see the UTD on-line catalog for further details.
POLICY ON SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Students who violate University rules on
scholastic dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, and collusion, are subject to disciplinary
penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University.
Since all dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity or the University, policies
of scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. See the UTD website for details.

ATTENTANCE POLICIES: It is assumed that students will attend class regularly, be on time,
and stay for the entire class period. Class attendance is an integral part of the class and will be a
factor in determining the final grade. After three absences, for whatever reason, the final grade
will be lowered by one letter grade. After five absences, a talk with the instructor is in order, and
it may be advisable to drop or withdraw from the course, as the final grade will be lowered by two
letter grades. Habitual tardiness and/or leaving class early will also result in a lowered final grade.
Students are responsible for obtaining any information or material presented in class during their
absences. Students will also be held responsible for work due the class time following an absence.
I always appreciate being notified by phone in the event of an absence.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Assistance for students with special needs is provided
through Disabilities Services, located in room 1.610 in the Student Union. It is the responsibility
of the student to notify the professor of any disabilities and present him/her with the appropriate
documentation from Disabilities Services. I will then work with the student on appropriate
accommodations in the classroom.

ARTS AND PERFORMANCE EVENTS: I would like to call your attention to the many fine Art
and Performance-sponsored events throughout the semester and to urge you to attend.

SYLLABUS (The following is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.)

T. Jan. 11: Overview of the class.

Th. Jan. 13: Chapter 1, “Living with Art”; Chapter 2, “What is Art?”.

T. Jan. 18: Chapter 3, “Themes and Purposes of Art”.

Th. Jan. 20: Chapter 4, “The Visual Elements”.

T. Jan. 25: Chapter 5, “Principles of Design”.

Th. Jan. 27: Design Project, room 1.116, Visual Arts Bldg. (half of the class) Bring scissors.

T. Feb 1: Design Project, room 1.116, Visual Arts Bldg. (Half of the class) Bring scissors.

Th. Feb. 3: Review for Test 1

T. Feb. 8: Test 1
Th. Feb.10: Chapter 6, “Drawing”; Chapter 7, “Painting”

T. Feb.15: Chapter 7, “Painting”. Cont’d.

Th. Feb.17: Chapter 8, “Printmaking”; Discuss Museum Assignment

T. Feb. 22: Chapter 11, “Sculpture”

Th. Feb. 24: Chapter 12, “Crafts”.

T. Mar 1: Chapter 13, “Architecture”

Th. Mar3: Review for test 2

T. Mar. 8: Spring Break.

Th. Mar.10: Spring Break

T. Mar 15: Test 2

Th. Mar 17: ARTS IN TIME Chapter 14, “Ancient Mediterranean Worlds”

T. Mar. 22: Chapter 15, “Christianity and the Formation of Europe” Museum project due

Th. Mar.24: Chapter 16, “Renaissance”

T. Mar. 29: Chapter 16, “High Renaissance”.

Th. Mar 31: Chapter 17, “The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries”; Baroque, Rococo.

T. Apr. 5: Chapter 21, “The Modern World”; The Nineteenth Century: Neoclassicism,;
Romanticism; Realism

Th. Apr 7: Chapter 21, “The Modern World”; Impressionism and Post Impressionism

T. Apr.12: Chapters 21, 22; “The Modern World”; Early 20th Century; Art in the 40's and 50's.

Th. Apr. 14: Chapter 22, Art from the 60's to the present time

T. Apr. 19: Some issues in contemporary art.

Th. Apr .21 Review for Test 3

T. Apr. 26: Test 3. Bring a large (9 x 12) self-addressed stamped envelope (at least 2 stamps) if
you would like your exam mailed to you.

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