COURSE OUTLINE OXNARD COLLEGE I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course ID: ART R172 Banner title: Art of the Ancient Americas Full title: Art of the Ancient Americas Previous course ID: ART R172 Banner title: Art of the Ancient Americas Full title: Art of the Ancient Americas B. Reason(s) course is offered: This is aligned with C-ID ARTH 145 Art of the Ancient Americas. This course is required in the AA-T in Studio Arts, and fulfills CSU-GE Area C2, IGETC Area 3B, and Oxnard College GE Area C1. C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: Course Modification to address C-ID reviewer comments. II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 3.00 Previous 3.00 B. Course Hours: 1. In-Class Contact Hours: Lecture: 52.5 Activity: 0 Lab: 0 2. Total In-Class Contact Hours: 52.5 3. Total Outside-of-Class Hours: 105 4. Total Student Learning Hours: 157.5 C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: Previous 2. Corequisites Current: Previous 3. Advisories Current: Previous 4. Limitations on Enrollment Current: Previous D. Catalog Description: Current: Art of the Ancient Americas is a survey of visual culture within the historical context of select ancient civilizations in Mexico, Central America, and South America up to European contact. Previous, if different: E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous: F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [X] Will not be required: [ ] G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: A - Not designed as repeatable H. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [x] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ] Previous: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ] I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X] Previous: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ] III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Identify, examine, and assess representative works of art and architecture from the art historical periods covered in this course employing appropriate art historical terminology B. Analyze, discuss, and differentiate works of art and architecture from the periods covered in terms of historical context and cultural values C. Analyze, discuss, and distinguish the roles of art, architecture, and the artist form the art historical periods covered in this course D. Analyze, discuss, and assess the cultural heritage and influences of the Ancient Americas on current-day art and culture across the Americas IV. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Introduction to Pre-Columbian Art and Mesoamerica 1. Olmec: Learning from research 2. Cultures of Middle to Late Formative 3. West Mexico: Viewing with "Google Earth" 4. Teotihuacan: Men becoming Gods 5. Zapotec: Oaxaca (Monte Alban) then and now 6. Classic Maya: Ballgames 7. Classic Veracruz: Games and human sacrifice 8. Toltec: Architecture and monuments of a military 9. Aztec: Ancient Aztec art and its permutations to today B. South American Civilizations and Art 1. Pre-Ceramic Period 2. Chavin: Origins of Andean civilization 3. Paracas: Paracas textiles and textiles around the world 4. Nasca: Lines and Geoglyphs 5. Moche: Ceramic portraits as artifacts 6. Tiwanaku: Ritual 7. Wari: Geometry and elements of later Cubism 8. Chimu: Containers for use and for ceremony 9. Inca: Renee Walker's "Incan Empire" C. Spanish and European Contact and Cultural Impact 1. Culture mapping through artifacts 2. Finding parallels among peoples 3. Nature and available resources vs. trade and new materials 4. Locating elements of Art of the Ancient Americas in contemporary global cultural contexts V. Lab Content: VI. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Viewing of relevant streaming videos, with an emphasis on ancient sites and artifacts of the Americas, such as the documentary, "Machu Picchu: Lost City of the Inca." B. Assigned class readings on civilizations, regions, and monuments covered in the course, such as John Pohl's online article on Mesoamerica published on FAMSI.org (Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, INC.) C. Classroom activities addressing and assessing the impact and heritage of Ancient cultures, such as "culture mapping" or tracing current cultural trends, architectural styles, and even pop cultural references to cultures of the Ancient Americas VII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [X] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [ ] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [ ] For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why. B. Typical Graded Assignments (Methods of Evaluation): 1. Written essays examining the content and associated meanings of Art of the Ancient Americas, such as an essay that thoughtfully examines Teotihuacan ("place where gods were born") and relates form to function and ritual or cultural practice to symbolic or social significance 2. Essay exams related to artifacts and structures in past civilizations and their artifacts 3. Moderated forum for weighing in on a topic covered in group discussions within class, as an opportunity for students to record their opinions on course materials (such as the topic, "Finding Elements of the Ancient Americas in the Everyday of Today") 4. Research project on the social and cultural contexts of an ancient artifact, architectural monument, or creative practice, isolating purpose and explicating how an item or place or process pertains to a culture 5. Site visits (fieldtrips) with either written responses or discussions (with annotated journaling by students), by which students reveal their personal responses to viewing ancient artifacts in-person and draw connections between ancient artifacts and modern- day tools C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. Reading selected chapters relating to course content 2. Writing a. Written responses to local indigenous site visits b. Research papers on topic relating to the art and culture of the Ancient Americas 3. Other a. Journal entries conveying students' personal thoughts on the possible meanings of artifacts examined in class VIII. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Coe, Michael D. and Rex Koontz (2013). Mexico from the Olmecs to the Aztecs Thames and Hudson. 2. Stone-Miller, Rebecca (2002). The Art of the Andes from Chavin to Inca (2nd/e). Thames and Hudson. 3. Web Media: unesco.org’s “Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan” 4. Web resource: on doaks.org, Karl A. Taube’s Olmec Art at Dumbarton Oaks: “Introduction: The Origin and Development of Olmec Research” B. Other Instructional Materials: 1. Smarthistory.org is a free, multimedia web-book for art history created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker. It includes research and interviews by art historians. IX. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Art History (Masters Required) B. Additional Certifications: 1. Description of Certification Requirement: Master's degree in art history, history of art and architecture, or visual culture/visual studies OR bachelor's degree in art history and master's degree in history OR master's degree in art with a recorded emphasis or concentration in art history OR the equivalent. 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification: X. Approval Dates CC Approval Date: 02/10/2016 Board Approval Date: 02/10/2016 Course ID: 1856.