SRJC Course Outlines

4/25/2024 6:51:57 AMANTHRO 43 Course Outline as of Spring 2001

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  ANTHRO 43Title:  NATIVE AMERICAN ART  
Full Title:  Native-American Art
Last Reviewed:2/7/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR.50 Contact DHR8.75
 Contact Total3.50 Contact Total61.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 166.25 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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Introductory survey emphasizing the interrelationship of art, culture, and the individual artist in numerous Native American cultures. Additional emphasis on the interactions and influences of non-Indian cultures on native art beginning in colonial times and continuing today.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
Introductory survey emphasizing the interrelationship of art, culture, and the individual artist in numerous Native American cultures.  Additional emphasis on the interactions and influences of non-Indian cultures on native art beginning in colonial times and continuing today.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100A or ENGL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Fall 1981
Inactive: 
 Area:E
G
Humanities
American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 C1ArtsFall 1981
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 3AArtsFall 1981
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Students completing this  course will be able to:
1.  Comprehend and demonstrate basic knowledgeability about numerous
   Native art forms including ceramics, basketry, textiles, jewelry
   rock art, and woodcarving.
2.  Analyze changes in the art forms as related to the artistic
   transitions required for adaptation to European and American
   influences.
3.  Understand and interpret the cultural symbolism in Native artistic
   design.
4.  Compose written responses demonstrating knowledgeability of cultural
   differences and similarities among Native American art forms.
5.  Demonstrate knowledgeability of Native individuals and families are
   recognized for their artistic contributions.
6.  Understand influences both within and outside Native communities
   that have shaped art forms through time.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Anthropological concepts and and overview of Native American
   traditions.
2.  Ceramics of the Pueblos and Woodlands cultures
3.  Basketry and textiles of the North American Native people.
4.  Painting, sculture, and jewelry of the Southwest and Northwest Coast
   Indian groups.
5.  Architecture and monumental art of the Native Americans.
6.  Native American responses to colonial influences as seen in Native
   American art.
7.  Major theoretical issues relevant to understanding issues of
   ethnicity, race, and gender roles, and sexual orientation as expressed
   in Native American art forms.
8.  Principles of successful environmental management as expressed in
   religious symbols in various Native American art forms.

Assignments:
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Independent study will be required of all students in the form of reading,
writing, and Museum visitations.  Approximately two hours of independent
work is required for each hour of class time. A series of assignments
in the Jesse Peter Museum will be added in order to strengthen the
writing component and enhance existing course content. A minimum of 8
hours per semester will be required.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
40 - 50%
Written homework, Reading reports, Essay exams, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
40 - 60%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Geography/Identification
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Berlo, Janet C. and Ruth B. Phillips
  1998 Native North American Art, Oxford University Press.  Oxford
Wade, Edwin L. editor
  1986 The Arts of the North American Indian.  Hudson Hills. New York

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