Description:

This course provides in-depth knowledge in the study of Western furniture and ornament. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to analyze and compare the furniture, ornamentation, design motifs and textiles of historical periods from antiquity to the Renaissance. Additionally, the student should be able to define the religious, political and social influences on the ornamentation and furnishings of each period. The student should also be able to identify the craftsmanship and materials used in the furniture of each historical period and correctly use vocabulary related to each era. 3hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Define and use vocabulary common to the art periods dating from Antiquity – Egypt, Greece and Rome; Middle Ages; Renaissance – Italian, French, and English; and Colonial America with relation to ornamentation, architecture and furniture.
2. Identify the influences of religion, politics, art and social customs of the art periods.
3. Identify ornamentation, design motifs and textiles common to the art periods.
4. Recognize and differentiate furniture pieces, materials and construction methods of the countries and art periods.
5. Compare and analyze collections at a Museum of Art as they relate to classroom lectures and discussions on furniture and ornamentation.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Define and Use Vocabulary Common to the Art Periods Dating from
Antiquity – Egypt, Greece and Rome; Middle Ages; Renaissance – Italian,
French and English; and Colonial America with Relation to Ornamentation,
Architecture and Furniture

II. Identify the Influences of Religion, Politics, Art and Social Customs
of the Art Periods
   A. Identify historical developments as they relate to social customs.
   B. Explain how religion and politics relate to social structure and
art.

III. Identify Ornamentation, Design Motifs and Textiles Common to the Art
Periods
   A. Name and sketch common motifs and ornamentation.
   B. Compare and contrast motifs of antiquity, Middle Ages and the
Renaissance.
   C. Identify fibers and fabrics used in each art period.

IV. Recognize and Differentiate Furniture Pieces, Materials and
Construction Methods of the Countries and Art Periods
   A. Identify names and uses of furniture pieces.
   B. Identify the materials used in furniture production.
   C. Describe construction techniques.
   D. Compare materials and construction to identify period and county of
origin.
   E. Create and maintain sketches, a file or notebook of furniture.

V. Compare and Analyze Collections at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as
They Relate to Classroom Lectures and Discussions on Furniture and
Ornamentation
   A. Explain the similarities and differences between the various motifs
and ornamentation.
   B. Identify various furniture pieces and pieces found in paintings and
sculpture.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Exams                     65% of grade
Semester Project          15% of grade
Field Trips               10% of grade
Oral and written projects 10% of grade
  Total:                 100%

Criteria for Grade
90 - 100%  = A
80 -  89%  = B
70 -  79%  = C
60 -  69%  = D
Below 60%  = F

Caveats:

1. Field trips are required as a part of the course. Students must provide transportation to field trips.
2. Students will need basic word processing and internet search skills for completion for some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.