THE RANNEY SCHOOL
AP ART HISTORY
Ms. Greenberg
2016-17
Course Description The Advanced Placement course in Art History is designed to provide the equivalent of an introductory college course in art history: an understanding and enjoyment of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. Students learn to look at art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to analyze what they see. You will find greater success if you come to the analysis of art with an open mind and with the understanding that art is a primary source from any given culture. When understood in its context, art reveals the complex zeitgeist of a time in history. The role of the art historian is to examine works of art as a means for understanding human history. We are drawn to art because its creation is a basic human need and because it celebrates and represents our dreams and hopes for a better world. How it does this is what we will explore together. The course is designed to prepare you for the A.P. exam and will use a variety of methods to help each student do their very best on the exam. The date for the exam is Tuesday May 2, 2017 during the afternoon session.
Educational Philosophy
It is my belief as a teacher that the best learning happens when students and teacher learn together. I am always learning new things and encourage you to question, to wonder out loud, and to play with ideas. The learning environment in this class will demand you come prepared by doing the assigned reading so you can participate in class and benefit from discussions. This class is taught in the Harkness style where students come in prepared to teach one another. Each day one student will be repsonsible for starting the class discussion covering the material assigned the night before.
Study Groups
Your study in this course will require that you work with your classmates to help each other to understand and master the material. You will be required to form study partners and “expert groups” to help yourselves and your classmates. I will help pair students with a strong studio background with students with a strong history background so you can benefit from the strengths of your partner. You will be encouraged to learn the information in the context of ideas, theory, and style. The following is the list of general elements to consider when you exsplore and understand a given work of art:
Style
Media and Techniques
Historical and Cultural Contexts
Social Role of the Artist
Patronage and Audiences of Art
Originality and Influences
Art and Popular Culture
Cross-Cultural Influences
Exam and Course
Content Distribution
Ancient Through Medieval 30%
Art from Beyond the Western Tradition 20%
Renaissance to Present 50%
Required Texts
Art History, Marilyn Stokstad, 5th edition. E book. Paper is optional.
Study Guide for Stokstad- on line access code for myartslab
The Annotated Mona Lisa is a good study guide
To register for your ebook go to: http://www.pearsonschool.com/access
Student Code:
SSNAST-SMALL-SKELF-TURVY-LOBBY-BALES
Course ID: greenberg24496
Great Resource: Khan Academony AP Art History: This resource was created with the College Board to conform to the NEW curriculum. You will find it VERY IMPORTANT and USEFUL
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/ap-art-history
Grading
Tests/ Papers/Oral Presentations 70%
Art Reproductions
Class Engagement/Note taking 10%
Study Guide/ Homework 20%
Museum Trips are Mandatory and are included in your test/paper and presentation grade.
The Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art will be visited and are associated with substantial assignments. They are all day and students will not return in time for sports practices/games. We make every effort to avoid sports conflicts when we can. Dates will be announced soon.
Homework
For each chapter you will be required to complete a study guide and analysis of 3 o All sections of the study guide must be completed and emailed to me by the night before the exam covering that material. Please email me at [email protected] . It is good practice to email to yourself as well so you have a record of the completed work.
Staying Green
With your laptops you can take notes in class, form production companies which will produce video museum guides based on your museum field trips, complete assignments and review in myartslab, and submit ALL assignments electronically.
Cell Phone and computer use in the classroom
Computer/phone usage: Use of cell phones during class time for any reason is strictly forbidden, whether for calls, texting, games, or anything else. Similarly, use of laptops during class time for anything other than note taking is also strictly forbidden; this includes Gmail, Facebook, chats, games, and anything else that will preclude the user from participating fully in classroom discussions. Violators will have their cell phones and laptops confiscated.
You are required to keep any handouts and returned materials in a special folder.
Educational Philosophy
It is my belief as a teacher that the best learning happens when students and teacher learn together. I am always learning new things and encourage you to question, to wonder out loud, and to play with ideas. The learning environment in this class will demand you come prepared by doing the assigned reading so you can participate in class and benefit from discussions. This class is taught in the Harkness style where students come in prepared to teach one another. Each day one student will be repsonsible for starting the class discussion covering the material assigned the night before.
Study Groups
Your study in this course will require that you work with your classmates to help each other to understand and master the material. You will be required to form study partners and “expert groups” to help yourselves and your classmates. I will help pair students with a strong studio background with students with a strong history background so you can benefit from the strengths of your partner. You will be encouraged to learn the information in the context of ideas, theory, and style. The following is the list of general elements to consider when you exsplore and understand a given work of art:
Style
Media and Techniques
Historical and Cultural Contexts
Social Role of the Artist
Patronage and Audiences of Art
Originality and Influences
Art and Popular Culture
Cross-Cultural Influences
Exam and Course
Content Distribution
Ancient Through Medieval 30%
Art from Beyond the Western Tradition 20%
Renaissance to Present 50%
Required Texts
Art History, Marilyn Stokstad, 5th edition. E book. Paper is optional.
Study Guide for Stokstad- on line access code for myartslab
The Annotated Mona Lisa is a good study guide
To register for your ebook go to: http://www.pearsonschool.com/access
Student Code:
SSNAST-SMALL-SKELF-TURVY-LOBBY-BALES
Course ID: greenberg24496
Great Resource: Khan Academony AP Art History: This resource was created with the College Board to conform to the NEW curriculum. You will find it VERY IMPORTANT and USEFUL
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/ap-art-history
Grading
Tests/ Papers/Oral Presentations 70%
Art Reproductions
Class Engagement/Note taking 10%
Study Guide/ Homework 20%
Museum Trips are Mandatory and are included in your test/paper and presentation grade.
The Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art will be visited and are associated with substantial assignments. They are all day and students will not return in time for sports practices/games. We make every effort to avoid sports conflicts when we can. Dates will be announced soon.
Homework
For each chapter you will be required to complete a study guide and analysis of 3 o All sections of the study guide must be completed and emailed to me by the night before the exam covering that material. Please email me at [email protected] . It is good practice to email to yourself as well so you have a record of the completed work.
Staying Green
With your laptops you can take notes in class, form production companies which will produce video museum guides based on your museum field trips, complete assignments and review in myartslab, and submit ALL assignments electronically.
Cell Phone and computer use in the classroom
Computer/phone usage: Use of cell phones during class time for any reason is strictly forbidden, whether for calls, texting, games, or anything else. Similarly, use of laptops during class time for anything other than note taking is also strictly forbidden; this includes Gmail, Facebook, chats, games, and anything else that will preclude the user from participating fully in classroom discussions. Violators will have their cell phones and laptops confiscated.
You are required to keep any handouts and returned materials in a special folder.
Extra credit
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