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This course is designed to be an historical study of the plastic arts and traditional architecture produced by the indigenous African societies of ancient Egypt, Ethiopia, and the countries of Central, East and Southern Africa. Contemporary and traditional aesthetics, symbolism and characteristics of regional art forms will be analyzed. Images, videos, power point presentations, lectures, discussions, and museum trips are included.
Course Title: Art and Architecture of Africa
Course Description:
Credits / Hours: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Section Number: AFR 2302 (0L90)
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Class Meetings
Online Space(s): Asynchronous
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In-person Location:
- Zoom
Faculty Information
Professor’s Name:
- George Orwel
Online Office Hours/Information:
- Regular communications via email, zoom and discussion forum in Open Lab and Blackboard
In-person Office Hours/Location:
- On Zoom Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm
Contact Information
- Email:gorwel@citytech.cuny.edu
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Learning Outcomes
- Develop a better understanding of the contribution of African art and architecture to human culture.
Teaching/Learning Methods
- Asynchronous
Technology Requirements
- Zoom, Blackboard, Skype, google.doc
Schedule
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Grading Policy
Online Assignments 25%
Research/Museum Projects 25%
Mid-term Examination 25%
Final Examination 25%
Class Etiquette & Netiquette
Punctuality, being responsible and responsive
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Attendance/Participation
Asynchronous: Emails, video/power-point presentations or Zoom meeting once a week.
Academic Integrity Policy
Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions and other intellectual property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting and citation of sources. As a community of intellectual and professional workers, the college recognizes its responsibility for providing instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York and is punishable by penalties, including failing grades, suspension and expulsion. More information about the College’s policy on Academic Integrity may be found in the College Catalog.
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