Each week you will submit via Canvas a written response papers to the weeks readings. The length of these will vary depending upon the number and nature of that weeks readings. These response papers should include, for each assigned reading: a) a summary of the authors argument; b) what you learned from the readings; c) … Read more
The author analyzes two main problems with Hamilton the musical and also discusses what is missing from the narrative– summarize what is missing from the musical. – 6sentences, Manahatta combines two timelines in a single-story, with several roles double-cast –meaning one actor is required to play two characters– explain what is accomplished by seeing one … Read more
You will be watching an artist lecture by Kerry James Marshall. Marshall presented this lecture in conjunction with his major retrospective exhibition “Mastry” at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago in May 2016 ). In this lecture Marshall shares stories about his experiences as an emerging artist and his trajectory into a successful … Read more
Research a digital initiative in museums in the US or internationally and evaluate the effectiveness of the program. It could be a digital exhibition, program, or engagement strategy. Some questions to think about: What makes it successful or not? Consider the Institution that hosted the program? How does the online content relate to the Institution’s … Read more
Research a digital initiative in museums in the US or internationally and evaluate the effectiveness of the program. It could be a digital exhibition, program, or engagement strategy. Some questions to think about: What makes it successful or not? Consider the Institution that hosted the program? How does the online content relate to the Institution’s … Read more
Imagine yourself in a job at a museum in the US (for example, Chief Curator), research your salary range, and write up a justification for how you came to that number. Use search engines like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and other job websites for your research. (approximately 500 words, include job title, museum, city, etc., and list … Read more
For this blog, focus on one specific component of the film, making a connection with a contemporary surveillance issue. Reference specific scenes from the film, along with integrating at least one of the supplemental materials from this unit (reading, documentary). You can also use outside information if you like, but make sure it comes from … Read more
1. Read chapters from “Ruined by Design” by Mike Monteiro: “Moving Fast and Breaking Things”, “All the White Boys in the Room”, “Choosing Where to Work”, “How to Set up for Success” and “Oh, the Monsters We’ll Kill”.2. Reading: Joyce Carol Oates, Notes on Failure Take 3 quotes from each of the article and write … Read more
For this assignment listen to the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and submit a brief description of what you think it means. There is no right of wrong answer, this is strictly your own opinion. What images does it bring to mind? If it were included in a movie soundtrack how do you … Read more
Watch and listen to the video of the Veridis Quartet’s performance of the second movement of Haydn’s String Quartet No. 62, linked just above this assignment in this week’s Moodle block. This movement is an example of a Theme and Variations form. Revel describes this form this way: “A theme is presented and then altered … Read more