Instructor: Thomas Grosskopf

Instructor Information:

Thomas Grosskopf graduated from Ole Miss in 2010 with a BFA in Painting.  He has been working as a professional artist for 15 years and teaches art at Lafayette high school as well as Ole Miss.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending an email, please be sure to indicate your Course title and number in the subject line (ie, AP Art History).

Course Description:

This Art History class introduces students to art from prehistoric times to the present day. The course discusses architectural styles, sculpture, photography, printmaking and painting techniques. It also looks at artists who made significant contributions to various movements.

Required Textbook:

Gateways to Art, DeWitte, Larmann, Shields, 2nd edition

WW Norton & Co. ISBN 978-0-500-98157-3

It is the student's responsibility to order his or her textbook. Online textbook retailers such as Amazon.com, ABEbooks.com, or Half.com usually provide used textbooks at economical prices.

You must make sure you are ordering the exact book required in this syllabus.

Course Objectives include (but are not limited to):

• You will be exposed to a variety of art-making materials, tools, and techniques
• You will become familiar with significant concepts, trends, and styles throughout world art history

Course Outline:

This course consists of 40 instructional modules (or lessons). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page.

Units and Lessons

Reading Assignments

Due for Grades

Pacing Guide to complete the course in a traditional school year

Start Here

Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you.

Discussion Board, Quiz

Week 1

Part 0: Introduction

Introduction

Quiz

Part 1: Fundamentals

Chapter 1.1: Line, Shape, and the Principle of Contrast

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.2: Form, Volume, Mass, and Texture

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.3: Implied Depth: Value and Space

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.4: Color

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.5: Unity, Variety, and Balance

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.6: Time and Motion

Quiz

Chapter 1.7: Scale and Proportion

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.8: Emphasis and Focal Point

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.9: Pattern and Rhythm

VSA (Virtual Sketchbook Assignment), Quiz

Chapter 1.10: Content and Analysis, and the Elements of Art video

Quiz

Exam 1

Covers the introduction and Part 1. Be sure all assignments in Part 1 are completed before scheduling this exam.

Proctored test to be scheduled and completed before proceeding

Part 2: Media and Processes

Chapter 2.1: Drawing

Video Quiz, VSA, Quiz

Chapter 2.2: Painting

Video Quiz, VSA, Quiz

Chapter 2.3: Printmaking

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 2.4: Sculpture

Video Quizzes, VSA, Quiz

Chapter 2.5: Architecture

Video Quiz, VSA, Quiz

Chapter 2.6: The Tradition of Craft

Video Quizzes, VSA, Quiz

Chapter 2.7: Visual Communication Design

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 2.8: Photography

Video Quiz, VSA, Quiz

Chapter 2.9: Film/Video and Digital Art

Video Quizzes, Quiz

Chapter 2.10: Alternative Media and Processes

Video Quiz, Quiz

Artist Interview Project

Find artists in your local community or research an artist online and interview him or her. You MUST email your instructor before scheduling the interview, and this project must be completed before you take Exam 2.

Email and interview paper

Exam 2

Covers Part 2. Be sure all assignments in Part 2, including the Artist Interview Project, are completed before scheduling this exam.

Proctored test to be scheduled and completed before proceeding

Part 3: History and Context

Chapter 3.1: The Prehistoric and Ancient Mediterranean

Video Quizzes, Quiz

Chapter 3.2: Art of the Middle Ages

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 3.3: Art of India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 3.4: Art of the Americas

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 3.5: Art of Africa and the Pacific Islands

Quiz

Chapter 3.6: Art of Renaissance and Baroque Europe (1400–1750)

Video Quizzes, Quiz

Chapter 3.7: Art of Europe and America, 1700–1865: Rococo to Realism

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 3.8: The Modern Aesthetic: Manet in 1863 to the American Scene in the 1930s

Video Quizzes, Quiz

Chapter 3.9: Late Modern and Contemporary Art: From Abstract Expressionism in the 1940s to the Present Day

Video Quizzes, Quiz

Exam 3

Covers Part 3. Be sure all assignments in Part 3 are completed before scheduling this exam.

Proctored test to be scheduled and completed before proceeding

Part 4: Themes

Chapter 4.1: Art and Community

Video Quizzes, Quiz

Chapter 4.2: Spirituality and Art

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 4.3: Art and the Cycle of Life

Quiz, Written Assignment

Chapter 4.4: Art and Science

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 4.5: Art and Illusion

Quiz

Chapter 4.6: Art of Political Leaders and Rulers

Video Quiz, Quiz, Written Assignment

Chapter 4.7: Art, War, and Revolution

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 4.8: Art of Social Conscience

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 4.9: The Body in Art

Video Quiz, Quiz

Chapter 4.10: Identity, Race, and Gender in Art

Video Quizzes, Quiz, Written Assignment

Final Project

For the final project, you are required to complete one visit to an area museum.

Paper

Grading Scale:

93 - 100% = A
85 - 92% = B
75 - 84% = C
70 - 74% = D
Below 69% = F

The grading format is as follows:

Lesson Assignments 50%
Proctored Exams 30%
Research Projects 20%