Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report

Assignment Information       

1.   Due Date                  Monday, June 15, 2020                   9:00 AM    Points Possible                120 

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  Cultural Activity Report
   Click the linked activity title to access Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report.
  Visit a museum or art gallery before the end of Week 9 (Option  1, details below). If you are unable to get to a museum or gallery  within your area, then a "create your own museum" assignment can be  completed in its place (see Option 2, details below). The museum or  gallery you visit (Option 1) or create (Option 2) should contain art or  artifacts from the time period you are studying in this course. Select  from one of the following options:
  Option 1: Visiting a Museum
  Write a 2–3 page report, 500–750 words that describes your experience:
   

1. Visit a museum or gallery near you. Select a minimum of 5–10  works of art by 5–10 different artists, from different time periods  discussed in the text (Ancient Times to 1600s).
2. Clearly identify the location, date attended, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the museum or gallery.
3. Provide a description and summary of at least 5–10 works of art by 5–10 different artists.
4. Provide a photograph of each selected piece if the venue allows it. (Some museums strictly prohibit photography.)
5. Explain your initial reaction to the artwork you selected and explain why you chose each piece.
6. Describe the role of museum founder and curator.
7. Use the class text as a reference (additional sources are  fine, but not necessary unless required by your content). Your report  should include connections you make between things observed in your  activity and things learned in the course and text.
8. Here are some tips about visiting a museum in person:
    

• It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned  traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what  museums are accessible to you and have exhibits that intrigue you.
• Find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the  museum you select. When you go, start with the exhibits that interest  you or, if there is a traveling exhibition, look at that first. Then  later, if you have time, you can check out other exhibits.
• Keep in mind that the quality of your experience is not  measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number  of works of art that you see.
• Your goal is to find 5–10 works of art by 5–10 different  artists who intrigue you, and then consider those works in leisurely  contemplation. Most museums have benches where you can sit and study a  particular piece. Take notes while you are there.
• Option 2: Create and Curate Your Own Art Museum
  This assignment is an alternative option for visiting a museum  or art gallery. For this paper, you will select and curate a minimum of  5–10 works of art by 5–10 different artists to include in your own art  museum. Use your textbook and online sources to help you find these  works of art. A good resource for this assignment is the Google Arts and Culture  website from the Google Cultural Institute. Here you can immerse  yourself in cultural experiences across art, history and wonders of the  world—from more than a thousand museums across 70 countries.
  Assignment Instructions
  Write a 2–3 page report, 500–750 words that describes your experience.
   

1. Select a minimum of 5–10 works of art by 5–10 different artists, from different time periods discussed in the text (Ancient Times to 1600s).
2. Clearly identify the location of the museum and your initial  reaction when exploring the artwork in the online museum or gallery.
3. Provide a description and summary of at least 5–10 works of art by 5–10 different artists.
4. Include a screenshot of each piece.
5. Explain your initial reaction to the artwork you selected and explain why you chose each piece.
6. Describe the role of museum founder and curator.
7. Use the class text as a reference (additional sources are  fine, but not necessary unless required by your content). Your report  should include connections you make between things observed in your  activity and things learned in the course and text.
8. Note: The same rubric will be used for both  Options 1 and 2. In one section of the rubric, you are graded on your  discussion of the role of the founder and curator of the museum. For  Option 1, you will likely find this information on the museum web page  or museum materials. For Option 2, the roles of museum founder and  curator are held by you.
   Assignment Requirements
   Your assignment must follow these requirements:
    

• This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) [PDF]. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. 
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,  the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the  date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the  required assignment page length.
• The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
   
• Examine historical works of art to identify themes that are relevant to both past and present.
• Review the rubric on the assignment submission page.
   
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