ARTH 112 - Penn State Altoona

The works of art for which you will be responsible on the exams are listed on the outlines. The images
found in Art Across Time are noted with the figure number (as in 23.15, meaning chapter 23 image
number 15). In addition, as previously mentioned, we will be using the Angel web site for supplemental
images not reproduced in the text and those are indicated with a W (meaning Web) on the outline.
It is essential that you study the assigned images (and terms) frequently. Waiting until the night before the
quiz or exam to start studying is not recommended. Studying for an hour or two each week will be much
more beneficial in the long run than trying to cram during the 8 hours prior to an exam.
The reading assignments for the course will come from your required text and will follow the outlines.
The corresponding page numbers in the text are provided for you on the outlines. Students are expected to
read all portions of the required text specified on the outlines, and should complete the readings prior to
coming to class each day as a means of acquiring important background for understanding the lectures.
The text book provides useful information, some of which will not be presented in class, and as such, a
complete understanding of the lecture is aided by a familiarity with the reading assignments. Having
already read about the material to be covered each day will also facilitate discussions and will make your
note-taking during class a bit easier.
We may also devote portions of certain class days to watching videos—either entire programs or clips
devoted to a specific monument we’re looking at that day. I recommend taking notes during these videos
because, as stated earlier, exam questions could well come from that material.
Academic Integrity
Cheating will not be tolerated under any circumstances and will result in a zero for the test, quiz or
assignment and could result in failure of the course.
According to the Altoona College Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.
Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State
University, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this
principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students
should act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and
maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts.
Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification,
misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the
University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others.
Student Responsibilities
As stated above, regular class attendance is expected and necessary for a proper understanding of the
course material. Because much of the material for which you are responsible will be covered only in
lectures, it is imperative that you attend class regularly and keep up with the lecture notes and the images
in your book and on the web. Between lectures, the text, videos and the website, you have all the
resources/information you need to do well in here. The rest is up to you, and a large part of doing well in
this course comes down to a certain amount of personal responsibility. We will cover a large amount of
material each day in lecture, and should you miss class for any reason, you are responsible for getting the
notes from a colleague in the class. After receiving those notes, feel free to contact me with any questions
about the material, and I’ll be happy to meet with you.
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