Women in Art- Medieval to Modern- ART 110

Instructor: Jennifer Rogenski Phone: 618.235.2700 ext..4003

Email: jennifer.rogenski@swic.edu Office:
Blog: Jensartforum.blogspot.com Rm: 1000

Prerequisite: Assessment reading score at the ENG 102 level or completion of

ENG 001.

Textbook: Women Artists, An Illustrated History, Fourth Edition by Nancy G.

Heller
Course Description: This course is a linear overview of the role of women artist in
the history of the visual arts from medieval to modern times and the impact these
artists on the world of fine art.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to:
• Identify the materials (mediums) and methods used in making works of art
• Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of art and
design, and the associated terminology.
• Examine the subject matter of a work of art and consider the piece in the
context of art history.
• Use a framework to analyze and describe a work of art.
• Knowledge of a linear view of Women artists , their struggles and triumphs,
and what their role is in the art world.

Grading: You will be evaluated in this course each day according to the following
criteria:
• Completion of assignments (as given in class) with substantial investment of
thought, time, and effort in regular class hours
• Handling of materials
• Participation and attentiveness both in class and in critiques
• Attitude and willingness to learn
• Punctuality and attendance.

The grading scale is as follows:

A- Excellent quality and above average achievement
B- High quality and above average achievement
C- Acceptable quality
D- Deficient quality, passing
F- Failure to meet minimum

Attendance: Attendance is a necessary requirement to complete this course. Being

absent for twice the number of weekly meetings will be tolerated before your course
grade is affected. For each subsequent absence, the course grade will be lowered by
one full letter grade. It is recommended that you use these tolerated absences for
situations beyond your control: illness, accidents, etc. In the calculation of
attendance, every 3 “tardies” will be counted as one absence.
If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the beginning of class you are considered
tardy. 3 tardies= 1 Absence 5 Absences= 1 lower grade.

Tests and Assignments:

There will be approximately 3 to 4 tests given during the semester, depending on the
flow and comprehension of the class. There will also be discussion papers, and a
group presentation on a selected Female Artist. (Artist list given in class)

Suggested Reading:
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
The Obstacle Race: The Fortune of Women Painters and Their Work by Germaine
Greer
Women In Dada: Essays on Sex, Gender, and Identity by Naomi Sawelson-Gorse
Women, Art, and Society by Whitney Chadwick
Uncontrollable Beauty: Toward a New Aesthetics by Bill Beckley (Editor) & David
Shapiro (Editor)

Suggested Web Sites:

Fine art search engine- http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
Masters of Photography- http://www.masters-of-photography.com/
National Portrait Gallery- http://www.npg.si.edu/
Art dictionary- http://www.artlex.com/
Whitney Museum of American Art: - www.whitney.org
The Met- http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp
The Louvre- http://www.louvre.fr/louvrea.htm
Women Artists in History- http://www.wendy.com/women/artists.html
National Museum of Women in the Arts- http://www.nmwa.org/

• No headphones
• No Cell phones- if you must have one- please set it to silent & out of
respect for your fellow students please answer it in the hallway.

Special Services: Southwestern Illinois College abides by Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (ADA) , which stipulates that no student shall be denied
the benefits of an education solely by reason of disability. Students with disabilities
in this class who believe they may need accommodations are encouraged to make an
appointment with the Special Services Center at 618.235.2700, ext. 5368. This
information will remain confidential.

ACADEMIC RIGOR STATEMENT:

You are enrolled in an academically rigorous college course. Your success in this
course will require a significant investment of time outside of class. According to the
Administrative Rules of the Illinois Community College Board (section 1501.309), it
is assumed that the student will invest two hours of outside study time for each hour
of classroom lecture time and one hour of outside study time for each two-hour
studio session. This course is approved under the Illinois Articulation Initiative
(IAI). The IAI is based on the assumption that community colleges and universities
are equal partners in delivering lower-division baccalaureate courses. This course is
considered equal in scope, quality and rigor to comparable courses offered at other
colleges and universities in Illinois.

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to

accommodate instructional and/or student needs. It is the students responsibility
to keep abreast of such changes.