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PART 1 DISCUSSION: one page on a separated sheet of paper with 2 citations (Textbook and outside sources)

· Textbook: Chapter 13, 14

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 primary or scholarly source (from actor/director or critic – either will count as your scholarly source requirement for discussions)

Initial Post Instructions 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 one peer. Respond to one peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

· Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)

· Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

· Link (webpage):  Discussion Guidelines

PART TWO: 2 Pages paper on a separated sheet of paper

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 14

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 primary sources (artist statement)

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook – from critic)

Instructions Although social justice art is not a topic exclusive to the 20th and 21st centuries, the distribution of information regarding controversial art with gender, race, sexual, and/or environmental themes has increased with the proliferation of media. Choose an example of a social justice 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 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. What was the public reaction to this work? Does it effectively portray its message?

· 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.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source and 1 primary source)