Ancient Art and Archaeology (ANCH2301)

Course overview

This course surveys the major achievements of the Greeks and Romans in the fields of art and architecture. It will examine various genres of art, as well as several outstanding sites and structures, such as the Acropolis and the Forum. The debt of the modern world to the ancient world will be continually emphasised. This course may not run with 15 or fewer students.

ANCH2301ﾠis a survey of ancient Greek and Roman achievements in the visual arts and architecture, the historical influences that helped to shape those achievements, and the archaeological research that has brought them to light in modern times. This course begins with the Bronze Age Aegean world of the Minoan and Greek Mycenaean cultures, and then covers the art and architecture of the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periodsﾠof the Greek-speaking Mediterranean World. This course will also cover Roman reception of Greek Art and Architecture, and Roman innovation in the Arts and Architecture from the Republic to the Empire. The course will conclude with a study of mosaics, frescoes and architecture in Late Antiquity in Rome and Constantinople.ﾠA detailed study of ancient Greek and Roman artefacts in the UQ RDﾠMilns Antiquities Museum is an important component of this course. It is the responsibility of each student to read this ECP, the Syllabus and the Tutorial Program, and to consult the course webpage on Blackboard regularly during term for information about lectures,ﾠtutorials, Artefact source analyses, essay topics, required readings, and the final exam.

Course requirements

Assumed background

As this is a second year Ancient History course, completion of ANCH1240, and completion or concurrent enrolment in ANCH1250 are strongly encouraged. Please contact the course coordinator if you have not completed ANCH1240: Introduction to Greek History.ﾠ

Recommended prerequisites

We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:

ANCH1240 or ANCH1250 or both

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

ANCH2270, ANCH2290

Restrictions

This course may not run with 15 or fewer students.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

There will be a weekly two-hour lecture, and a one-hour tutorial starting in week 2. Check SI-net for the venues and times.ﾠAttendance and participation by allﾠstudents in bothﾠlectures and tutorials is expected unless they have a delayed viewing option selected for the lecture.

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Aims and outcomes

On completion of this course, students will have acquired a thorough and detailed knowledge of the Ancient Greek and Roman visual arts and architecture, the wider influences that helped to shape those achievements, and the archaeological research which has uncovered them in the modern era. They will have developed critical skills in dealing with primary sources, both material and literary, and solving the problems presented by such primary sources. They will also have acquired considerable ability to carry out independent research, managing the information obtained, and communicating their findings in a coherent and scholarly way. They will have participated in activities which involve group discussion as well as individual effort, and will have developed further their analytical skills, writing skills and computer literacy.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Participation

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Participation/ Student contribution

Weight

10%

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Tutorial Essay

Mode

Written

Category

Essay/ Critique

Weight

35%

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04

Task description

Submission guidelines

Please submit your completed Essay through the appropriate submission link on Blackboard.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Extension applications must be via my.UQ –> Manage my program - > exams and assessment -> Applying for an extension. 

Extension applications must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the submission date, unless the medical or other circumstances are such that the student cannot reasonably be expected to have applied by the appropriate due date.

Extension requests may take up to 48 hours to be assessed (not including weekends and public holidays).

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Mid-Semester Slide Quiz

• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

15%

Due date

2/09/2024 10:00 am

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03

Task description

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Final Exam

• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

40%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

 https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/

Please note that the course coordinator cannot approve deferred exams

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

Tutorial Participation Assessment Criteria

Your tutorial participation will be assessed according to the following criteria: 

1.                 Evidence of participation in discussions.

2.                 Evidence of preparation for the tutorial, most notably through completing the set readings.

3.                 Quality of contributions to discussions.

4.                 Fostering of group discussions, through courteous and respectful interactions with staff and students.

5.                 Attendance is necessary to fulfill the above criteria, as per the course requirements, but marks cannot be awarded for attendance alone.

To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your attendance will be flawless and your participation exceptional. This grade reflects exceptional levels of preparation, mastery of course materials, and very high quality contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions. You should be able to engage with your peers very effectively.

To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75-84) your attendance will be excellent and your participation very substantial. This grade reflects excellent levels of preparation, knowledge of course materials, and high quality contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions. You should be able to engage with your peers effectively.

To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65 – 74%), your attendance and participation will be good. This grade reflects proficient levels of preparation, good knowledge of course materials, and good quality contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.

To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50 – 64%) your attendance and participation will be satisfactory. This grade reflects adequate levels of preparation and knowledge of course materials, and an acceptable quality of contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.

To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45 – 49%) your attendance and participation will be unsatisfactory. This grade reflects irregular attendance and/or participation and superficial knowledge of course materials and basic levels of preparation. However, when in attendance, there is evidence of your ability to demonstrate developing achievement in contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.

To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%), your attendance and participation will be very unsatisfactory. This grade reflects irregular attendance and/or participation, minimal knowledge of course materials, little evidence of preparation, and mixed to low quality of contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.

To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), your attendance and participation will be unsatisfactory. This grade reflects irregular attendance and/or participation, an no evidence of preparation, and little or no evidence of quality of contributions to, and fostering of, group discussions.

Quizzes (in-class or online) Assessment Criteria

Your quiz assessment task will be assessed according to the following criteria: 

1.                 Ability to produce a succinct response to a directed question.

2.                 Knowledge of key themes, ideas or content.

3.                 Ability to employ relevant terminology.

4.                 Ability to write in clear English (where applicable).

Unlike formative assessment undertaken during your course (such as book reviews and essays), quiz answers are typically marked on right or wrong basis for multiple choice, single word and short answer questions. The overall grade achieved for a quiz is arrived at by totalling the marks for its constituent elements.

Essay Assessment Criteria (History, Ancient History and Classics, Studies in Religion)

Your essay will be assessed according to the following criteria: 

1.                 Ability to construct a well-reasoned argument.

2.                 Depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of central issues.

3.                 Ability to form a well-structured essay.

4.                 Engagement with academic sources and evidence.

5.                 Insight and/or creativity in interpreting texts or constructing a point of view or argument.

6.                 Capacity to produce a coherent and well-written essay using correct grammar and syntax.

7.                 Appropriately referenced, as per discipline conventions.

To achieve a grade of 7 (High Distinction, 85-100%), your essay should reflect an exceptional level of achievement. It should demonstrate that you have undertaken extensive, high-level research, that you are able to form a very rigorous, well-organised argument, and that your discussion is original and creative. It should also demonstrate that you are able to evaluate and organise data and/or evidence in a critical manner and that you have a sophisticated and insightful understanding of problems and issues. Your essay should be very well written, clear and concise, pay strict attention to discipline conventions and have minimal, if any errors in referencing, expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

To achieve a grade of 6 (Distinction, 75 – 84%), your essay should reflect an advanced level of achievement. It should demonstrate that you have undertaken wide research, that you are able to form a rigorous, well-organised argument, and that your discussion is coherent and convincing. It should also demonstrate that you are able to evaluate data and/or evidence in a perceptive manner, and that your understanding of problems and issues is perceptive and insightful. Your essay should be well written, clear and concise, follow discipline conventions and have few errors in referencing, expression, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

To achieve a grade of 5 (Credit, 65 – 74%) your essay should reflect a proficient level of achievement. It should demonstrate that you have undertaken the expected level of research, that you are able to develop or adapt convincing arguments and justify them adequately, that you are able to evaluate data and/or evidence in a proficient manner, and that you have a proficient understanding of problems and issues. The presentation and referencing of your essay will largely follow discipline conventions, perhaps have some errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation, and demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively.

To achieve a grade of 4 (Pass, 50 – 64%) your essay should reflect a functional level of achievement. It should demonstrate that you are able to apply fundamental concepts and skills, that you have undertaken a basic level of research and have the basic ability to evaluate data and/or evidence, to identify problems and issues, to offer insights and to develop routine arguments. Your organisation, writing, referencing, spelling and grammar will be adequate and use some of the discipline conventions to communicate appropriately.

To achieve a grade of 3 (Marginal Fail, 45 – 49%) your essay should reflect developing levels of achievement. It should demonstrate that you have a superficial level of knowledge of fundamental concepts and skills, that you have undertaken a basic level of research, made some attempt to evaluate data and/or evidence, to identify problems and issues, and to offer some insights. Your arguments, while underdeveloped, show your emerging ability to apply knowledge and skills. Your organisation, writing, spelling and grammar will be adequate, perhaps poor, and your referencing and use of discipline conventions poor/and or inconsistent.

To achieve a grade of 2 (Fail, 25-44%) your essay will reflect deficiencies in skill acquisition and in your understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course. It will demonstrate that you have not undertaken adequate research, that you are unable to evaluate data and/or evidence, to identify problems and issues, or to offer insights adequately. Your arguments will be unsupported and/or inappropriate, your organisation and writing will be poor and/or inappropriate, and referencing and use of discipline conventions poor/and or inconsistent.

To achieve a grade of 1 (Low Fail, 0-24%), your essay will reflect that you have failed to meet the minimum learning requirements and skill acquisition for this course. Your essay will demonstrate an absence of research, evaluation of data and/or evidence, and lack argumentation. Use of discipline conventions will be absent, poor or inappropriate, and written expression poor or inappropriate

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

• Failure to submit all major assessment items (those worth 15% and above) will result in a maximum grade of 2 (Fail).
• The only form of Supplementary Assessment is a Final Exam.
• By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration:ﾠ‘I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment’.
• All students must ensure that they receive their Turnitin receipt onﾠevery submissionﾠof assessment items. YOU MUST CHECK THAT THE RECEIPT CONFIRMS THAT SUBMISSION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
• A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing.

Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after sevenﾠcalendar days, will receive zero.

In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible so that they can confirm the outage with ITS.

• It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are submitting assessment items on a device that is capable of the task, and that appropriate internet bandwidth and speed is available.ﾠ

If you cannot be sure that your device or internet will enable you to complete or submit an assessment task, you must come onto campus and use one of the University Computers in the Library or Computer Labs.

• Plagiarism, and asking or paying someone else to do your work is cheating and constitutes academic misconduct. See ECP Section 6.1
• Feedback against the assessment criteria in the form of comments on your script will be provided through Turnitin or on your script directly.
• For information on assessment remarks see:ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/querying-result

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.