Week 4 and 5

Week 5 Discussion: Music and Dance

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

· Textbook: Chapter 9, 10

· Minimum of 1 primary source (from artist)

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

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

Writing Requirements

· Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 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

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 3, 4

Due Date for Initial Post: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Tuesday 10/28/20

Week 5 Assignment: Art Creation – Music/Dance/Poetry

Submit Assignment

· Due Oct 3 by 11:59pm

 

· Points 150

 

· Submitting a file upload

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

· Textbook: Chapter 9, 10

· Lesson

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

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

· Methods: typed poem or lyrics, or recording of musical or dance piece

· No computer-generated pieces

Writing Requirements (APA format)

· Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, text of inspiration piece, or references page)

· 1-inch margins

· Double spaced

· 12-point Times New Roman font

· Title page

· References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)

Grading This activity will be graded based on the W5 Art Creation & Reflection Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday