This group discussion is concerned with the destruction of art and censorship.
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Discipline Arts
Assignment type : Case Study
Description
Unit III – Topics in Art Group Discussion ARTS1301 Fall 2017
This group discussion is concerned with the destruction of art and censorship. Students will watch several short videos and review one web site on these two related topics. Students will then post an original response and then respond to two other students’ posts. In other words, students will make a total of 3 posts worth a total of 50 points. Please read the instructions carefully as this discussion has multiple parts.
This assignment fulfills the following state mandated SLO (Student Learning Objective): Social Responsibility. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competence by identifying the contributions of various cultures; understanding the role civic responsibility plays in how institutions interact; and identifies the challenges associated with regional, national, and/or global communities.
Posting Deadlines
– Posting #1: Post response to Professor’s topic thread (1 post addressing both Part 1 and Part 2); Due by Thursday, November 30 10:00 am
– Postings #2: Posts to Student responses (pick 2 student responses and post 1 response to each); Due by Thursday, December 7, 10:00 am
Be sure to hit “reply” directly from the original posting from the professor (first deadline) and then be sure to hit “reply” directly from your colleagues’ original posting. This will keep the conversation threads organized.
The discussion will be closed for grading on the final due date. No late postings will be accepted after due dates.
This assignment is intended to act as a substitute for classroom discussion on topics related to artistic processes and personal experiences in the visual arts. This discussion is in the spirit of academic discourse. It should be fun to discover new processes and to learn from other students who have attempted some of them. Please be mindful of your tone when responding in writing. Differences of opinion are acceptable; derogatory statements are not acceptable.
Grading Rubric
This assignment is worth 50 points total.
Posting Deadline #1: The two parts are worth 15 points each. (2 @ 15 = 30 points)
Posting Deadline #2: The two response postings are worth 10 points each. (2 @ 10 = 20 points)
There is no minimum or maximum amount of “text” for this assignment; however, a simple “I agree…” is not a response. How and with what do you agree? Explain. Your comments should show that you read the passage(s) and watched the video links. I am hoping there will be a healthy interchange of experiences and ideas related to our course content.
Posting #1 Destruction of Art – Part One
Part 1. Please read pages 40 – 41, and 656 – 657 in Gateways to Art regarding art censorship and the Nazi confiscation/destruction/exhibition of so-called Degenerate Art. Then, watch the videos below about the Nazi’s Degenerate Art exhibition and ISIS’s current destruction of World Heritage sites. (All video link to external sites. There is no sound for the first video.)
Posting #1 Destruction of Art – Part One
Part 1. Please read pages 40 – 41, and 656 – 657 in Gateways to Art regarding art censorship and the Nazi confiscation/destruction/exhibition of so-called Degenerate Art. Then, watch the videos below about the Nazi’s Degenerate Art exhibition and ISIS’s current destruction of World Heritage sites. (All video link to external sites. There is no sound for the first video.)
Review actual film footage of the Degenerate Art Exhibit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtKNtnORwQE (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Review videos on ISIS ‘s destruction of World Heritage sites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvOofC7zxjY (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
UNESCO was established in 1945 to act as a global force in civic responsibility to act across cultures and communities. Review the “Protecting Our Heritage and Fostering Creativity” portion of the UNESCO web site. UNESCO has set policies and procedures for safeguarding cultural heritage worldwide in times of emergency and ongoing instability.
https://en.unesco.org/themes/protecting-our-heritage-and-fostering-creativity (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Write1-2 paragraphs that demonstrates that you have watched and thought critically about the required videos, the UNESCO web site, and have read the textbook pages posted above. In addition, your post should address the following questions: Is censorship ever appropriate? If so, when? How do we as American citizens address the destruction of human history at world heritage sites? What would you do if this was happening in your community? This portion of the assignment is worth 15 points.
Posting #1 Censorship – Part Two
Part 2. A type of Censorship experienced recently is included in your textbook on page 655. Read about the reaction to Fischl’s Falling Woman. Then review the video of the artist discussing his creation of the statue (video includes images of artist working in his studio) for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNXAcv26gfQ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
(2016)
Write1-2 paragraphs that demonstrates you have watched and thought about your personal response to censorship. How does this censorship vary from that of the Nazi or ISIS attacks? Do you personally feel the censoring of this statue was appropriate? How should censorship be approached? Are there alternatives you could suggest? This portion of the assignment is worth 15 points.
Format MLA
Academic Level: –
Volume of 2 pages (550 words)
Type of service: Custom writing
