VA121 History of Art I
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Visual Arts and Visual Communications Design
Meliha Teparić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
1. This is a broad survey course aims to familiarize students with the history of the arts in Western and some non-Western cultures. 2. It aims to develop student skills in observation, 3. analysis, 4. interpretation of historical forms and cultural layers.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Art History, Marilyn Stokstad, vol. I, (1-559 p.). Additional bibliography to be introduced during classes.
Additional Literature
Smart History: essays and videos https://smarthistory.org/Teaching Methods
Lectures with slide and video presentations
Museums and galleries visits combined with class discussion
Analyses and exercises
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the History of Art | |
| 2 | Prehistoric Art: Paleolitic, Neolitic and Bronze and Iron Age / Discussion. | Stokstad, pp. 1-25 |
| 3 | The rise of civilization in the ancient Near East / Discussion. | Stokstad, pp. 26-47 |
| 4 | Egyptian art: Old Kingdom; Middle and New Kingdoms / Discusion. | Stokstad, pp. 48-79 |
| 5 | Quiz 1 / Aegean art in the Bronze Age (Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean) / Discussion. | Stokstad, pp. 80-99 |
| 6 | Art of Ancient Greece: Archaic period and Classical Greek art / Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 100-127 |
| 7 | High, Late Classical and Hellenistic art / Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 128-157 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | The Etruscans / Roman Art / Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 158-215 |
| 10 | Jewish Art, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art/ Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 216-259 |
| 11 | Early Islamic Art. & Later Islamic Art Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 260-289 |
| 12 | Early Medieval Art in Europe: Carolingian and Ottonian Art / Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 422-451 |
| 13 | Romanesque art / Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 452-489 |
| 14 | Gothic Art of the 12th-13th c. / Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 490-527 |
| 15 | Fourteenth Century Art in Europe | Stockstad, pp. 528-559 |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA121.1 | Course | Monday 15:00 - 17:50 | A F2.14 - Amphitheater II | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 | B F2.7A | |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 | B F2.7A |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
In-term / Midterm Exam
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
Assignments
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Quizzes
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lecture Hours
45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)
Individual Assignments
60 hours ⏳ (15 week × 4 h)
In-term Exam Study
12 hours ⏳ (1 week × 12 h)
Final Exam Study
15 hours ⏳ (1 week × 15 h)
Term project / Presentation
18 hours ⏳ (2 week × 9 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [VA121] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Dec 12, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| VA121 | History of Art I | 3 | 0 | 6 | Tuesday 3-6 p.m. & Wednesday 12-3 p.m. | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Meliha Teparić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Tuesday: 9:00-12:00 Thursday: 10:00-12:00 |
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| mteparic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | / | Assistant E-mail | mteparic@ius.edu.ba | |||||||
| Course Objectives | 1. This is a broad survey course aims to familiarize students with the history of the arts in Western and some non-Western cultures. 2. It aims to develop student skills in observation, 3. analysis, 4. interpretation of historical forms and cultural layers. |
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| Textbook | Art History, Marilyn Stokstad, vol. I, (1-559 p.). Additional bibliography to be introduced during classes. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Lectures with slide and video presentations, museums and galleries visits combined with class discussion, analyses and exercises | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to the History of Art | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Prehistoric Art: Paleolitic, Neolitic and Bronze and Iron Age / Discussion. | Stokstad, pp. 1-25 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | The rise of civilization in the ancient Near East / Discussion. | Stokstad, pp. 26-47 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Egyptian art: Old Kingdom; Middle and New Kingdoms / Discusion. | Stokstad, pp. 48-79 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Quiz 1 / Aegean art in the Bronze Age (Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean) / Discussion. | Stokstad, pp. 80-99 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Art of Ancient Greece: Archaic period and Classical Greek art / Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 100-127 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | High, Late Classical and Hellenistic art / Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 128-157 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm Exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | The Etruscans / Roman Art / Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 158-215 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Jewish Art, Early Christian, and Byzantine Art/ Discussion | Stokstad, pp. 216-259 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Early Islamic Art. & Later Islamic Art Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 260-289 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Early Medieval Art in Europe: Carolingian and Ottonian Art / Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 422-451 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Romanesque art / Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 452-489 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | Gothic Art of the 12th-13th c. / Discussion | Stockstad, pp. 490-527 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Fourteenth Century Art in Europe | Stockstad, pp. 528-559 | ||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| In-term / Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Quizzes | 2 | 30 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture Hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Individual Assignments | 4 | 15 | 60 | |||
| In-term Exam Study | 12 | 1 | 12 | Final Exam Study | 15 | 1 | 15 | |||
| Term project / Presentation | 9 | 2 | 18 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 11/12/2025 | |||||||||