Spring 2015 Syllabus
CA 360-01 Classical Myth in the Arts, Literature and Music Spring 2015
Instructor: Dr. Alison Watkins
Email: awatkins@ringling.edu
Building/Room: Academic Center 218
Meeting Days/Times: Tuesday and Friday, 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Corequisites: none
Course Description:
Surveys the use of classical myth in Western arts, including literature, painting, sculpture and music.
Additional Course Information:
This class will rely on a combination of lecture, in-class listening, watching and writing, plus students’ presentations. Your participation is essential.
Course Goals:
Introduction to some famous and important myths, legends, and folktales of the ancient world
Introduction to the literature of ancient Greece and Rome
Awareness of literature, art and music based on the classical myths
Development of your ability to write well
Understanding of how to read various types of literature and how to interpret myths, legends, and folktales
Student Learning Outcomes:
Respect, understand, and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines
Understanding of and experience in art forms other than the visual arts and design
Creative writing
Projects, Papers, and Assignments:
Your final grade will be derived from the following projects:
Mythology journal: 25 entries (50%)
Project 1: A Literary and Visual Investigation of Myth (15%)
Project 2: Creative Mythology: A Contemporary Myth (15%)
In-class Assignments: creative work from myths (15%)
Class participation, Assessment (5%)
Course Requirements
1) Complete all of the Projects and Assignments (listed above).
2) Participate fully (intellectually and verbally) in all in-class, at-home, and virtual assignments.
3) Thoughtful, active, and responsible participation, including oral discussion, preparation for class, and in-class writing and listening.
Grading Policies:
The final grade for the session will be determined by applying the percentages allotted to each portfolio or project element. The grades will then be summed. Adjustments for absenteeism will be made after the final grade for work completed has been determined.
Late Work and Absenteeism:
Students are expected to come to class on time with their materials and prepared to work. Students will be allowed 2 absences without academic penalty.
Each absence after that will affect the student’s cumulative total for the semester (by 1/3 letter grade; e.g. B+ to B), no matter what reason the student is absent. Six or more absences are grounds for failure.
Students may also expect to spend from one to two hours outside of class working on coursework
Grading Scale:
| Grade | Numerical Equivalent | Percentage Scores* | |
| A | Superior Performance | 4.00 | 94-100 |
| A- |
| 3.67 | 91-93 |
| B+ |
| 3.33 | 88-90 |
| B | Above Average | 3.00 | 84-87 |
| B- |
| 2.67 | 81-83 |
| C+ |
| 2.33 | 78-80 |
| C | Average Performance | 2.00 | 74-77 |
| C- |
| 1.67 | 71-73 |
| D+ |
| 1.33 | 68-70 |
| D | Below Average | 1.00 | 64-67 |
| D- | Lowest Passing Grade | 0.67 | 61-63 |
| F | Failing | 0.00 | 0-60 |
| WF | Withdrew Failing | 0.00 |
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*Scores above .5 will be rounded up to the next full point
| Grades not computed into the GPA | ||
| W | Withdrew Passing | It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to the withdrawal deadline listed in the academic calendar. |
| I | Incomplete | Incompletes are only granted at the discretion of the instructor. See student handbook for more information. |
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Recommended Textbooks, Readings, and Materials: (here are a few of our library’s resources):
Classical mythology / Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon
Complete idiot's guide to classical mythology / by Kevin Osborn and Dana Burgess
Dictionary of classical mythology / by J.E. Zimmerman
Encyclopedia of mythology: classical, Celtic, Norse / Arthur Cotterell
Guide to research in classical art and mythology / by Frances Van Keuren
Handbook of classical mythology / William Hansen
Oxford guide to classical mythology in the arts, 1300-1990s / Jane Davidson Reid
Who's who in classical mythology [electronic resource] / Michael Grant & John Hazel
Women of classical mythology: a biographical dictionary / Robert E. Bell
Loves of the gods: mythological painting from Watteau to David / Colin B. Bailey
Handbook to life in ancient Greece / Lesley Adkins and Roy A. Adkins
Images of myths in classical antiquity / Susan Woodford
Gods and heroes in art / Lucia Impelluso; edited by Stefano Zuffi
Goddesses in art / Lanier Graham
Jacques-Louis David: the farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis / Dorothy Johnson
Tales from Ovid / Ted Hughes
A Treasury of Classical Mythology / A.R. Hope Moncrieff
Additional Policies and Information
Policies, assignments, and calendar are subject to change. Keep yourself informed by checking your email and the course webpage regularly.
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Disabilities Accommodations: The Ringling College of Art and Design makes reasonable accommodations for qualified people with documented disabilities. If you have a learning disability, a chronic illness, or a physical or psychiatric disability that may have some impact on your work for this class and for which you may need accommodations, please notify the Director of the Academic Resource Center (Room 227 Ulla Searing Student Center; 359-7627) preferably before the end of the drop/add period so that appropriate adjustments can be made.
Health and Safety: Ringling College of Art and Design is committed to providing students, faculty, and staff with a safe and healthful learning and work environment and to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations and safe work practices. Rules and safety guidelines for maintaining a safe working environment in this shop/studio/class will be provided to you at the beginning of the course (i.e. students must wear close-toed shoes, students must wear protective eyewear, students may not eat or drink in the studio, etc.).
Academic Integrity Policy: Academic Integrity is the process of openly acknowledging the sources of your ideas and creations in the building of your personal and public identity as a practitioner in the artistic community. Ringling College expects students to acknowledge their sources of ideas and images in a manner consistent with best professional practices in their field. Your instructor will inform you of appropriate ways to document and acknowledge sources for this course.