In groups of ten students that will be randomly assigned by the Blackboard system, generate a series of individual blog entries concerning the differences between art and entertainment. Each student must post at least two entries for this project: the first, which must be at least 250 words, should be derived from one or more of the following questions; and the second, which must be approximately 50 words, should respond to the main entry of at least one other student in the group. Feel free to draw from the listening, reading, and video assignments, but these posts should reflect your own critical assessment of the topic-in other words, treat the following questions as prompts for a stimulating and well-informed discussion.
• What is the difference between art and entertainment?
• How has the commercial music industry affected the artistic integrity of popular musicians?
• What are some of the functions music has served in your own experience?