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HUMN303 Introduction to the Humanities

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 The
Value of the Humanities

For the
initial post, address the following:

What is the
value of studying the humanities in the field of health professions?

How might a
topic such as art, literature, music, dance, etc. from other time periods
enhance your career and personal life in the present?

Select one
aspect of the humanities that is meaningful to your personal life and one for
career. Explain how is each meaningful.

In
addition, include a specific example of a work (a specific work of art,
literature, theater, or music) that you feel is meaningful to your personal
life and/or career. Explain the connection.

DQ2 What Is
a Work of Art?

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 to explore the entire website for your selection.

For the
initial post, address the following:

What
approaches should we take in responding to a work of art?

Select an
example of art that fits your definition of art and provide an example of
non-art (either from the site or in the world around you).

Determine
how line, color, texture, and/or composition are part of your definition.

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Week 2 Discussion

Critic of
the Arts

Select any
work of art from one of the chapters we have read so far (Ch. 1-4), and write a
response that analyzes the art through the lens of a descriptive critic, an
interpretive critic, and an evaluative critic. What different things would
these critics have to say? Use the following guidelines:

Descriptive
Critic: Address at least 3 different elements of art and/or principles of
design.

Interpretive
Critic: This will require research so that you can understand the subject,
meaning, and intent of the work.

Evaluative
Critic: Use the standards of perfection, insight, and inexhaustibility (as
described in the text).

Follow-Up
Post Instructions

Respond to
at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by
providing more information and clarification. Provide feedback on whether you
agree or disagree with their criticism. Explain why. Build on their posts by
providing additional insight of your own. If your peer selected the same
artwork as you, make sure to address new point or develop existing points in
more depth.

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Week 3 Discussion

Influences
of Ancient Architecture

This week
you will read about architecture. The lesson includes information on Roman
architecture, which was greatly influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans.

Locate at
least two architectural works that were influenced by Greco-Roman architecture.
These can be from any time period after the Greco-Roman period but should be
from different periods themselves (e.g., one from Renaissance and one from
Baroque). Then address the following:

What is the
function of each structure?

How does
each work exhibit influence of the Greco-Roman period? Is the influence
specifically Greek, Etruscan, or Roman – or a combination?

How would
you compare the two selected works? Take the roll of the evaluative critic.

Use
examples from the text, the lesson, and the library to help support your
answer. Please remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your
points.

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Week 4 Discussion

Literary
Movements

Choose one
of the literary movements that you read about this week and at least one work
from that movement. Movements, authors, and famous works are discussed in the
lesson as well. You do not have to choose authors or works discussed in the
lesson, but you may. For your initial post, address one of the following:

Option 1:
Examine the movement and specific work in relation to historical and political
influences of the movement. Include a one paragraph summary of the plot before
moving on to the examination of the work in relation to the movement.

Option 2:
Examine a specific artwork influenced by a literary work and how the artist
captured the subject or story. Here are a few examples, but you are not
restricted to this list:

Asher B.
Durand’s Thanatopsis (influenced by William Cullen Bryant’s
“Thanatopsis”)

John
William Waterhouse’s The Lady of Shalott (influenced by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s
“The Lady of Shalott”)

Sir John
Everett Millais’s Ophelia (influenced by Shakespeare’s Ophelia from Hamlet)

Gian
Lorenzo Bernini’s Apollo and Daphne or The Rape of Prosperina (influenced by
ancient myths)

Ancient
Greek vase painting (influenced by various ancient myths)

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Week 5 Discussion

Music and
Dance

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-Up
Post Instructions

Respond to
at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by
providing more information and clarification.

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Week 6 Discussion

Photography
and Cinema

For the
initial post, address one of the following options:

Option 1:
In the 19th century, the camera was a revolutionary invention, and many artists
were concerned about the effect that photographs would have on the art world.

Did the
invention of the camera change the arts? Why or why not?

Choose an
artistic movement that you believe was influenced by the camera and discuss how
the movement was affected.

Include at
least one example of an artist and artwork in your response.

Include a
statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.

Option 2:
In the 21st century, the smartphone camera changed the way we use and view
photography. In addition, apps and social media have changed the way we share
photography.

How has the
invention of the smartphone camera changed photography?

How have
apps and social media changed the way we share photos? Are they positive and/or
negative changes? Explain.

Include a
statement from a current photographer or critic to support your points.

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Week 7 Discussion

TV as Art

Many people
would say that the 1999 premier of The Sopranos was a turning point in the
development of television as an art form. Choose a television or streaming show
that you feel perpetuates the idea that television is indeed a form of art. For
the initial post, address the following:

Include the
name of the show and the director.

Explain why
you think this program is art.

What impact
does the example have on viewers’ lives?

What were
some influences of this work?

Include a
statement from an actor, director, or critic of the program that supports your
points.

Follow-Up
Post Instructions

Respond to
at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to one peer who
chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more
information and clarification.

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Week 8 Discussion

Interdisciplinary
Works

For the
initial post, select and address one of the following options:

Option 1:
Choose a work to discuss from one genre that interprets a work from another
genre.

Include the
title, artist, and description of both works.

Examine how
the artist of the second work captured the subject or story of the first.

Support
your point(s) with a statement from the second artist that discusses the
influence, reasoning, or interpretation of the original work on the second
work.

Click on the
following link for examples:

Link:
Examples

Option 2:
Choose a work that is interdisciplinary (incorporates two or more disciplines),
such as Hamilton from our lesson this week.

Include the
title and artist(s).

Examine the
genres that are intermingled to create the work.

How
effective is the blending of genres in the work?

Why do you
think the artist used different disciplines in the work?

Support
your point(s) with a statement from the artist and one from a critic.

Option 3:
Choose a work of art from any genre that depicts or tells the story of a real
life event from any time period, such as The Consecration of the Emperor
Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Joséphine on December 2, 1804 by Jacques
Louis David.

Include the
title and the artist and some background of the event.

What is the
relationship between the work of art and the event?

Did the
artist depict the event accurately?

Does the
artist make changes regarding the event? If so, why do you think the artist
made these changes?

Examine the
artist’s message in the depiction.

Support
your point(s) with a statement from the artist.

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Week 2 Assignment

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 more 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 work. Address at least 2 of the
following:

Stylistic
influences

Subject/content
influences

Cross-disciplinary
influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.

Historical
influences

Political
influences

Reflect on
your learning.

How did
your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?

How does
understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?

Include the
following in your paper:

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Week 3 Assignment Art Creation & Reflection – Sculpture, Painting,
or Drawing

Instructions

This week
you will use your readings from the past two weeks as a point of departure to
create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.

Part 1: Art
Creation

Select one
of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use
as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of
architecture inspired by your selected art piece.

Part 2:
Reflection

Write a
reflection about the relationship between your art production and the
inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction

Inspiration
Piece

Include
image.

Record the
title, artist, year, and place of origin.

Briefly
explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art
Piece

Include
image.

Provide a
title.

Explain the
background of your piece.

Connection

Explain the
thematic connection between the two pieces.

How are
they similar and different?

Are they
the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?

How do the
formal elements of design compare to one another?

Original
Artwork Requirements

Methods:
paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check
with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.)

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Week 4 Assignment: Essay – Play Analysis

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 view and find a version online, YouTube, DVD or iTunes, Amazon,
Netflix, etc. You can also choose to see a play live if you prefer.

Play
Suggestions:

A Midsummer
Night’s Dream

Romeo and
Juliet

As You Like
It

Taming of
the Shrew

The Tempest

Much Ado
About Nothing

The Comedy
of Errors

Macbeth

King Lear

If you have
another idea, please ask your instructor to approve it.

Then,
select and address one of the following options:

Option 1:
Write an analysis of the play that you viewed. Include at least one quote from
the play in your essay. In your essay, address the following:

Identify
the performance that you have selected.

Describe
the staging, lighting, costumes, and characters of the performance. How do
these match or revise the written version of the play? You do not need to read
the entire play, but you should skim the text.

What type
of mood and tone does the performance create? How?

What parts
of the play are easier to understand through performance? What are some details
that stood out through performance?

What are
your feelings about this performance? What did you take away from viewing it?

Option 2:
Find an adaptation or transformation of a play. Choose an adaptation with some
significant differences from the original, such as transposed plots and
characters into a variety of different settings and historical contexts. Here
are some examples:

A Midsummer
Night’s Dream – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999) or A Midsummer Night’s DREAM
(2018)

Romeo and
Juliet – Romeo + Juliet (1996) or West Side Story (1961) or Romeo Must Die
(2000)

As You Like
It – As You Like It (2006)

Taming of
the Shrew – 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) or Kiss Me, Kate (1948)

Much Ado
About Nothing – Much Ado About Nothing (2012)

The Comedy
of Errors – The Bomb-itty of Errors (2012)

King Lear –
A Thousand Acres (1997)

Othello – O
(2001)

Hamlet –
The Lion King (2019 or 1994) or Hamlet (2000)

Twelfth
Night – She’s the Man (2006)

If you have
another idea, please ask your instructor to approve it.

Watch the
original version and the adapted version. In your essay, address the following:

How is the
adaptation the same as the original? Discuss plot, characters, theme, conflict,
language, etc.

How does
the adaptation differ from the original? Discuss setting, time period,
characters, plot, language, etc.

Does the
original story translate well in the adaptation? Why or why not? Did the
adaptation work in a different setting, time period, etc. Why or why not?

Why do you
think Shakespeare’s plays are adapted so often?

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Week 5 Assignment Art Creation – Music/Dance/Poetry

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, please submit in the Art
Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.

Part 2:
Reflection

Write a reflection
about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece.
Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction

Inspiration
Piece

Include the
inspiration poem, lyrics, or recording of musical or dance piece within the document.
Use a link in the case of a recording.

Record the
title, artist/author/composer, year, and place of origin.

Briefly
explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art
Piece

Include
your original poem or lyrics within the document. If you selected a musical or
dance piece, submit as a separate file in the Art Creation Submission
(Recordings) area following this assignment.

Provide a
title.

Explain the
background of your piece.

Connection

Explain the
thematic connection between the two pieces.

How are
they similar and different?

Are they
the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?

Original
Artwork Requirements

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Week 6 Assignment: Art Creation & Reflection – Photography/Cinema

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
photograph or film art piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create an art
piece of photography or cinematography inspired by your selected art piece.
Videos 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 the Art
Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.

Part 2:
Reflection

Write a
reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration
piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction

Inspiration
Piece

Include the
inspiration photograph or cinematography within the document. Use a link in the
case of cinematography.

Record the
title, artist/director, year, and place of origin.

Briefly
explain the background of the inspiration piece.

Your Art
Piece

Include
your original photograph within the document. If you selected cinematography,
submit as a separate file in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area
following this assignment.

Provide a
title.

Explain the
background of your piece.

Connection

Explain the
thematic connection between the two pieces.

How are
they similar and different?

Are they
the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?

For
photography, how do the formal elements of design compare to one another?

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Week 7 Assignment Reflection – What Is Art?

Instructions

Although
controversial art is not a topic exclusive to the 20th and 21st centuries, the
distribution of information regarding controversial art has increased with the
proliferation of media. Choose an example of a controversial work of art from
the 20th or 21st centuries from any discipline of the humanities (music, literature,
sculpture, film, television, etc.). Then, address the following:

Identify
the work and the medium.

Based on
your example, to what extent does this work of controversial art make a social
contribution?

What
aesthetic value does the work have? How does it reflect the human condition?
How does it relate to your life?

Has this
work ever been censored? If so, explain the circumstances.

Are
governments ever justified in censoring art? Why or why not?

Examine
some of the influences of this work of art.

Argue
whether or not this work should be considered art. Explain why using terms
learned in this course.

Include an
accompanying statement from the artist(s) and a statement from a critic to
support your points.

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Week 8 Assignment Essay – Interrelationships Reflection

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 become 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 humanities can help students in the following ways:

Literature
can introduce students to life situations with which they may not be familiar.

Drama can
teach oral communication.

Philosophy
can teach skills of analysis and argument.

Art,
literature, drama. and music are expressions of human creativity, and taking
part in some form of artistic activity, either as reader or viewer, is part of
what makes us human.

For this
assignment, choose a work of art that made an impression on you during this
course. Then, address the following:

Include an
image of or link to the work.

Identify
the artist, the title, date completed, and the medium.

Explain how
learning about the work will help you in your life and career. Consider the context
in which the work was created and the meaning of the work.

Explain how
one or more specific disciplines (literature, drama, philosophy, art, music)
influenced you.

Examine the
effect that you think this class could have on your career and personal life.