Course Syllabus

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AH 294"
COURSE NAME: "Renaissance Rome and Its Monuments (On-site; activity fee €25 or $33) (N.B. On-campus sessions for this class will be held 8:30-11:15)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012

SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Tegmeyer Paul
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: T 9:15-12:00
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: On-site; activity fee: €25 or $33
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
To learn about Renaissance art in Rome

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Course Description: From the moment of the return of the universally recognized papacy to Rome in 1420, the city slowly began to establish itself as one of the major artistic centers of Renaissance Italy. The aim of this course is to examine the imagery produced in Rome during the 15^th and the first half of the 16^th centuries. We will explore not only the significance of numerous individual works of art within their original historical context, but also the meaning of the stylistic changes that took place in the artistic production of this period marking the development from the Early to the High Renaissance. Artworks in all media (painting, sculpture, architecture) and of various types (altarpieces, frescoed chapels, tombs, portraits, churches, palaces, urban planning, etc.) will be analyzed in order to obtain a complete and balanced understanding of this multivalent period of Rome’s history

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The goal of the course is to learn to employ sound methodological and historical approaches to arrive at an understanding of the visual thinking and communicative processes devised by artists and patrons during the Renaissance in Rome.

TEXTBOOK:

NONE

REQUIRED RESERVED READING:

NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:

NONE

GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Assignment	Guidelines	Weight
Attendance and participation		10
mid-term		30
final exam		30
research paper		30

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.

A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.

B: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.

There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.

C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.

D: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.

Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.

F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Lack of attendance will lead to diminished learning and a lower grade

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.

STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

Class Site Visits: (subject to change, even at short notice)

1. Introduction to the Course (Sept. 4)

2. S. Maria in Aracoeli; the Campidoglio (Sept. 11)

Meet at the Marcus Aurelius equestrian statue on the Campidoglio

3. S. Maria sopra Minerva (Sept. 18)

Meet in front of the church (behind the Pantheon)

4. Roman Early Renaissance Palaces (Sept. 25)

Meet at the right entrance pier of the Victor Emmanual Monument in Piazza Venezia

5. Renaissance Sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica (Oct. 2)

Meet at the obelisk in the center of the Piazza

6. The Sala Paolina and Ren. Architecture in the Borgo (Oct. 9)

Meet in front of Castel S. Angelo

7. Mid-term Examination (Oct. 16)

8. S. Maria del Popolo (Oct. 23)

Meet at the obelisk in Piazza del Popolo

9. Vatican Museum (Oct. 30)

Meet in the lobby at the Museum entrance on the Viale Vaticano

10. S. Pietro in Vincoli (Nov. 6)

Meet in front of the “Colosseo” subway station on Via dei Fori Imperiali

11. S. Agostino and the Pantheon Area (Nov. 13)

Meet on the porch of the Pantheon

12. S. Pietro in Montorio (Nov. 20)

Meet in front of the church on the Janiculum hill, above Trastevere

13. Villa Farnesina (Nov. 27)

Meet at the entrance to John Cabot Guarini Campus

14. Roman High Renaissance Palaces (Dec. 4)

Meet in the center of Piazza Farnese, in front of the Palace [Research Papers Due]