Art 202

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Student’s will compare and contrast formal elements of design between two Crucifixion scenes: one from the Renaissance and one from the Modern era.

What is a formal analysis? 

“The goal of a formal analysis is to explain how the formal elements of a work of art affect the representation of the subject matter and expressive content. The emphasis should be on analyzing the formal elements not interpreting the artwork. That said, an understanding of the meaning of
the work is the final goal of any formal analysis.” (Pokinski, Deborah. Writing a Formal Analysis in Art History. Hamilton.edu, www.hamilton.edu/documents/formal%20analysis%20Art%20History.pdf.) 

Here are a few helpful links to further explain this concept:

Instructions:

This assignment should have NO OUTSIDE RESEARCH. Your 3 page formal analysis should rely on observable truths and demonstrate your understanding of formal elements of design. Any formal elements used in the paper should be bolded for emphasis.  

Students should compare and contrast the following formal elements and concepts in each painting:

  • Quality of line
  • Color 
  • Light and Shadow
  • Space and form
  • Naturalism vs. Abstraction

While a formal analysis looks primarily at the form and not the content – here, be sure to discuss HOW the differences in these formal elements effects the emotional response the viewer has to each painting. Example: how is Nolde’s image of Christ more emotionally charged than Montegna’s? 

Be sure your paper has a strong introduction and conclusion. 

A few reminders when writing about art:

  • This is a formal academic paper – therefore – first person narrative voice should not be used. (No “I,” “me,” “my.”)
  • Titles of artwork should always be in italics.
  • Artists should never be referred to be only their first name: Nolde, or Emil Nolde, but never just Emil. 
  • Try to avoid words like “great,” or “things” or “gets” as descriptors or adjectives – be more specific. Instead of saying “the artist is great at rendering naturalistic space…” consider “the artist’s representation of three dimensional space if effective because…”
  • Do your best not to leave room for your reader to ask “how,” or why?”
  • Use either MLA or APA style guides.
  • Proofread!

Emil Nolde. Crucifixion. Oil on canvas. 1912. (https://artforus.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/crucifixion/)

Andrea Mantegna. Crucifixion. Oil on canvas. 1457-60. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mantegna,_Andrea_-_crucifixion_-_Louvre_from_Predella_San_Zeno_Altarpiece_Verona.jpg)

Informative Research Essay

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People invest a great deal of time, effort and resources for sports and leisure activities. Explore one sport or leisure time activity and develop your own ideas on this topic. What  attracts you to participate in this activity? This paper is an informative research paper. Persuade or convince the reader that this particular activity to a worthwhile and valuable use of time and effort. Provide the reader with information about a sport or leisure time activity of which you are personally familiar. Describe yourself participating in this activity. Discuss the benefits to a participant in this activity. How does this activity fulfill some Universal Human Value (UHV) for you? Choose a topic of worthwhile personal interest, and possibly even passion. 

List of UHV is attached to the end. Please CHECK and use accordingly.

You may wish to take a conservative or a liberal stance on a topic. Be sure that the essay is thesis driven. The essay should be developed according to the methods discussed in  class and in the textbook. The paper should be 4 – 6 pages (1500 – 2000 words). The paper is worth 100 points. You will be responsible for all phases of the writing process. Research is required (3 to 4 sources cited; websites/magazine/newspaper articles are OK).

Write a thesis driven analysis of the topic. The thesis, preferably a divided thesis, should  make a strong statement or claim about the activity. Write a multi-paragraph essay  analyzing the sport or leisure activity that you have chosen. The essay should be expository, with some description and narration where appropriate.

My chosen activity is chess game.   

Fake News

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Please read these three articles :
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-31/u-s-unleashes-military-to-fight-fake-news-disinformation

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-31/u-s-unleashes-military-to-fight-fake-news-disinformation

https://science.sciencemag.org/content/365/6456/858

Based on the information red, answer the questions below thoroughly .
Have you ever shared fake news? 
Do you fact check new articles you read on Social Media?
Are you going to keep an eye out for Fake News? 
If someone you know (family, friend or acquaintance) shared fake news would you let tell them?
How would you approach it?

Academic Integrity And Awareness

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There are three (3) discussions available in Module 1.  Each discussion is numbered (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)( as well as named to make it easier for you to follow.  Discussions 1.1 and 1.2 are required for the module.  Discussion 1.3 is the extra credit discussion.   

In addition, the  explains how your discussions will be graded.  The 5 categories you are graded on include: Original Post, Original Thread, Responses to your classmates’ posts, format, and resources.

Conditions:

Each discussion has conditions which must be met in order for the discussion forum to be visible to you.   All information listed as a condition is available in the required course material for this module.  

  • Discussion 1.1 Academic Honesty forum. Read the required articles on Academic Dishonesty.  Once these conditions have been met, you may proceed. You will not see your classmates posts UNTIL you have made your first post.
  • Discussion 1.2 Case about Plagiarism. Watch the video on 10 Types of Plagiarism, and then the discussion forum will be visible. You will not see your classmates posts UNTIL you have made your first post.
  • Discussion 1.3 (Extra Credit) Importance of Critical Thinking forum. Please read the assigned articles on Critical Thinking AND watch the assigned video on Critical Thinking before participating in this forum.

1.1 Academic Honesty 

In order to participate in this discussion, you must have read the required articles for Module 1 on Academic Honesty. 

For this discussion, do you believe cheating is a problem within academia?  Is it a reality of our times (stress, technology, etc.)?  Much ado about nothing?  If you do not get caught, is it still cheating?

* Remember, these are not short answer questions, but are to be used to start a more detailed dialog on the topic.  You should augment your findings with additional resources, thoughtful examination, and your critical thinking skills. 

Below are some topics you may also incorporate into your discussion responses.

  • Discuss pressures for cheating in class and how the principles of academic integrity may be helpful to students.  Do you think the pressures are more or less for online classes? (and why)
  • Discuss the relationship between Honesty, Ethics, and Fairness (use additional resources to explore and relate these topics). 
  • Is it ever okay to cheat?  (explain)

Be sure to follow the APA guidelines for documenting references (including online resources and websites)

When you are ready to post, you may go to the discussion through here 

or you may go directly to the discussions by clicking on Communications / Discussions on the Navigation menu.

1.2 Case for Module 1 

Cindy’s Homework (Case)

Cindy is a student in her last semester. She is proud of her accomplishments, and proudly displays her 3.75 GPA on her resume. The previous summer, Cindy had interned for American Express at their regional headquarters. Her hard work left a positive impression, and she received glowing recommendations and impressive references. There was even the potential of getting into their management program after her graduation. She has begun the tedious task of job hunting. Cindy wanted to find a great fit for her, with lots of long-term potential. She had been on a few interviews already. Two had said once she graduated, they would like to do a second interview. She also knew they would want to see her transcripts since the position she was applying for all required a college degree. Consequently, Cindy knew she could not let the guard down in her studies. She wants to maintain or improve on her GPA, and show her future employers once she is committed to a project she stays with the project to the end. Unfortunately, she is having her most difficult semester!

This semester has been even more intense than the others. The classes are more demanding. Her focus is less in the classroom and more on her future. The job search process has consumed a lot more time than Cindy realized. As if that wasn’t enough, Cindy ended up with the flu two weeks ago, and it put her behind in two classes. It was nearing mid-terms, and all her classes had assignments, exams or papers due. One class in particular had a 5 page research paper on business strategies. Cindy was allowed to narrow the topic within certain parameters. Fortunately, Cindy had taken a class the previous semester, and had written a paper on a topic which would meet the criteria with a few minor tweaks. The professor has a strict plagiarism policy, and she knows all papers must be submitted electronically to be checked for originality. Normally, Cindy would do new research, but given the time crunch, Cindy decided to submit her previous paper. After all, she was the author. Should Cindy have been concerned?

  1. Review the video on plagiarism.
  2. Find at least 2 additional scholarly resources (no, Wikipedia may not be used), and explore the topic of academic plagiarism.
  3. Should Cindy be afraid of submitting her paper because of the plagiarism policy at her school?
  4. Is this plagiarism? Why?
  5. Is this an ethical situation?  Why? or Why not?

Your response should be thorough and not simply a short answer.  

1.3 Importance of Critical Thinking 

First, read the assigned articles on Critical Thinking.  Next, watch the assigned video on critical thinking.  

For this discussion, what do you believe is the importance of Critical Thinking as a graduate student? for online students?  for a professional ethics course? 

Your initial post needs to include at least 2 additional resources concerning critical thinking.  You may use the online librarian if you need assistance or you may use resources from the Additional Resources section.