Introduction to the Fine Arts: The Classics |
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Instructor: Cher Carnell
Email: Cher.Carnell@wwu.edu
Telephone: 650-2274 ext. 2
Meeting Time: T/R 8-9:20
Location: CH 131
Office Hours: By appointment, 19 High St. Hall |
Course Description |
Who are the truly great artists in Art, Dance, Music and Theatre? If we measure “greatness” as endurance over time, what distinguishes certain artists as exceptional creative contributors to society and culture? Why are these artists, and their work, important? Guest lecturers Dr. Antonella Antonini, Dr. Alan Stein, Professor Timothy Fitzpatrick, and Dr. Deborah Currier Greer will be sharing their thoughts and offering unique perspectives. Students enrolled should expect to share theirs as well, with small and large group in-class discussions and free-write journals. We will be exchanging ideas and practicing articulation of thought. Four 2-page papers will be required.
“In great art there is no beginning and end in point of time. All time is comprehended.”
--Robert Henri
“The first and last task required of genius is the love of truth.”
--Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
“It is through . . .art and art only that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence.”
--Oscar Wilde |
Learning Expectations |
In this course you will:
- Develop your ability to articulate your individual perspective, in both discussion and reflective writing
- Read and write for the purposes of discovery, learning, thinking and communicating
- Learn about the concept of artistic greatness in Art, Dance, Music, Theatre: What defines it? Who illustrates it?
- Explore the philosophy of Aesthetics as we examine the question: Why do the Fine Arts matter to society as a whole, to you as an individual?
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Assignments |
Four reflective essay papers will be required
- Due Tuesday, 10/16: Why Do You Believe the Fine Arts Are Important?
2 pages, double-spaced
- Due Tuesday, 10/30: Your Response to a Quote that Resonates With Your Thoughts.
2 pages, double-spaced (quotes posted at course website)
- Due Tuesday, 11/13: Reflective Essay on (assigned reading). 2 pages, double-spaced
- Due Tuesday, 11/17: Reflective Essay on (assigned reading). 2 pages, double-spaced
Also required:
- Midterm exam, Tuesday, 10/30
- Take home reflective essay final exam, Monday, 12/10, before 1 pm
- Free-write journal, for in-class free-writes; do not come to class without your spiral notebook!! Due T., 12/4
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Grading |
- Grades will be assigned as follows:
- Free-write journal, 10 points
- Classroom discussion participation, 10 points
- Each assigned 2-page paper, 20 points
- Midterm, 10 points
- Final exam, 10 points
Criteria for an A
- Organized around a clear central idea
- In depth insight into subject
- Excellent critical analysis of subject
- No grammatical or spelling errors
- Excellent use of language
Criteria for a B
- Organized around a clear central idea
- Good insight into subject
- Good analysis of subject
- Few grammatical or spelling errors
- Good use of language
Criteria for a C
- Central idea not clear
- Lack of organization
- Little insight, purely informational
- Flawed analysis
- More than 3 spelling or grammatical errors
- Cumbersome use of language
Criteria for a D
- No central idea
- No organization
- No insight
- Flawed analysis
- Incorrect information
- Spelling and grammatical errors throughout
Criteria for an F
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