Instructor: Candace Uhlmeyer
E-mail: cuhlmeyer@aii.edu
Website: http://www.owlfarmer.com
Telephone: 469-587-1378. Please note that my voice mailbox is checked only once a week, and all formal contact must be made in person, or in writing via e-mail. A .pdf file of the standard AiDallas version of this syllabus is available here.

Course Schedule and Office Hours:

Course Description: This course continues the exploration of art and design in historical and philosophical context, with a focus on nineteenth- and early twentieth-century movements in the West and the influence of Asian and African art on the development of modernism.

Student Learning Outcomes: Successful completion of this class will help students to

Examine the historical relationship between art and design.
Evaluate the impact of culture and technology on the development of art and design in different historical contexts.
Establish a cultural, philosophical, and historical framework for understanding art and design movements and their impact on later movements.
Demonstrate familiarity with theoretical and critical traditions in art and design history.
Write critically about aesthetic issues that influence the history of art and design.
Develop creative responses to design problems based on historical works or movements.
Conduct research into specific art and design movements of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Course Prerequisites

GE 2004 History of Art & Design I

Instructional Contact Hours/Credits
44 Contact Hours / 4 Quarter Credit Hours / 11 Weeks
Course Delivery: Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
Homework: Expect to spend at least 8 hours per week in reading and other preparation.

A quarter credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

1) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for 10-12 weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practical, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Instructional Methodology/Instructor's Expectations: The history of art and design is long, complex, and closely tied to the cultural and political contexts in which it has arisen. It is also highly dependent on technological development over time. In order to cover the necessary material, the class will combine slide lectures and discussion, and require students to participate in topical conversations and to complete exercises created to develop critical and associative thinking skills. Exams require knowledge of the material covered and careful preparation of workbooks designed to help students learn without the need for excessive memorization.

The purpose of the course website is to augment this syllabus, support the lectures, and facilitate discussion. Students are expected to have completed assigned or suggested readings before each class. All worksheets, slide lists, lecture supplements, and image sources are linked to the appropriate week’s topic on the web version of the Weekly Schedule. Additional resources are linked to each week’s slide list to foster further research, and to help students recognize high-quality, authoritative, scholarly sources for answering and exploring questions that arise during class discussions and in their readings.

All assignments will be introduced in class, and detailed guidelines will be linked on the Schedule as well as to appropriate sections of the online version of the syllabus (the content of which is identical to this print copy). Familiarity with the website and its contents is vital to students’ success in this class.

Course Requirements: You must complete the following assignments in order to earn a passing grade in the course. Please note the changes that have been made from the printed syllabus.

Indicate mastery of course material by undertaking two exams: a midterm and a final for 15% each: 30%.
Maintain a workbook that reflects weekly interaction with course material, designed to be used in conjunction with exams.
Visit a local museum and write a formal analysis essay on a specific work from an appropriate movement. 20%
Develop a final project based on creative engagement with a specific period in art and design history, grounded in careful, college-level research: 30%
Exhibit competence in writing and critical thinking skills by composing an essay to accompany the final project, explaining the process undertaken, and describing the conceptual development that leads to its completion.
Demonstrate college-level research skills by developing an annotated bibliography to support the outcome of the final project.
Participate in class discussions and workshops on a regular basis, and exhibit professionalism in all assignments (timely submission, attention to guidelines, technical competency). Points for participation are earned by submitting workshop results, attending class faithfully, and completing the research workshop related to the final design problem. 20%.

Up to fifteen extra credit points may be earned through any combination of the following:

Complete a "scavenger hunt" at the Dallas Museum of Art for objects related to course topics (up to 10 points), after week 9. A field trip to the DMA has been scheduled for week 10.
One or more houghtful, relevant, and well-composed responses to topical issues on the course blog, The Owls' Parliament can earn up to five points. (2.5 points per qualifying comment; 5 points for an approved post)
Submit the Final Project by week 8, and/or the Formal Analysis Essay before week 10 for five point.

All assignments, topics, and preparatory materials are listed on the Weekly Schedule, and are linked to detailed criteria, guidelines, instructions, and resources.

Course Materials/Supplies

Please purchase a loose-leaf, 3-ring binder (at least 1.5-inch) to be used as a workbook for the course. Weekly materials, including completed slide lists, notes, handouts, and worksheets, should be housed in this binder. Blank slide lists are now available online in two formats: .rtf or .docx (Word) and .pdf (Adobe). A set of dividers (a package of 12) will help you sort things efficiently. Professional organization and tidiness will enhance the possibility of earning a respectable score on midterm and final exams. Notes and materials not included in the workbook may not be used on exams.

Required Textbook/Resources

The required textbook for this class is Fred S. Kleiner, Gardner's Art Through the Ages: A Concise Western History (ISBN 0 778 0 495 50346 0). The package available in the Supply Store includes access to images featured in the lecture, which will be augmented by links to supplemental images on each week's topic page. If you purchase the book online, be sure to order the image access card. (Supply store price is $144.95.)

Grading Criteria/Student Evaluation

Grading Criteria: For a description of the criteria used to grade each assignment, see the course rubric (attached to your print syllabus). Point values correspond to letter grades according to the following:

Art Institute Policies on Class Assignments/Late Work

Faculty members encourage accountability and punctuality for future career success. Students are encouraged to turn-in all work for instructor feedback.

One late daily assignment (workshop) will be accepted without penalty. Subsequent late assignments may be accepted at the instructor’s discretion, but will involve penalties. The final project must be submitted on time for full credit; late work without prior arrangement will suffer substantial point deductions. Workshop grades are tied to participation. If you are not present for the class involved, you will not earn points but are encouraged to submit the work for critique and feedback.

Attendance Policy

Regular class attendance is expected and required. Most courses meet once per week. If a student misses more than 27% of class time he or she can be dropped for lack of attendance at the discretion of the faculty member.
The satisfactory explanation of an absence does not relieve the student from responsibility for the course work assigned and/or due during his/her absences. A student who does not attend class during the first week of school or starts late is still held responsible for his/her absences.
A student who fails to attend all classes on his/her schedule for two (2) consecutive weeks of the quarter will be automatically terminated from school for the remainder of the quarter by the Registrar’s Office. A student who wishes to appeal a drop or termination must appeal to the Academic Dean within 72 hours of notification.
If you are going to miss class, regardless of the reason, you must notify your instructor. You are responsible for gathering any information from the missed class period in a timely manner.

Classroom Standards

Tobacco Products, Eating, and Drinking: No smoking or other tobacco products may be used in any part of the building or near the main entrance. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas of the parking garage. Food and drinks are not permitted in the library or any computer lab under any circumstances.
Classroom Usage: Students are asked to clean their workspaces at the end of each class. Rooms should be reset at the end of class for the next group of students.
Disruptive or Disorderly Conduct: Engaging in behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor’s ability to teach or fellow students’ ability to learn will result in a conduct referral to the Academic Director, Dean of Student Affairs, or Art Institute Security Personnel. The classroom extends to any setting or communication where a student is engaged in work toward academic credit, satisfaction of program-based requirements, or related activities.
Personal Technologies: All computers, entertainment and personal communication devices must be turned off during lectures unless otherwise specified. Students may, with permission, record lectures/demonstrations.
Visitors: To avoid class disruption, friends and relatives (including children) of students and faculty are not permitted to attend classes or use The Art Institute of Dallas equipment. Minors are not permitted on campus unless prior written permission has been granted by the Academic Dean.
Dress Code: Casual, reasonable, professional attire and clean appearance are recommended. Bare feet on the school grounds or in the building are not permitted as this is a health and safety regulation.
Identification Guidelines: All members of The Art Institute of Dallas community are to display their badges/photo ID in an easily visible location to identify themselves and their association with the school.

Additional notes on course and classroom etiquette:

E-mail: I can be reached reliably only through e-mail, or in person during my office hours. I am, however, reluctant to open mail from unidentified persons. Therefore, please place in the subject line of any e-mail your last name and the course number/section (e.g. GE2004 H). No days or times are necessary because the section letter provides me with that information. If you're unsure about your course number and section, consult my current course schedule on your syllabus. It's also listed on your own individual course schedule.

My email address is cuhlmeyer@aii.edu. For purposes of this course, please use your campus e-mail address. This will ensure that I can reach you if necessary in regard to schedule changes, issues of missed material, etc.

Please use standard English and correct spelling in your messages. I abhor the decline of language skills in the general population, and stupid (yes, stupid) abbreviations and other shortcuts are irritating at the very least. Do not treat an e-mail message to me as if it were a text-message to your friends. This owl don't tweet, either; think your message through before you send it, and make sure it makes sense.

As noted above, the General Studies Department prohibits the use of personal technologies (cell phones, laptops, pads, etc.) in class. If, however, you have a home- or work-related emergency, and need to stay in contact with a boss or family member, please let me know ahead of time, and I will accommodate you by allowing you to keep your cell phone in silent mode, and to leave the room to take a call. Otherwise, please turn phones off in order to avoid distraction.

Note-taking is an art; it requires practice, and it is an essential skill for students in my classes. I have evidence from cognitive scientists that doodling and other expressions of "multitasking" are not, in fact, conducive to information retention, and can seriously inhibit your ability to assimilate information. You cannot convince me that doodling, drawing characters or sketches for another class, or other activities that interfere with your learning the material for my class are of any intellectual benefit at all. The only sketches you should be making are those related to slides or films being shown on the screen in front of you.

If you absolutely must draw, use the Cornell method (linked to the online version of this syllabus)--and relate your doodles to the material. In my experience, students who doodle rather than take notes do significantly worse on exams than those who actually pay attention and carefully record important information. If you don't want to sit in a class for a second time, take good notes and quit trying to weasel me into thinking that you "learn better while doodling." My exams are designed to help people show me what they've actually learned--so if you don't do well on them, even with the use of your workbooks, better note-taking is in order.

As a courtesy to your instructor and your fellow students, please avoid the use of heavily scented personal products. Many of us have become sensitive or allergic to colognes, body sprays, perfumes, and lotions containing strongly scented ingredients, and would appreciate your restraint.

Plagiarism/Acts of Dishonesty

Academic honesty is expected. Any infraction of the Art Institute of Dallas’ academic integrity policy will be referred to the Dean of Student Affairs and the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Each student should make sure all materials are documented carefully, to show the rightful designer, owner, proprietor, etc. for photos, drawings, book information, etc. in the development and display of their student work. Each student is responsible for reviewing the dishonesty act information found in the Student Handbook. Dishonesty in the classroom, including securing, passing, receiving a test prior to test date, or cheating on examinations is subject to a failing grade and possible suspension or termination from The Art Institute. Attempted and completed acts of dishonesty or plagiarism will be dealt with according to AID policies.

The same rule applies for detected plagiarism within the classroom. Plagiarism includes any unattributed use of materials from any source – including books, periodicals, CD-ROM’s, Videos, and the World Wide Web, as well as artwork/projects from other students or professionals. All quotations, paraphrases, or other adaptations of others work must be properly cited and documented.

All assignments are to be done individually and not jointly with other students, unless the instructor specifically designates the assignment as a group assignment in the handout. Copied or shared work will be reported for investigation to the Dean of Student Affairs and the Dean of Academic Affairs as cheating and a grade of zero will be recorded for the assignment.

If you are having trouble with a particular theory or assignment, ask your instructor for help immediately - office hours are set aside specifically for helping students. Be careful about consulting other students and using search engine results because both may provide misinformation and/or it may appear as though you are not doing your own work.

Copyright Materials

Trademarks and Copyrights are the property of their owners. As such, students may not infringe upon those rights of ownership. Proper attribution must be made for all assets used by a student for class assignments. Students are reminded to credit the sources and display the copyright notice © and copyright ownership information if this is shown in the original source for all works incorporated as part of educational projects, including those prepared under fair use. Crediting the source must adequately identify the source of the work, giving a full bibliographic description where available, i.e., author, title, publisher and place and date of publication. Additionally, the copyright ownership information includes the copyright notice, year of first publication and name of the copyright holder.

Material derived from Creative Commons licenses must be acknowledged by using the correct agreement designation. For explanations of various agreements, see http://creativecommons.org/licenses/.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Art Institute of Dallas abides by the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a student who has a need for a reasonable accommodation based on a documented disability, please contact the instructor privately either before or after class to discuss the accommodation. This request ideally should be made prior to the seating of the second class of the quarter. In order to receive a reasonable accommodation, you must have the appropriate documentation on file with the Academic and Disabilities Services Specialist. Academic and Disabilities Services may be reached at 469-587-1239, in person in room 514, or by e-mail at kkenner@aii.edu.

Student Assistance Program

The college provides confidential short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and community referral services through the Wellness Corporation Student Assistance Program (SAP), for a wide range of concerns, including relationship issues, family problems, loneliness, depression, and alcohol or drug abuse. The Student Affairs office also offers programs on mental health-related topics each quarter. If you have any questions regarding counseling services, please contact the Office of Student Affairs located in Room 509 for further inquiry or assistance.

SAP services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at https://artinstitutes.personaladvantage.com or 1.800.326.6142.

Inclement Weather

For immediate information regarding The Art Institute of Dallas late openings or school closings, students and faculty can call 214-692-8080 or 800-275-4243 for a recorded message. In case of inclement weather, a public announcement regarding the status of classes at The Art Institute will be made on WFAA (ABC), KXAS (NBC), and KDFW (FOX).

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