Instructor Contact

• Instructor: Nicole Krup Oest
• Email: noest@ccsf.edu
• Canvas Inbox: Once you are in Canvas, you are welcome to use the Canvas Inbox in the far left navigation to initiate contact with me.
• CCSF Phone: (415) 239-3448 (Canvas inbox preferred)
• Office Hours: Wednesdays from 1- 2PM and Fridays from 12:45-1:45 PM in Zoom (online conferencing tool in Canvas); by appointment
• To join online office hours, follow this link to our virtual office hours space. If you go directly to zoom.us, use the Meeting ID: 891-897-6968.
• Office Location: Visual Arts 133A, Ocean Campus (not in use in accordance with shelter in place)

Communication Plan

• I gladly respond to all course email within 48 hours Mondays through Fridays, exclusive of school holidays. Once the course begins, I prefer to get messages through the Canvas "Inbox".
• You can visit my CCSF instructional website for more information about the classes I teach.

Building Community

The heart of this class is the discussion forum. Each week you and your classmates will analyze and discuss the issues presented in course materials. Each time this class is offered, I am humbled by the thoughtfulness of all of you, your posts, and your responses to each other inform my understanding of the topics. We learn from each other, from our diverse experiences, from our different world views. I look forward to participating in discussions with you.

Instructor Announcements

I will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies you according to your preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. Tip for success: Follow these steps to set up your notification preferences the first day of class.

Q&A Forum and Student Lounge

• A “Q&A Forum” is located in Module 0. This forum is for you to ask for assistance of your classmates or of the instructor.
• The Student Lounge discussion area is for you! Many students use it to share links of interest to the course that they wish to share. For example, you can post links to news articles about art or announcements of local art exhibitions. It's up to you!

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The artistic heritage of Latin America from the sixteenth century CE to the present. All art will be discussed from both a critical and historical perspective with regard to formal visual elements of style and the societies, values, and ideas that gave birth to Latin American art.

See also the ART 106 Course Outline of Record

This course is designed to meet the General Education graduation requirements for an AA/AS degree at City College of San Francisco in Area E Humanities and Area H1 Ethnic Studies; the IGETC (UC and CSU Transfer) Area 3 Arts and Humanities, and GE units for CSU, Area C1. It also meets the requirement for broad survey knowledge toward a B.A. degree in Art History and Latin American and Latino/a Studies. It meets the requirement for broad survey knowledge toward a B.A. in Art History and Latin American and Latino Studies. It also meets requirements for a number of CCSF majors.

Method of Grading: Letter or Pass/No Pass

Repeatability: course is not repeatable

Time required (units): 3 units; 52.5 lecture hours; 105 homework hours; 157.5 total hours; field trips (see also section on field trips below). The amount of time spent on coursework may vary from student to student. For a 16 -week course, students should expect to spend on average 9-10 hours on coursework each week.

Prerequisites/corequisites/advisories

ENGL 88 or ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English

Student Learning Outcomes

After the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Distinguish various Latin American art movements and their social contexts since colonization.
2. Employ historical methods in order to analyze Latin American art and architecture
3. Identify Amerindian and African-inspired thematic and stylistic elements expressed in Latin American art and their diaspora.
4. Evaluate the heritage of Latin American art as both distinct from and connected to European art.

Class Meetings

Course start date: August 31, 2020

Course end date: December 18, 2020

Final exam: To take place online during finals week. See deadlines in the course calendar below.

Field trips: online study of local museum collections (online asynchronous field trips)

Regular course meeting times: Asynchronous activities will occur online every week with deadlines.

For an overview of this course, you can visit my CCSF instructional website outside of Canvas.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades].  I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, Canvas help is the number to call.

For 24/7 help with Canvas call: 1-844-592-2198.

Required and Recommended Materials

• Basic computer skills (word processing, email, file management
• Basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading/downloading files)
• Time management and a growth mindset

Required Textbooks

• Course reader of OER (Open Educational Resources) available online via Canvas, our online learning management system.

Optional Textbooks

The course OER texts follow the topics in the following textbook:

Bailey, Gauvin Alexander. 2005. Art of Colonial Latin America. Phaidon Press. (classic)

ISBN-10: 0714841579

ISBN-13: 978-0714841571

Lucie-Smith, Edward. 2004. Latin American Art of the 20th Century, 2nd Edition. Norton, Thames and Hudson. (classic)

ISBN-10: 0500203563

ISBN-13: 978-0500203569

Students who want a handy guide to writing about art are welcome to look at

Barnet, Sylvan. A Short Guide to Writing About Art, 11th ed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2014.

ISBN-13: 978-0205886999

ISBN-10: 020588699X

You can locate and order textbooks online via the CCSF Bookstore.  Students who receive financial aid will only receive money for books listed in the CCSF bookstore. Copies of these books are on course reserve or on the shelves at the Rosenberg Library and readily available through online booksellers. It is not the responsibility of the instructor if the reserve textbooks are checked out, nor does an unavailable reserve book entitle a student to excused late work.

Canvas Learning Management System (“Canvas”): Canvas is an online learning platform that will serve as our online classroom. You should log in to Canvas daily to complete coursework and read important communications.

Follow these steps to access our course resources and turn in work in Canvas:

1. Bookmark and follow this link to our online classroom in Canvas: https://ccsf.instructure.com/. This is where you will complete and turn in work, join online office hours (optional), and be able to contact me as an alternative to email.
2. Type in your CCSF ID for your username. Your CCSF ID begins with a W or @. Example: @01234567.
3. Type in your RAM ID for your password. Find out how to do this in the RAM Instructions Google Doc. Need help with your RAM ID? Call the CCSF Helpdesk at 415-239-3711 or toll-free at 844-693-4357.
4. Should you be able access Canvas but experience technical problems with Canvas functions, please call the 24/7 Canvas help desk phone number: 1-844-592-2198. Do not call this number for login problems. If you’re having login problems, contact the CCSF Online Support Center.

Computer access: It is very important that you have regular and reliable access to a computer to set yourself up for success in this course. Do you need a computer? Check out the Student Chromebook Loan Program. Do you need lower-cost internet? Check out CCSF City Online’s list of lower-cost internet providers.

(Good to know for when campus is open: The CCSF Libraries and the Academic Computing Resource Center offer computers for your use. You may also check out laptops at the Rosenberg library.)

Study Resources/Tech Support/Tutoring

Canvas help: Should you experience any technical problems with finding readings or turning in papers on Canvas, please call the 24/7 Canvas help desk phone number: 1-844-592-2198.

Writing help/tutoring: Free tutoring and support with writing papers for this course is available to all students at multiple CCSF centers through the English Lab. See the English Lab website for the current schedule and additional information. Free online tutoring is available through

Canvas

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades].  I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, Canvas help is the number to call.

For 24/7 help with Canvas call: 1-844-592-2198.

Zoom Video Conferencing

If you wish to meet with me in office hours, we can meet in my Zoom room. Optional, ungraded activities to supplement your learning may also be announced in advance via Canvas Announcements and held in Zoom.

Required Technology

• Reliable access to a fairly new Mac or PC with a current operating system
• Current browser (Chrome or Firefox are preferable)
• Reliable internet connection
• Software for creating PDFs to submit assignments
• Do you need a computer? Check out the Student Chromebook Loan Program
• Need lower-cost internet? Check out CCSF City Online’s list of lower-cost internet providers
• Look at CityNotes emails for other resource announcements

Required Software

• Adobe Reader (for PDFs)
• Open Office or Microsoft Word
• Update your browser

This section includes important dates, dropping the course, grading system, late work, online "attendance" policy.

Please remember that all of these course policies are established in an effort to create a fair, equitable learning environment for ALL students.

Seeking Help

If you find yourself struggling in the course, please see me in office hours as soon as possible. As your instructor, I hold regular office hours during which I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the course content. Please see me during these times or arrange for an appointment at a different time if you think you require help with the course. If you simply wish to check your course progress, you can see up-to-date grades for individual assignments and exams online in the Canvas gradebook.

Important Dates

Last day to drop for a refund: Sept. 10, 2020

Last day to enroll: Sept. 18, 2020

Last day to drop without a W: Sept. 18, 2020

Last day to file a petition to receive AA/AS Transfer Degrees for students transferring to CSU in Spring 2020. You must see a counselor before submitting your petition.: Oct. 1, 2020

Last day to file a petition to receive the Associate of Arts or Science Degrees, Award of Achievement and Certificate of Accomplishment. You must see a counselor before submitting your petition: Oct. 29, 2020

Last day to drop for a W on your transcript: Nov. 19, 2020

Communication Policy 

It is important to regularly check your Canvas inbox, the announcements on the Canvas course home page, and your email that is linked to your Canvas account for communication from me.

My Availability

Please feel free to reach out to me Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm PST with the exception of college holidays. You are also welcome to leave me a message outside these hours. Please note that I will not be near my office phone when campus is closed. You can still leave me a voicemail and I will get back to you.

Preferences

My order of preferences for your means and methods of communication is as follows

1. Weekly office hours listed on the first page/at the top of the syllabus: This is the best time to reach me if you want to talk about course content-related questions in real time (= synchronous communication). Note that these office hours are open to everyone without appointment. Please note that other students may be present during online office hours. For private inquiries, please see point 3.
2. Course “Q and A” discussion: If you have a question about course content or policies but cannot join weekly office hours, please look in the syllabus or in the course Q and A discussion to see whether I have already answered it in response to another student. If not, please post your inquiry in the Q and A discussion ( = asynchronous communication). I will reply to your post directly in the discussion. For private inquiries, please see point 3.
3. Canvas inbox: Please include in the subject line a brief description of your communication (i.e. “link to late work submission from week 6”).
4. CCSF email: Please use CCSF email if you cannot access Canvas. Note that due to FERPA regulations I will not reply to emails sent from a non-CCSF email address. Include the abbreviation and number of the course in the subject line. Please sign your email with your name as it corresponds to your name in Canvas.

Response time

Please allow me 48 hours, Monday through Friday, for me to respond to your communication. Please do not expect me to respond to your questions on weekends or college holidays. If you do not hear from me within 48 hours Monday through Friday, please resend your communication. The original message likely did not reach me.

Grading Response Time

You should receive a grade from me on most discussion posts and assignments within one to one and a half weeks of the deadline unless you submitted your work late. For papers, longer written assignments, or exams with substantial writing components, please allow me two weeks to grade your work.

Drop policy/attendance

It is your responsibility to drop or withdraw from a class before the deadlines if you do not want to be assessed fees or get a grade notation. This course follows CCSF guidelines on attendance. The drop policy for this course is as follows: 

Drops before the course Census date/”no-shows”:

You will be required to introduce yourself and complete online introductory tasks by the third day of the official start of the course. If you do not complete this work or notify me of an excusable absence within the first week of class, you will be counted as a “no show” and dropped from the course.

Drops after the course Census date due to cessation of engagement in course:

Attendance in a CCSF online course equals engagement in academic-related work such as the completion and submission of discussion posts, assignments, and quizzes. If you do not turn in more than two consecutive weeks of coursework without prompt communication to the instructor of an excusable absence and submission of acceptable documentation (for example, a signed and dated doctor's note), you may be dropped or withdrawn. If you are withdrawn, a W will appear on your transcript. See pg. 463 of CCSF’s Academic Policies and Procedures for an explanation of “withdrawal.”

Important: You cannot be withdrawn from a course after the semester deadline to withdraw. Again, it is your responsibility to drop or withdraw from a class by the required deadline if you do not want to be assessed fees or get a grade notation. See also CCSF's add-drop procedure.

Field Trips

This course will take an online asynchronous field trip to explore the online collections of different educational/cultural institutions.

Deadlines

Deadlines for coursework, including original/first discussion posts, quizzes, exams, and papers/writing assignments/research projects, are generally Wednesdays before 11:59 PM. Peer replies to discussion posts are generally due Mondays before 11:59 PM (5 days after the original post in the same discussion). Any exceptions will be clearly communicated in advance via Canvas.

Pass/No Pass (P/NP)

Pass/No Pass grading is available for this course. IMPORTANT: Before choosing this grading option, please  speak with a counselor about whether this grading option works with your education plan. Please also double-check with your counselor about deadlines for choosing P/NP. 

Attendance

See the drop policies above.

Late work policy

Unexcused late work will be accepted up to one week late for minus 10% of the total assignment points from the number of points that would have otherwise been awarded, up to 2 weeks late for minus 20%, and minus an additional 10% of the overall total assignment points for each additional week late after that up to 9 weeks but no later than the last day of the semester. For example, you do a great job on a discussion and earn 18 points out of 20, but you submit your work 4 days late. Your late work grade is penalized 10% of the overall assignment points (2 points). Your final grade is 16 points out of 20.

No work will be accepted after the final date of instruction for the semester. The final exam cannot be turned in after this date.

You should do your best to turn in all work on time so that you can benefit from prompt responses from your peers and instructor and work steadily towards completion of the course. Still, I understand that extenuating circumstances arise that can make this difficult. If you must turn in work late, please send me a Canvas message with a link to the Canvas discussion or assignment so that I know to grade it (Canvas does not alert me to grade late work).

If circumstances make you miss deadlines for multiple assessments during the semester or if you are more than 3 weeks late to turn in an assignment, you may be overextended. I ask that you share with me a study plan and am happy to advise on how to make this plan work for you.

Make up work policy/Excused late work policy

For late work that you wish to have excused for extenuating and unavoidable reasons (i.e. medical emergency), please send a Canvas message with documentation such as a signed note from a doctor, nurse, CCSF instructor, CCSF counselor, or CCSF coach. Please redact private information from these documents. Work missed due to documented, excusable absences should be made up within two weeks from the doctor’s or CCSF instructor/counselor/coach’s confirmed date that the student can return to class but no later than the final day of instruction for the semester.

Students should notify the instructor when they have turned in excused late work by sending a link to the Canvas assignment/discussion page via a Canvas message.

Last Day for Late Work Policy

No late work can be accepted after the final date of instruction for the semester unless the student qualifies to file for an incomplete. Requests for a grade of “Incomplete” must comply with CCSF’s Academic Policies and Procedures (see pg. 462): “A student may be given a final grade of Incomplete only if illness or other unavoidable circumstances prevent him/her from taking the final examination or satisfying the other requirements in a course. A student must make arrangements for an Incomplete with the instructor for the course. The instructor will file a record of Incomplete with the Office of Admissions & Records and give the student a copy.” Note that “illness or other unavoidable circumstances” should be correctly documented.

Privacy Rights of Students (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is designed to protect students from having their records released to persons or institutions without the student’s written consent. Under FERPA, post-secondary educational institutions are not required to provide parents access to the educational records of their children, regardless of the student’s age. See the FERPA policy page.

Netiquette

All course participants are expected to abide by the Core Rules of Netiquette. Remember that we are all humans and should treat each other online with respect just as we should in person.

Student resources, including resources for veterans and women as well as resources about student health, can be found on the website of the Office of Student Services.

• Library
• Tutoring at CCSF
• NetTutor Online Tutoring (in Canvas)
• Financial Aid
• Admissions and Records
• Counseling
• Student Chromebook Loan Program
• CalWORKs
• City Dream
• DSPS
• EOPS
• Guardian Scholars Program
• Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students Programs
• Honors
• Multicultural Retention Success Programs
• New Directions
• Project SHINE
• Students Support Students
• Veterans
• Women’s Resource Center
• Way-Pass
• Student Health Center
• Dental Clinic
• Wellness/Fitness Center
• Rams Food Market & Shelves
• Resource Centers
• Campus Police

If you need classroom or testing accommodations because of a disability, or have emergency medical information to share with me, please make an appointment with me in Zoom as soon as possible.

Students seeking disability related accommodations may register with Disabled Students Programs and Services located in Room 323 of the Rosenberg Library (415) 452-5481. Please see the DSPS website for more information and alternate locations.

Students who register in CCSF classes are required to abide by the CCSF Student Code of Conduct. Violation of the code is basis for referral to the Student Conduct Coordinator or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Office of Student Affairs.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:

• Encourage Academic Integrity and Prevent Plagiarism
• Citing Information Sources

Student Expectations

Set yourself up for success in this course by doing all of the following:

• Complete the assigned activities on time and in a way that reflects your best work. Please let me know as soon as you can concerning difficulties that you may have in getting assignments in on time.
• Complete the discussion posts and replies within the given window of time. Our discussions are much more vibrant when we all participate!
• Complete the quizzes, papers, projects, and exams on time.
• Think critically about the weekly topics. Is something surprising? Is it new to you? How does it contrast with what you know about XYZ or how does it compare to ABC?
• Do your own and your best work.

Instructor Expectations

Here is what you can expect of me:

• I will respond to your email or message within 48 hours during the week, unless I inform you otherwise.
• I will treat you and your ideas with respect.
• I will grade your work most often within one and a half weeks. (If you submit late work, it may take longer.) Grades on longer papers and exams will be done within two weeks.
• You will see your grades in the Canvas Gradebook.
• I will work hard to make this a great class.

Grading Scale

A= 720-800 points

B= 640-719 points

C= 560-639 points

D= 480-559 points

F= 479 points or fewer

An “F” grade indicates that a student attended, participated and completed the course but failed to master the course curriculum.

An “FW” grade indicates the student stopped attending a course after the “last day to withdraw” deadline and subsequently did not submit any work or participate in any exams. Please check with your counselor and financial aid advisor for possible implications of the FW grade on residency and financial aid status.

Coursework/Grading Breakdown

620 points: Quizzes, discussions, writing assignments, papers, and preparatory work for the midterm paper and final exam, generally 2-3 graded activities per week (see calendar below)

80 points: Midterm paper (final version)

100 points: Final exam (multiple components)

Work will be graded according to rubrics provided with the assignment/paper instructions. Students should use these rubrics as a checklist for evaluating and checking their work before submitting it to the instructor for grading.

Extra Credit Policy

A limited amount of extra credit (100 points total for the semester) will be available at different points during the term. No additional extra credit is available.

Optional Honors Credit

If you are interested in optional Honors Credit for this course, please take the following steps:

1. Thoroughly review all information and links on the Honors Program Website. The website includes important step-by-step instructions, deadlines, forms you will need to fill out and turn in to the program office, and FAQs.
2. Call Honors Program coordinator Sami Kudsi at 415-239-3376 or email him at skudsi@ccsf.edu if you have any questions or would like to take the Honors Credit option for this course.
3. Think about a course-related topic that interests you.
4. Write a one-paragraph proposal of the questions you’d like to investigate.
5. Arrange to meet me during office hours to discuss these interests and ideas. Email me a copy of the one-paragraph proposal along with a copy of the Honors Contract and any necessary forms. Be sure to arrange this appointment so that it can take place well in advance of the Honors Program deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they meet all Honors Program deadlines.
6. Be prepared to go above and beyond course expectations and invest a significant amount of extra time in your project. I am happy to advise you during office hours or by Zoom (online conferencing) appointment.
7. Note that all Honors Projects for this course will be due no later than the week before finals.

Methods of Evaluation

Assignments

1. In-class activity: Reviewing visual analysis lectures and collaborative group work requiring students to apply art historical methods and visual analysis skills to identify and analyze art works that exemplify varied formal elements of art and design.
2. In-class activity: Discussions analyzing styles, periods, materials, techniques, themes and historical contexts during the early conquest and the Baroque era.
3. In-class activity: Summarizing readings from textbooks, videos and lectures in order to discuss how early 20th century Latin American artists rejected conservative European artistic models while incorporated rich European avant-garde aesthetics and approaches.
4. In-class activity: Students share their short written responses they regarding Latin American artists contention with cultural imperialism and discuss their analysis in small groups.
5. In-class activity: Based on lecture content, students write short responses where they identify and summarize the pressures of cultural imperialism faced by Latin American artists (in class component) then will subsequently share their written responses in class with peers, and discuss them in small groups. (See last out of class assignment).
6. Out-of-class assignment: Visual analysis weekly or biweekly quizzes focusing on identifying materials, techniques, elements of art and design principles used in art works.
7. Out-of-class assignment: Art historical weekly or biweekly quizzes focusing on identifying artistic periods, themes and art historical terminology.
8. Out-of-class assignment: Using lecture and video's content, students produce short written responses identifying the relationship of power between varied Latin American cultural groups (African, Amerindians, Asians and Spaniards) and reflect how each illustrate different aspects of their human condition.
9. Out-of-class assignment: Based on readings from textbooks, videos and lectures, students are asked to identify faulty Euro-centric interpretation of Latin American art and are required to write a short reflection about the necessity to use cultural aware interpretation.
10. Out-of-class assignment: Based on readings from textbooks, videos and lectures' content, student write short responses requiring them to explore the place of abstract and figurative art in 20th century Latin America art in order to discuss the effects of cultural imperialism in Latin America and its ethical and social implications.
11. Out-of-class assignment: Comparative research essay using art history vocabulary requiring descriptive, interpretive and iconographical analysis exploring the socio-cultural and artistic relevance of two to three Latin American artworks.
12. Out-of-class assignment: Based on reading and lecture content, students produce short written responses that identify and summarize the pressures of cultural imperialism faced by Latin American artists (Out of class component) then subsequently share their written responses in class with peers, and discuss them in small groups.

Evaluation

1. Exams/Quizzes/Tests: Visual analysis weekly or biweekly quizzes focusing on identifying materials, techniques, elements of art and design principles used in art works.
2. Exams/Quizzes/Tests: Art historical weekly or biweekly quizzes focusing on identifying artistic periods, themes and art historical terminology.
3. Written work: Comparative research essay using art history vocabulary requiring descriptive, interpretive and iconographical analysis exploring the socio-cultural and artistic relevance of two to three Latin American artworks.
4. Written work: Students produce short written responses to questions regarding Latin American art movements and their social contexts since colonization and engage with peers in group discussion.
5. Written work: Students produce short written responses based on lecture and video's content and identify the varied relationship of power between varied Latin American cultural groups (African, Amerindians, Asians and Spaniards) and reflect how their art illustrate different aspects of their human condition.
6. Other: Combined writing & discussion in which students first produce short written responses where they will identify and summarize the pressures of cultural imperialism faced by Latin American artists, share their written responses with peers, and discuss them in small groups.
7. Final Assessment: Comprehensive exam focusing on both visual analysis and art historical content where student will identify artistic periods, themes explored by varied multicultural Latin American artists.

Exams

There will be online quizzes throughout the course as well as an online exams. The material comes from the course readings, lessons, videos, activities, and supplemental materials. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due dates.

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade regularly and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

 How do I view my grades, teacher comments, and an assignment rubric as a student?

Semester Calendar

The following course schedule is subject to change. Please refer to Canvas for current weekly readings and come to class for journal prompts. This calendar of weekly topics follows the ART 106 Course Outline of Record.

Module 1: Terminology and Methods of Art History

 First discussion with introductions:   20 pts., due Sept. 2, 11:59 PM

Module 2: Investigating Latin American Art

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 50 pts., due      Sept. 9, 11:59 PM

Last day to drop for a refund: Sept. 10, 2020

Module 3: Middle and South American Civilizations

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 50 pts., due      Sept. 16, 11:59 PM

Last day to enroll: Sept. 18, 2020

Last day to drop without a W: Sept. 18, 2020

Module 4: Colonial Art at the Beginning of the Conquest

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 40 pts., due      Sept. 23, 11:59 PM

Module 5: Baroque Architecture and Art

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 50 pts., due      Sept. 30, 11:59 PM

Last day to file a petition to receive AA/AS Transfer Degrees for students transferring to CSU in Spring 2020. You must see a counselor before submitting your petition.: Oct. 1, 2020

Module 6: Post-Independence Art in Mexico and South America

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes, preparatory assignments for midterm paper) 50 pts., due Oct. 7, 11:59 PM

Module 7: Early Latin American Modernists

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 50 pts., due      Oct. 14, 11:59 PM

Module 8: Early Latin American Modernists, cont. and Midterm Paper

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 20 pts., due      Oct. 21, 11:59 PM

Midterm paper (final version of a comparative research paper that uses art-historical terminology and methods to analyze the socio-cultural and artistic relevance of two to three Latin American artworks) 80 pts., due Oct. 21, 11:59 PM

Module 9: Depictions of Uncanny Realities

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 40 pts., due      Oct. 28, 11:59 PM

Last day to file a petition to receive the Associate of Arts or Science Degrees, Award of Achievement and Certificate of Accomplishment. You must see a counselor before submitting your petition. Oct. 29, 2020

Module 10: Latin American Photography

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 50 pts., due      Nov. 4, 11:59 PM

Module 11: Post World War II Abstraction

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 40 pts., due      Nov. 11, 11:59 PM

Module 12: Post World War II Figuration

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 40 pts., due      Nov. 18, 11:59 PM

Last day to drop for a W on your transcript: Nov. 19, 2020

Module 13: Contemporary Multimedia Trends, part 1

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 50 pts., due      Nov. 25, 11:59 PM

Module 14: Contemporary Multimedia Trends, part 2

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 40 pts., due      Dec. 2, 11:59 PM

Module 15: The Legacy of Mexican Muralism in San Francisco

Regular coursework (can include discussions, short writing assignments, quizzes) 30 pts., due      Dec. 9, 11:59 PM

Module 16: Finals Week

Final exam essays due on Canvas as a PDF. The final essays will focus on both visual analysis and course content. 50 pts., due Dec. 16, 11:59 PM

Final exam “quiz” parts (multiple choice, true/false, matching, short answer). The final exam quiz parts are comprehensive and cover topics from throughout the course. The final exam will assess the student’s achievement of the course SLOs. 50 pts., due Dec. 18, before 11:58 PM. No late work will be accepted for these parts of the exam.

Midterm Paper Instructions

Introduction and Objectives

For this midterm paper assignment, you will write a comparative research paper on two to three works of Latin American art dating from after c. 1500 CE.

Your paper should use art historical vocabulary to present a descriptive, interpretive and iconographical analysis exploring the socio-cultural and artistic relevance of your chosen works.

This paper helps you toward achievement of SLO B: Employ historical methods in order to analyze Latin American art and architecture.

Write a comparison (bibliography of at least two scholarly sources included) of 2-3 works of Latin American art that you think address a similar theme, issue, or share similar historical relevance. One work should be chosen from among the examples discussed or read about in the course. The other work can be “new” – i.e. not discussed or read about in the course, but selected from a reliable source from the CCSF Library.

Use one of the following prompts to guide your comparison. Note that all prompts suggest you choose two works of art, but you are allowed to also write on a third work if it is relevant.

1. Choose two works of art from Latin American history. Explain how the artists use different elements and principles of design in similar/different ways to lead the viewer’s eye through the work or send a message. How does this ideal reflect the values of the cultures for which the work of art was made?
2. Examine two works of art from the same culture or period. Citing formal details in both, explain how this artist uses different elements and principles of design in a distinctive way to possibly constitute a historical style.
3. Choose two works of art or architecture. What do they communicate about identity? Explain how the artists use different elements and principles of design to communicate this message. How do the works reflect the values of the individuals or cultures for which they were made?
4. Choose two works of art or architecture that you consider political. Explain how the artists' use the elements and principles of design to render their chosen subjects in a way that reflects social status or political power. 
5. Choose two works of art that offer perspectives on important historical events. Explain how the artists use the elements and principles of design to offer interpretations of these historical moments. Do you find these works of art to be reliable historical “records” or “sources”? Why or why not? 
6. Choose two works of art or architecture that takes religion or spirituality as their theme or were created for a religious/spiritual context. How do the artists use the elements and principles of design to represent the ideas, stories, or symbols of religion? 
7. Choose two works of art. What do they communicate about gender or sexuality? Explain how the artists use different elements and principles of design to communicate these messages. How do the works reflect the values of the culture for which the work of art was made?
8. Craft your own prompt. This prompt must be approved by the instructor at least a week prior to the outline deadline.

Research Paper Checklist

Check your work. The comparison paper should contain

• an original and compelling thesis that tells your reader which works of art you are examining and what you aim to show in your comparison
• a comparison of your chosen works in terms of
• their formal and stylistic characteristics (the use of the elements and principles of art),
• content/themes,
• and historical context
• in-text citations (especially in the analysis of historical context) that shows that you got your information from at least two reliable, scholarly sources
• a works cited list or bibliography at the end with at least two consistently formatted entries. All in-text citations should correspond to an entry in this work cited list/bibliography and vice-versa.

Reminder: Note that any sources you consult should be cited using a consistent style with in-text citations/footnotes and a bibliography. Use the CCSF library guide to citing sources to help you. Although I recommend using Chicago or MLA style, you can choose any style you wish, so long as it is consistent.

Tips for Success

Before writing your comparison, compose notes on the following categories and questions:

• Thesis: what do you want to say in this paper? The thesis should clearly and succinctly state what you aim for your analysis to show your reader about the works of art. A good thesis statement might be your interpretation of what an artwork aims to show (its theme or meaning), not whether you think the artwork is good or bad. Be sure to include the titles of the works and the names of the artists in your paper.
• Stylistic comparison/Visual Analysis: Describe the formal qualities of the works using terminology from week 1. What do you see? Which elements and principles of design do you recognize in the work? How are they characteristic of a particular style? Be as specific as possible, but focus on details that are most important to your thesis. These formal qualities are the “evidence” upon which you base your argument. You should be able to support your thesis through your description of the various formal aspects of the works of art. Tip: Be sure to not only use the terms, but show your reader that you know what they mean. An easy way to do this is to use commas or parentheses directly after the term to include a brief definition.
• Content and themes: Offer an original reading of the works. Explain how formal qualities present an idea/theme or explain how these formal qualities communicate a message/tell a story.
• Historical/contextual analysis: What was happening in history at the time these works were made? Why are these works of art historically significant? What might these works of art tell us about the artists who made them and the issues these artists found important? How might these works of art enrich our understanding of history? Why should we care about these works of art? This part should answer the question all papers should answer: “So what?”
• Compose your essay by organizing your notes in a logical way, beginning with a clear statement of your thesis.
• Format your paper. The paper should be double-spaced, Times New Roman (or similar), size 12 font, with 1-1.5 inch margins. Include your name and a title for the paper.

Check your essay against the grading rubric provided below. You should also ask yourself the following general questions:

• Critical thinking and effort: Does your paper reflect that you took the prompt seriously? Do you stay on topic, present an original thesis, and construct a logical argument?
• Reflection, revision, clarity: Do you explain your statements using evidence from the work of art and history? Do you avoid leaving statements such as “It is a beautiful painting” unexplained? Do you re-read and rework your ideas?
• Engagement: Do you try to draw connections between your ideas and class discussions/readings? Do you reference reliable, scholarly sources? Do you cite the literature you reference?
• Timeliness and organization: Do you write in complete sentences and organize these sentences into coherent paragraphs? Is your paper complete? Will you turn it in on time?

Proofread and review your final essay with a free tutor. See The English Lab and/or NetTutor Online Tutoring (in Canvas).

Turn in your paper to the course website on time. If you have trouble using Canvas, simply email your paper to your instructor at noest@ccsf.edu. Points will be deducted from late papers according to the late work policy outlined in the syllabus.

Further Resources on Writing a Comparative Analysis

Harvard College Writing Center: How to Write a Comparative Analysis

Boston Architectural College: Writing a Comparative Essay (note that these examples apply primarily to the history of modern architecture, but the tips and steps are applicable to topics related to our course, as well)

Patrick Hajovsky, Guide for Writing in Art History

Purdue Writing Lab: Scroll down to the section, “Compare and Contrast Essay”

Citation Style Guidelines

Any ideas or information you use from another source that is not common knowledge should be properly integrated using either paraphrasing or quotation marks and cited using a consistent citation style. MLA is recommended for students who are new to citations.

Another commonly-used citation style in art history is Chicago. Should you wish to use Chicago style to cite your sources, please follow the Chicago style guidelines.

Papers that do not cite sources properly may constitute plagiarism and grounds for disciplinary action according to CCSF's plagiarism policy. I am happy to answer your questions about citations during office hours and will provide opportunities for you to learn and practice writing citations in the course.

Grading

See the grading rubric in Canvas.