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
Choose 1 of the following works to discuss the topic controversy and art:
• Richard Serra's Tilted Arc,1981
• Chris Ofili's The Holy Virgin Mary, 1996
• Erik Ravelo's Children On the Cross or "Los Intocables" series 2013
• Judy Chicago's Dinner Table, 1974-1979
• Christo and Jeanne-Claude, The Umbrellas, 1984-1991
• Banksy's, Rat with a Camera, 2005
Complete the following:
• Describe and explain how this work was viewed when it was created.
• Include an image of the work in addition to the artist's name, the title of the artwork, the year made, and the materials used. Paste an image of the work directly into the DB window. Do not post an attachment.
• Explain how and why the work was viewed as controversial.
• Explain how the work of art you selected prompted social change or awareness.
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.
References
Ofili, C. (1996). The Holy Virgin Mary [Collage]. Retrieved from the khan Academy Web site:https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/global-culture/identity-body/identity-body-europe/a/chris-ofili-the-holy-virgin-mary
WTTW. (n.d.). Richard Serra's Tilted Arc. Retrieved fromhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/cultureshock/flashpoints/visualarts/tiltedarc_a.html