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ART203 Indigenous Art of US and Can

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  • CRN: 21987
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From March 30 through June 8, 2026, Rochelle K Nielsen
    • Online (scheduled meetings), Monday, from 12 to 1:50pm
      From March 30 through June 8, 2026, Rochelle K Nielsen

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

 
Course Description
Provides an overview of Native American artwork with an emphasis on
artwork from the United States and tribes that spanned the US-Canada
border. Examines artwork from all eras of Indigenous culture. Compares
contemporary Native American artwork with artwork from earlier eras.
Studies Native American artistic traditions, and discusses issues and
themes particular to Indigenous artwork. Explores the cultural, political,
social and historical contexts for the artwork, providing students with a
multidisciplinary understanding of Indigenous artwork. Prioritizes
Indigenous voices as a direct source of knowledge and insight. This
course is also offered as ART203; a student who enrolls in this course a second time under either
designator will be subject to the course repeat policy.
Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or
equivalent placement. Audit available.
 
 
Required Books for this Course
This class requires no textbook. Readings will be drawn from articles
from various sources and will be provided by the instructor, and
accessible through Desire2Learn.
Optional Books: Native North American Art, Janet Catherine Berlo/
Ruth B. Phillips. Second Edition. PCC SE Library has the book on hand.
Everything You Know About Indians Is Wrong, Paul Chaat Smith
(available online through PCC Library)
Required Materials in addition to books
Internet access for reading, viewing, and listening to additional texts
(available at PCC) Access to computers and printers to produce formal
essays/projects (also available at PCC), paper, and writing utensils to use
during class and at home.
An open and inquisitive mind, and a respectful attitude toward your
peers.
 
 
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is essential to your success in this class.
Students are allowed two unexcused absences during the semester.
After the second unexcused absence, each additional unexcused
absence will result in a 10-point deduction from your final grade.
If you need to miss class, please let me know in advance or as soon as
possible. When you communicate about your absence, it will not be
counted as unexcused, and you will not be penalized. I understand that
life happens, and I’m here to support your learning—communication is
key.
 

Technology

Internet access for reading, viewing, and listening to additional texts

(available at PCC) Access to computers and printers to produce formal

essays/projects (also available at PCC) Paper and writing utensils to use

during class and at home.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.