SUGGESTED STUDENT OUTCOMES FOR CORE COURSES
ART HISTORY II
Prepared by 
The Academic Affairs Sub-Committee, Texas Association of Schools of Art
January, 1999


A.  ART HISTORY II  (TCCN 1304)
Art History II presents a chronological examination of painting, sculpture, architecture and 
related visual arts from the early Renaissance to the present. May be taken in either year of this curriculum.
(The course may be conducted thematically and/or chronologically.)

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Information
CIB #50.0703.52 30 		Art History 		6:3:48
Examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts from prehistoric to present time.
ARTS 1303 (1st semester)			ARTS 1304 (2nd semester)


B.  FOCUS, PURPOSE AND GOALS OF COURSE:

1.  COURSE PURPOSE:
The purpose of Art History II is to introduce students to the development of period styles in the
 Western tradition from the early Renaissance to the present. Students will also acquire a knowledge
 of the principal artists and architects of this period.

2.  COURSE GOALS:
By the end of the term the student will have demonstrated:
a.	an ability to utilize art historical terminology
b.	an ability to identify geographic centers, time periods and stylistic characteristics of major
 art movements
c.	an ability to recognize individual styles of major artists
d.	an understanding of the technical procedures for work in a variety of media
e.	an understanding of the impact of individuals, historical events and religious and
 philosophical concepts on art making in various periods
f.	an understanding of iconography and its importance
g.	an ability to write about art in a clear and effective manner
h.	an ability to think critically

C. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES - Expected student outcomes by domain:

1. COGNITIVE: (Development of critical thinking skills, conceptual constructs, specialized
 vocabulary and art history.) 
a.	Each student will be able to describe the major stylistic transformations in Western art
 for the period covered by the course.
b.	Each student will be able to identify works of art by medium and technique.
c.	Each student will be able to write about works of art in their historical, cultural, political
 and philosophical contexts.
d.	Each student will be able to utilize resources such as the Art Index to carry out basic 
research on art.
e.	Each student will be able to identify by artist, style and date art works shown during exams.
f.	Each student will be able to write brief but meaningful comparisons of art works shown
 in slides during exams.
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2.  AFFECTIVE: (Development of behavioral skills which help the student acquire a positive
 attitude toward self, other students, faculty, facilities and equipment, housekeeping in the
work area, and the ability to carry out directions, meet deadlines, meet attendance requirements, etc.)
a.	The student will demonstrate interest in art history by regular and punctual class attendance.
b.	The student will demonstrate the ability to follow assignment instructions as well as 
ntrinsic motivation by persistence in staying on task and frequently
 exceeding the production requirements set by the instructor.
c.	The student will demonstrate courage and tenacity by persistence in resolvin
g research problems and completing assignments in a timely manner 
d.	Each student will demonstrate the ability to tolerate diverse views.
e.	Each student will demonstrate the ability to prepare adequately for examinations.
f.	Each student will demonstrate the ability to receive constructive criticism.