creative writer

Assignment 1: Discussion Questions

By Tuesday, April 29, 2014, participate in this Discussion Area by selecting one of the topics listed below and writing a response of approximately 350 words. Compose your thoughts with careful research, analysis, and personal insight. Your commentary will become mind-opening as you demonstrate critical thinking about your topic. Use visual and precise language, seeking to make connections between ideas and artistic form. Clarity is necessary, as is original thought. Remember to seek accuracy, write visually, and get to the point.

Utilize terms from the language of the elements of art and principles of design to invoke a visual sense of the art and its style in your text as they relate to the context of the work/culture.

Include images, clips, and links to music when appropriate. Please note the artwork’s identifying traits: title, name of artist, year created. Cite as appropriate.

References to the textbook and at least one other source (e.g., class lecture, scholarly article, or museum Web site) are necessary and should be cited using MLA style. If you need help with the MLA format, please visit the Writing Center or Tutoring Services. Note: Wikipedia is not a permitted scholarly source.

Post your response on to the appropriate Discussion Area by clicking “Respond” in that threaded discussion. Please do not use attachments for this assignment. Post your response directly in the classroom textbox.

Grammar and spelling are expected to reflect college-level work. Please spell check and proofread all work prior to submission.

Participation Instructions:

By the end of the week, please comment on at least two assignments by your classmates, and respond to any questions left to you by the instructor in his or her feedback. Leave comments in more than one of the discussion forum threads that raise salient points and stimulate discussion. Focus on the topic and the artwork. Be respectful, helpful, clear, and concise. Always utilize constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of further learning. Good participation comments will assist your educational process and that of the class as a whole.

Discussion Question 3: Architecture

Architecture reflects a culture’s values through its design, engineering, materials, and function.

In your essay, discuss the design, engineering, materials, and function of architecture.  Compare and contrast specific examples of architecture from the Romanesque and Gothic eras.  Be sure to discuss construction methods, explain the architecture’s function, and describe the architectural style. In your own words, summarize how the artworks are  reflective  of the cultures that created them.