Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Alex Woods
Contact via alex.woods@mq.edu.au
W6A 532
Wednesday 2-3pm or by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
AHIS170 or AHST100
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the two- and three-dimensional art in wall scenes and statuary found in Egyptian temples and tombs dated to the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. The stylistic differences between these periods are considered, as well as the various themes represented and their significance.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assignment submission
Examination
Marking Rubrics
Extensions and penalties
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Visual description – 2D | 10% | Week 6 |
Visual description - 3D | 10% | Week 12 |
Major research essay | 30% | Week 8 |
Student led discus. reflection | 10% | Week 5 onwards |
Weekly online quiz | 30% | Each week |
Attendance and Participation | 10% | Each week |
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
Based on the supplied readings and primary sources, undertake a visual description of style and form according to the relevant art historical conventions.
Word length: 800 words
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
Based on the supplied readings and primary sources, undertake a visual description of style and form according to the relevant art historical conventions.
Word length: 800 words
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%
The essay question will be supplied in week 1. Students will need to submit a self-evaluation using the marking rubric on iLearn.
Word limit: 2,000 words.
Due: Week 5 onwards
Weighting: 10%
Each student will lead the discussion time in 1 tutorial via BlackBoard collaborate, which will be based on analysis of the lecture readings and content. Using peer evaluation responses, each student will prepare and submit on iLearn their planning notes and self-evaluation reflection of the discussion within 1 week.
Due: Each week
Weighting: 30%
Answer a series of questions (e.g. multiple choice, true/false) on the required weekly readings. The quiz will go live at 6pm on the Wednesday one week prior to the class and close at 11.59pm on the Sunday night before class. You will not have access to the quiz after this time and you cannot take a ‘make up’ quiz later to catch up.
Due: Each week
Weighting: 10%
Students are required to listen to all lectures via Echo360 on iLearn (staff can access your download records on iLearn to check!), prepare the set of readings and participate in the online tutorial discussions.
Unit requirements and expectations
This unit is comprised of 2 key elements:
Delivery
Resources
The following textbook is required:
These texts are available for purchase at the Co-Op bookstore. To arrange for texts to be sent to you please contact the Co-Op online at the following address http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au.
Recommended texts:
Student led Discussions
As external students you will be required to meet each week to discuss the set readings for the week. The tutorial discussions will be conducted through BlackBoard Collaborate - an online collaboration platform providing web conferencing, mobile collaboration, instant messaging.
It is your responsibility to make sure you pre-configure your computer to use this software prior to the first meeting in Week 1 - Monday 4 August 2014 at 6.30pm
Pre-Configuration: Please make sure your Mac or PC is equipped with a microphone and speakers, so that you can use the audio functionality built into the web conferencing software. Please note that it is extremely important that you get your system set up prior to the start of the event. Information on installing the necessary software and configuring your PC or Mac is available at http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336&task=knowledge&questionID=1473in (In Step 2 choose the European Configuration option). Please note that this link is only for Set up. once you have completed it, close down the link. Use the link provided on iLearn to access the room for the Friday meeting.
For information on how to participate in the session please view the video below - the first time will be an informal get to know everyone session and we will also assign the tutorial discussion topics to each of you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuFgfLgMJfg
AHIS281 - Ancient Egyptian Art Weekly schedule
Week |
Lecture |
Tutorial |
Assessment |
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1 |
4 August 2014 |
Introduction to Egyptian Art A. Woods |
NO TUTORIAL |
Online quiz |
2 |
11 August 2014 |
Decoding Egyptian Art: Principles and Decorum A. Woods |
Research methods 1 |
Online quiz |
3 |
18 August 2014 |
Pre and Early Dynastic Period Y. Tristant |
Research methods 2 |
Online quiz |
4 |
25 August 2014 |
Old Kingdom 1 A. Woods |
Research methods 3 |
Online quiz |
5 |
1 September 2014 |
Old Kingdom 2 A. Woods & L. Evans |
Tutorial discussion |
Online quiz |
6 |
8 September 2014 |
First Intermediate Period – Middle Kingdom 1 A. Woods |
Tutorial discussion |
Visual description – 2D 14 September 2014 |
7 |
15 September 2014 |
First Intermediate Period – Middle Kingdom 2 A. Woods |
Tutorial discussion |
Online quiz |
MID-SESSION BREAK |
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8 |
6 September 2014 |
No class – Labour Day public holiday |
NO TUTORIAL |
Research Essay due 12 October 2014 |
9 |
13 September 2014 |
Second Intermediate Period – New Kingdom 1 S. Binder |
Tutorial discussion |
Online quiz |
10 |
20 September 2014 |
Second Intermediate Period – New Kingdom 2 S. Binder |
Tutorial discussion |
Online quiz |
11 |
27 September 2014 |
Third Intermediate Period – Late Period A. Woods |
Tutorial discussion |
Online quiz |
12 |
3 November 2014 |
Graeco-Roman Period A. Woods |
Tutorial discussion |
Visual description – 3D 9 November 2014 |
13 |
10 November 2014 |
CURATOR’S CHOICE EXHIBITION |
NO TUTORIAL |
Online quiz |
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23/06/2014 | All done! |