This course is an introductory survey to the arts and architecture of the ancient Americas which focuses on the materials and technologies that were sacred and powerful to peoples of the ancient Americas. Covering nearly 5,000 years of history and two continents the course follows the routes of early metalworking technologies and the exchange routes of precious materials between the Central Andes of South America (modern nation-state of Peru) and Chumash territory.
5
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeInteresting lectures, but a lot of materials, try to learn definitions right away because you will need it for midterm
She assigns a lot of readings, but you can honestly get by without reading majority of the time. She covers most of it in lecture, but I would focus on the terms she doesn't go over in class because the midterm consists of a lot of memorization of terms and information. Both exams had very thorough review sheets that told you the essay prompts.
the lectures were sooooo boring and the midterm + final were not easy imo. i did so well in this class just because of all the extra credit opportunities.
Literally didn't attend a single lecture after the midterm and free balled the final by just studying on my own and i genuinely think i learned more on my own than with her
So boring and dreaded her lectures she genuinely sounded like a mom lecturing her kids about how she used to ride dinosaurs to school or something
I REALLY loved this class at the beginning, I always found myself really engaged by her lectures and the pieces she chose to show but... I did mediocre on the essay part of the midterm and now my final grade is very uncertain. I would take the class but make sure to consult with your TA on everything because grading on essays is so specific