ARTH 180: Art History: Ancient to Renaissance; Rajee Mohan

Getting started

No mailing. Students gain access to the Art History course by logging in directly at dl.jccc.edu using their Pipeline User Name and PIN on the 'first day' of the semester. As soon as you access the course online, go to the ‘Lessons tab’ to access the “Getting Started” folder for the syllabus and other course information.

On-Campus Class Meetings

There will be no meetings at campus. However during the course of the semester there will be a museum visit. The student will have to visit either the Nelson-Atkins Museum of art or the Spencer Museum of art and complete an assignment. Students living in another state should visit a similar museum to complete the work. It is highly recommended that first-time online students attend one of the Distance Learning Orientation sessions. Students who cannot come to campus can access orientation materials online.

Tests

Weekly quizzes; two exams and a comprehensive final exam all conducted on-line

Self-paced or deadlines

This course has weekly deadlines; it is not a self-paced class.

Frequency of course access

Daily is best; three times per week is the minimum. Students should expect to spend 9-12 hours per week on the class.

Basic online format

Read the assigned reading material and accompanying chapter outlines, participate in class discussions. Weekly quizzes; tests and assignments are all submitted ‘online’.

Textbooks

Textbook information is available at the JCCC Bookstore. Go to the following link: bookstore.jccc.edu/SelectTermDept.aspx

Computer skills required

Students should be able to navigate the internet using a standard browser. Familiarity with JCCC online system (JCCC orientation: see above). Should have basic typing skills; must know how to create a document using a standard word processing program.