DB unit 1

DB unit 1 last week

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Assignment Details

Part 1

Research a photographer.

•Choose 1 photographer from the following list:

◦Edward Weston

◦Julia Margaret Cameron

◦Henri Cartier-Bresson

◦Berenice Abbott

◦Ansel Adams

◦Carrie Mae Weems

•Use the textbook, intellipath material, the Internet, and the Unit Resources for help.

Choose a Photograph.

•Choose 1 photograph of your chosen artist’s work.

•List the photographer’s name, the title of the photograph, and the date it was taken.

•Upload your photo, pasting it directly into the Discussion Board window. Do not post an attachment.

•Click here for help on How to Post Photos to the Discussion Board.

Discuss Your Choice.

•Why did you choose this photographer?

•Explain at least 1 of the purposes and functions of the artist’s work. (See the text for more information about the purposes and functions of art.)

Part 2

Create Your Photograph.

•Inspired by the photography of your chosen artist, create a similar photograph of your own using your phone, a camera, or any other photographic device.

•Explain how your photograph is similar in subject matter and content.

•Upload your photo pasting it directly into the Discussion Board window. Do not post an attachment.

•Click here for help on How to Post Photos to the Discussion Board.

•Respond to 2 classmates with substantive posts. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):

◦Unit 1: World of Art: Functions & Evaluations

◦Unit 1: Referencing Art and Times

◦Unit 1: What is Art?

DB 2 DUE Today

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Assignment Details

The architecture of the ancient Greco-Roman world influenced many buildings in the United States capitol.

Research a building in Washington, D.C. that integrates at least 3 elements of Greek or Roman architecture. Use the textbook, intellipath materials, the Internet, this resource Web site and the Unit Resources for help.

Include the following in your post:

1The name of the building and its location in Washington, D.C.

2Who was the designer or chief architect?

3What year was it built?

4Identify the 3 architectural elements influenced by ancient Greek or Roman structures. Explain their function indicating knowledge of the terms.

5Include the image of the building in Washington, D.C. and any other examples that support your post. Paste them directly to the Discussion Board. Do not post an attachment.

Respond to at least two classmates with substantive posts. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

Reference

Architecture Week. (2011). Great buildings collection. Retrieved from http://www.greatbuildings.com/

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

DB 3 DUE

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each unit.

Assignment Details

Part 1

Many works of art use symbols to communicate meaning. Research the definition of the word “symbol,” and complete the following:

•Choose a work of art from 1 of the following artists:

◦Tiziano Vecelli (known as Titian)

◦Leonardo Da Vinci

◦Michelangelo Buonarotti

◦Raphael Stanza

◦Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

◦Gian Lorenzo Bernini

•Explain the use of at least 2 symbols in the work.

◦What are their meanings, and what is the message they convey?

◦How are these symbols used in today’s culture?

•Include the artist’s name, the title of the work, and the date of the work in your post. Paste an image of the work directly into the DB window. Do not post an attachment.

Part 2

Find 2 symbols that you encounter every day in your environment, and complete the following:

•Explain the meaning of the symbols and what they communicate.

•How are they similar or different from the symbols you researched in Part 1?

•Paste an image of these symbols directly into the DB window. You can take a photo or draw them. Do not post as an attachment.

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):

•Unit 3: Art: Middle Ages and the Renaissance

•Unit 3: Middle Ages

•Unit 3: Medieval Culture & the Early Renaissance

•Unit 3: The Early, High and Northern Renaissance

•Unit 3: Renaissance