1. Initial post: After completing all the preparatory work, compose a new initial thread (initial post) of at least 500 words. Your initial thread post must answer BOTH QUESTIONS to earn credit. Use paragraphs to organize your response and address each prompt separately.

Prompt 1: The directors of the documentary, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry ask us to consider the role of the artist in society. In your response, first discuss how Ai Weiwei answers this question concerning the artist’s role in society, and second discuss how you would answer the question. Make reference to one of the the following pieces discussed in the film and the other provided materials to support your ideas: Remembering (backpack piece), Study of Perspectives (the middle finger photographs), or the Sunflower Seeds installation.
Things to consider as you formulate your reply: should the artist be an activist, or should the artist focus on expression through a specific medium leaving politics aside?

2. Prompt 2: Choose either the Trace installation, which is large scale series of portraits, made of legos, and originally exhibited at Alcatraz in 2014, or the #SafePassage installation, which was a large scale installation made of life jackets originally exhibited in 2016.
First, Read through the links and spend some time looking at the images of the installations.
Second, research the topic Ai is commenting on in his work (freedom of expression/refugee crisis).
In your post, first, describe the installation using the elements of art and explain what drew you to the work. Second, offer a brief analysis of the installation’s purpose and meaning by focusing on what is Ai calling attention to and why. Last, discuss whether or not the successful? Justify your response with evidence from the work and your research.
You should review this video on Goya’s Third of May, which is successful work of art because Goya merges form and content together to communicate his message.
You can begin your research here.

Directions
Read Why Grammar Counts at Work by Susan Adams (Forbes)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/07/20/why-grammar-counts-at-work/#16680a7e421f

and answer the following, each in several complete sentences:

Summarize Adamss main ideas and explain why you agree or disagree with her.
Adams concludes her article with several reasons why utilizing correct grammar and mechanics leads to career success. Choose one reason and explain it in your own words.
Given your learning from Adamss work, as well as our lessons this week, discuss one aspect of grammar and mechanics you will be working to improve in your writing. Explain what steps you plan to take, and outline a clear goal for yourself.
Be sure that your Reflection is at least 150 words and fully answers all questions and make sure to let the Reflection Rubric guide you.