As we learned in Week 1, there is a difference between being educated and simply trained. The purpose of education is not only to determine what someone can do, but also what kind of person they becom e as a result of their education. Studies in the humanities will advance the communication skills, empathy, self- awareness, judgment, and professionalism of students, and they help students with becoming skilled at the social and cultural context of working with people. In addition, studying the h...

This week you will use your readings from the past week as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper. Part 1: Art Creation Select a poem, musical piece, or dance piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create a work of poetry, lyrics, music, or dance, inspired by your selected art piece. Video or audio recordings should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format. Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, please submit in t...

Initial Post Instructions Choose one of the music or dance movements that you read about this week and at least one work from that movement. Then, address the following: Examine the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political influences of the movement. Identify characteristics of the movement and how the work reflects these characteristics. Include a statement from the artist and one from a critic. Include a link to the lyrics and/or video depending on your choice. Follow...

Instructions This week you will use your readings from the past week as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper. Part 1: Art Creation Select a poem, musical piece, or dance piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create a work of poetry, lyrics, music, or dance, inspired by your selected art piece. Video or audio recordings should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format. Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, pleas...

Instructions Plays are meant to be performed, rather than read. The purpose of dramatic arts often extends far beyond the words written on a page; staging, lighting, costumes intonation, expression , and audience experience are all part of the experience of a theatrical production. To develop your understanding of the cultural role of the dramatic arts, you will view a production of a play this week and write a reflection to explain your viewing experience. Choose a play that you would like to v...

Instructions As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in mo re depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following: Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art. Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?) Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the...

HUMN-303 Week 1 Discussion 2: What Is a Work of Art (2 Versions) Initial Post Instructions If art lacks a clear definition, what criteria are used to determine what a work of art is? Please look at several works on any museum website to discuss what constitutes “art.” Some major museums include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, or National Gallery of Art, or consider finding a local museum. The permanent collection is normally under the Collections link, but feel free...

HUMN 303N - Week 6 Assignment Art Creation & Reflection(Photography/Cinema) / HUMN 303N - Week 6 Assignment Art Creation & Reflection(Photography/Cinema)

HUMN 303N - week 2 Digital Field Trip Reflection Ancient Greece at the Met Assignment. / HUMN 303N - week 2 Digital Field Trip Reflection Ancient Greece at the Met Assignment.