JEFFERSON COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ART107 MODERN ART. 3 Credit Hours. Prepared by: Blake Carroll. Revised by: Blake Carroll May 2016

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1 JEFFERSON COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ART107 MODERN ART 3 Credit Hours Prepared by: Blake Carroll Revised by: Blake Carroll May 2016 Dr. Michael Booker, Division Chair, Communication & Fine Arts Ms. Shirley Davenport, Dean, Arts & Science Education

2 ART107 Modern Art I. COURSE DESCRIPTION A. Prerequisite: Reading proficiency B. 3 semester credit hours C. Modern Art is an art history course involving the study of the fine arts of the Western hemisphere dating from the middle of the 19 th century to the present day. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of modern painting, sculpture, architecture, and camera arts, in addition to minor arts. This course will allow students in current Survey of Art courses to follow their studies through to contemporary art. The course is required for Fine Arts majors, but non-majors may enroll. (D,O) II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES/CORRESPONDING ASSESSMENT MEASURES Students will: Expected Learning Outcomes Recognize and understand the Western tradition in art. Understand and utilize the specialized vocabulary of art and architecture. Recognize and make connections between major art periods and/or individual artists. Demonstrate an understanding of the art of various cultural regions in the development of the Western tradition in art. Demonstrate an understanding of a chronological study of art from the early 19 th century through Pop Art. Visit the St. Louis Art Museum. Assessment Measures Museum assignment and essay detailing visit to the Museum III. OUTLINE OF TOPICS A. Introduction: studying modern and contemporary art B. The beginnings of Modernism C. Realism 1. Courbet 2. Corot

3 D. Impressionism 1. Manet 2. Monet 3. Renoir 4. Degas 5. Pissaro E. Post- and Neo-Impressionism 1. Van Gogh 2. Gauguin 3. Seurat 4. Cezanne F. 19 th century photography G. Art Nouveau H. Early modern sculpture 1. Rodin 2. Brancusi I. Early modern architecture J. Fauvism 1. Matisse 2. Derain 3. Vlaminck K. Expressionism 1. Die Brucke 2. Der Blaue Reiter L. Cubism 1. Picasso 2. Braque 3. Gris 4. Leger M. Futurism 1. Boccioni 2. Balla N. Suprematism O. De Stijl

4 P. Non-objective pioneers 1. Kandinsky 2. Mondrian Q. Dada 1. Duchamp 2. Man Ray R. Surrealism 1. Dali 2. Magritte S. New architecture T. School of Paris U. Early American moderns V. 20th century photography W. The New York School 1. Gorky 2. Pollock 3. dekooning 4. Rothko 5. Still X. Pop Art 1. Rauschenberg 2. Warhol 3. Lichtenstein 4. Rosenquist 5. Oldenburg IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Instruction includes slide lectures, discussions, video presentations, demonstrations, exhibit attendance, museum attendance and research. V. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Hunter, Sam, et al. Modern Art, Revised and Updated. Current edition. Pearson. VI. REQUIRED MATERIALS Note-taking materials determined by the student

5 VII. SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCES Current Library resources VIII. METHOD OF EVALUATION A. Quizzes B. Exams C. Written assignments D. Museum paper E. Final exam IX. ADA AA STATEMENT Any student requiring special accommodations should inform the instructor and the Coordinator of Disability Support Services (Technology Center 101; phone ). X. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT All students are responsible for complying with campus policies as stated in the Student Handbook (see College website, XI. ATTENDANCE STATEMENT Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students. Any one of these four options may result in the student being removed from the class and an administrative withdrawal being processed: (1) Student fails to begin class; (2) Student ceases participation for at least two consecutive weeks; (3) Student misses 15 percent or more of the coursework; and/or (4) Student misses 15 percent or more of the course as defined by the instructor. Students earn their financial aid by regularly attending and actively participating in their coursework. If a student does not actively participate, he/she may have to return financial aid funds. Consult the College Catalog or a Student Financial Services representative for more details. XII. OUTSIDE OF CLASS ACADEMICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES The U.S. Department of Education mandates that students be made aware of expectations regarding coursework to be completed outside the classroom. Students are expected to spend substantial time outside of class meetings engaging in academically related activities such as reading, studying, and completing assignments. Specifically, time spent on academically related activities outside of class combined with time spent in class

6 meetings is expected to be a minimum of 37.5 hours over the duration of the term for each credit hour. XII. OUTSIDE OF CLASS ACADEMICALLY RELATED ACTIVITIES The U.S. Department of Education mandates that students be made aware of expectations regarding coursework to be completed outside the classroom. Students are expected to spend substantial time outside of class meetings engaging in academically related activities such as reading, studying, and completing assignments. Specifically, time spent on academically related activities outside of class combined with time spent in class meetings is expected to be a minimum of 37.5 hours over the duration of the term for each credit hour.