Category: Art

Video Lecture
Reading – Mesopotamia.pdf
Outside Video – Please watch the first ten minutes of the video above on the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Section1
Artwork gives us many insights into the way that ancient Sumerians viewed the world. Start with Sumerian votive figures (these are discussed in your reading for the week). What purpose did these figures serve? Use specific visual details to support your answer. What do these figures suggest about the relationship between humans and their gods?
Next turn your attention to the Standard of Ur, one of the great masterpieces of ancient Sumerian art. Based on your observations, what sort of image does the Standard of Ur construct of ideal kingship? How does the standard of Ur represent the king? What must a good king do? What obligations does a king owe to his people? Use specific visual evidence!
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the story of a king who does not serve his people well and displeases the gods. How does this notion reinforce the relationship between humans and the gods suggested by the votive figures? What happens to Gilgamesh as a result of his bad practices? Name the piece of art described in the lecture that reflects imagery from the Epic of Gilgamesh? Using what you know about the Epic of Gilgamesh, describe one example from your own experience of how the Gilgamesh story resonates in later literature or contemporary popular culture.
Section 2
What purpose did these [votive] figures serve? Use specific details to support your answer. What relationship do these figures suggest about the relationship between humans and their gods? DO NOT WRITE NEW MATERIAL–THIS SHOULD BE COPIED AND PASTED DIRECTLY FROM SECTION 1.

Group Discussion Discussion Project: Deriving Meaning. Your Post due Wednesday, Replies to classmates are due Sunday
Posts due on Wednesday by 11:59PM, 4 Replies to Classmates are Due Sunday by 11:59PM
Assignment Goals:
In your readings from Chapters 1-4, you learned about the “nuts and bolts of art.” Chapter 3 described the different art media (what it’s made out of of) and art methods (how it’s made). In Chapter 4 you learned about how to derive meaning from an artwork. Let’s take some of this new knowledge and apply to your personal life experience in the field.
Instructions:
For this discussion, let’s evaluate what you learned from reading Chapters 1-4. Find (2) “Local” Artworks that you really really like and use the tools covered in the class so far to interpret the artwork. Don’t know where to find art in your life? See the prompt below for more detailed instructions.
Post Guidelines:
All the chapter readings so far have addressed what defines a work of art, the formal elements it an artwork’s specific design, the principles of the artwork’s composition, what and how the artwork was made (its media), and finally how we can derive meaning from a work of art. All of the chapters are interrelated to each other. For example, a work of art’s subject matter can relate to how it’s made ( as seen in 4.2 Tlaloc Vessel. 1440-1469.) Sometimes the way we experience or encounter a work of art adds to its meaning as is the case with 4.9 Olifar Eliasson’s very public The New York City Waterfalls, 2008. Other times the iconography of a work of art can let us know what it means as seen in the case of the 3.31 Arabic Graffiti, from Egypt, that in reads “Revolution is in our veins,” 2012.
But sometimes the meaning of an artwork is unclear without the proper context; as would be the case with 2.4 Paul Klee, Bounds of the Intellect, 1927. The visual iconography doesn’t necessarily tell us very much. The title is kind of hint in the right direction, but what the work “means” is still pretty unclear. This is where research comes into play. After typing the artist’s name, artwork title, and its date into Google I was able to discover that this painting was created while Paul Klee was instructor at the Bauhaus–A German Art School. Paul Klee was the son of a musicologist and he drew parallels between sound and art. The obsessively repetitive lines in in the lower part of Klees’s composition act as a visual representation of sound.
OK, It’s Time to Experience Some Art and Derive its Meaning.
Where to look:If you know of a public work of art that you have seen, on your normal daily commute, that you would like to discuss, feel free to choose this option. Art is everywhere; murals, sculptures, statues, urban art, it is all fine.
No Art nearby? No worries; many local museums have lists of their permanent collections of art. Here are a few locals:San Diego Museum of ArtLinks to an external site.
Museum of Contemporary Museum of ArtLinks to an external site.
Oceanside Museum of ArtLinks to an external site.
But don’t just limit your expectations of where art can be found to formal settings, like a gallery or museum. The links below are to places that art exists that aren’t in traditional museum spaces.Writerz BlokLinks to an external site.
Stuart Collection UCSDLinks to an external site.
Local Muralist: Hugo CrosthwaiteLinks to an external site.
The most important aspect of the art selections you make this week is choosing something you find fascinating. Art is all around you. Just remember to take a deep breath, and try to start to see the things around you in a new way.
How to Analyze Each Artwork:Your formal analysis, of the art you find, will rely on everything we’ve learned about so far in the class to help contextualize a work of art:
Chapter 1 covered how to define works of art in relation to what it is, its relationship to visual culture, and the artist who created it.
Chapter 2 examined how to identify the formal elements, principals of composition, and structural systems (when applicable) of an artwork.
Chapter 3 explored the different media from which artworks are made.
Chapter 4 explored the ways in which we can derive the meaning of a work of art.
Independent research; you will need to be able further your understanding and validate your initial attraction to each artwork through a little digging. Internet research is fine; there a a ton of great resources out there to help you derive the meaning of your choices this week. (BTW subreddits are not good places to find reliable information about art).
We’re going to borrow from the textbook and use this set of questions below to guide your analysis as it relates to CONTEXT.
Who is the artist?
What/How was the art made?
What is the title?
Does the title relate tot he content?
Part 1: Images of the Artworks:
Find 2 artworks you feel inspired by or surprised by after looking at the resources above. Provide an image of each artwork. Embed the image into the body of your post.
Wondering how to embed images? Watch this video:

Part 2: Written Analysis:
Your analysis of the work of art you find should be evaluated in an essay format. Remember you are trying to dig a little deeper than what is on the surface to further your understanding of the artworks you chose.
Choose two Local Artworks from the resource list above or find one on your own. Be considerate of the arts location….If it’s in a public space, the artwork is “site specific,” it has a relationship to the place that it is installed. How does your selected artwork, and how the artwork appears, related to the location where it is?
Include as much of the following information about the image in your essay:
Artist’s name (if you have it)
Title of work, date, size, medium, and subject matter (use some Chapter 3 terms)
Location of the art (city, neighborhood)
First glance (What caught your eye?)
How are the elements applied in the work? (use some Chapter 2 terms)
How does the overall composition relate a meaning and/or function to you? (use some Chapter 1 terms)
What is around the work (next to, behind, above, nearby, etc.)?
Your internet research. What did you learn about the artwork and the artist who made it?
What is your personal interpretation (this is required if other methods of research were lacking)? Did the research you did enhance the meaning? How do you feel about it (before and after the research)? (use some Chapter 4 terms)
Grammar:
The use of correct grammar is expected for all written material in this class; however I think that is essential that you write in a style that is conversational and that suits your personal voice. I fully support making sure that what you are writing sound like yourself. Just try to spend the time to be clear about the ideas you are trying to express. Make sure to include enough information to get your points across. I realize we live in a world of texts, emojis, and tweets and they are totally fine in other areas of your life, but in a college classroom, they just usually don’t provide enough information to fully explore ideas; so a little extra effort is a good idea. Here are some Guide to Group Discussion Posting and Replies
Peer Reply(s):
You must Reply to a minimum of (4 )of your classmates per week.
Peer Feedback Goals:
Make sure to respectfully comment on others’ choices while replying. Keep in mind that your personal reactions, to art, differ from other’s because reactions are subjective and based on your life experience; often we need more than one set of eyes to see the big picture.
In the “Reply” window to a peer’s contribution provide feedback on what they have submitted for the current week.
Reply Format
Deep Dives: You must meaningfully reply in detail, I call these “deep dives,” to two separate peers artwork (s). Use the following points when replying in a “deep dive:” These can be about 100-150 words each.
Complement: add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves upon what your peer(s) have contributed.
Connection: a relationship in which an idea is linked or associated with something else. Tell your peers how what they have shared is associated with an idea that comes from your own personal experience. How does it relate to your life and experience in this class?
Comment: a written remark expressing an opinion or reaction. This can be positive or negative, as long as your comments are respectful and empathetic to your peer’s writing.
Quotation: quotation(s) taken from a textbook or some other source are one of the best ways to validate a comment and solidify a connection. (You must always include citations) This just means that you are supporting your ideas with other facts from reliable sources.
You must to reply, in brief, to at least two other peer’s artworks. These “scratch the surface” comments can take the form of a simple sentence.
These can take the form of a superficial compliment, connection, or comment.
Group Discussion Assignment Grading and Assessment
Parameters
In order to earn full credit you must submit a total of 5 times per discussion assignment.(1) Personal Post that includes a properly embedded image of your current project(s)
(2) “Deep Dive” comments addressed to individual classmate’s projects.
(2) “Scratch the Surface” comments addressed to other classmate’s projects.
Grading

Please select the “more” icon in the upper right hand corner of this page to show the grading rubric for this assignment. If accessing this course by using the Canvas Student App, you will not see the icon. Instead, please use the menu to locate the rubric.
Deadlines
Initial post (your written project essay) is due by WEDNESDAY at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Response postings should be completed no later than SATURDAY at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Tips for Success:The key to a good discussion is interaction. Therefore, it is expected that you will log in and participate in the discussions on a minimum of two separate days per unit, but logging in more is encouraged.
Interaction is the key to a productive and meaningful discussion between you, your peers, and your instructor, so your goal and approach should be meaningful interaction rather than meeting minimum point requirements.
Please make sure that you are scrolling down and reading through all the submissions before replying. If you only reply to the top first two or three student’s posts that means they are getting a lot of feedback while other students are not getting any. Once a student has more than three replies, associated to the original post, move on and find someone else to reply to.
Please note that posting all, or the majority, of your replies on the last day of the discussion after 9:00 PM will be considered for point deduction since this greatly decreases the interaction and impact of your posts.
Grading Breakdown
This is a Group Discussion for the whole class. Participation in Class Discussions accounts for 30% of your overall grade in the class.
Your Post, which includes an embedded in progress image and self assessment is worth 50% of the possible points for this Discussion Assignment. (1 Post = 50% of grade)
The (2) “Deep Dive” peer responses combined with the (2) “Scratch the Surface” peer responses are worth 50% of the possible points for this Discussion Assignment. (4 Replies = 50% of grade)
FORMAL ANALYSIS [The table bellow describes terminology we have covered so far in the textbook reading(s)]

INFORMATION fully identifying the two works you are writing about – artist, title, date, medium, size, and location. I know that there may not be a location for a contemporary work, but provide as much information as you can. • COMPARISON ESSAY on the topic of Art Then/Art Now • PHOTOS. Submit photographs of both of your works. You can either embed them in your essay, or submit them as separate files For your comparison, write a 3-page essay comparing and contrasting your two objects. Your essay should include the following: • A paragraph about each of your artists (basic biographical information, written in your own words) • A description of each work of art. Think of the choices each artist is making, and how those impact the viewer. Consider composition, color, light, perspective, texture, etc. • A discussion of process. Tell me about the medium of each work, and how the manner in which each work is created is similar or different. • An analysis of subject and meaning. Are these artists saying something similar or different about the common theme they have addressed? *attached are some examples. do not use*

Graphic Design Research paper: Visual Change in the History of Graphic Design
Purpose of assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to write about graphic design in
theory, history, and visual communication; to use design terminology and to create a well-argued
5 page finalized research paper which expresses understanding.
Students will choose from one of the prompt areas:
• Graphic designer from a marginalized group with a body of work created before 1990.
• Digital technologies and aesthetics in graphic design, 1984 to the present…
• Universal signs, symbols e.g. disability, travel, architecture
• Artistic changes to 20th c graphical art forms as countercultural gesture.
• Sustainable practices in package design
• Graphics as sculpture, works of art by graphic designers.
Note: your topic can touch on, but differ from these, but must include some component of
transformation or change present in the graphic work.
Req. 1. Abstract with topic sentence framing the context for the paper – due Oct 9.
Req. 2. Presentation of paper The paper should use Chicago Manual of Style, either
(author/date) or (notes/bibliography) system for all sources. Include one or more quotation or
block quote, properly cited and referenced. List or bibliography at end with peer-reviewed
sources only. Pagination, 1” margins,12’ font, title page are required. Student name, date, course,
my last name per page. Double-space, proofread, spell check the text. Note: Ai tools – the tool
must appear as a source in the list or bibliography. (CSU policy on Ai)
Req. 3. Images Include captioned image/s for all designs and add as a last page or pages (can be
a 6th page etc) Reference within the text as (fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 3).
Req. 4. Content Introduce the paper with a thesis about the topic and what you want to achieve.
Example: This essay is an investigation of Futurist typography as a 20th c attack on classical
page designs of previous centuries. Give detailed description of any designs shown in the
discussion. Explain the work or the designer/s and talk about how it demonstrates change.
Compare and contrast to another work.
Tip: If discussing design start with the formal elements and how they relate to meaning. What
did the Futurists do with type to change meaning?
Req. 4. – Structure Page 0 – title page
Page 1 – introduction to artworks, connection (general information and thesis)
Page 2 – design/er in historical context/theoretical framework
Page 3 – description of artworks and analysis using form, content; meaning.
Page 4 – development of analysis to include ‘contrasting’ designs.
Page 5 – completion of analysis, conclusion.
Bibliography/reference list
Grading will be based on the strengths of the visual analysis, completion of requirements 1 – 4,
and attention to writing style, sentence structure, proofreading

Use the images and files attached to create a business plan project that aligns with instructions and directions. Make sure to see all attached files. WHAT IS A BUSINESS PLAN? A business plan is an essential planning and tracking tool. Some entrepreneurs believe that their business is too small to need a business plan. However, “businesses that fail to plan, plan to fail.” A business plan will help you start your business, make day-to-day operating decisions, get financing and to keep yourself and your business on track. Without a business plan, you will waste time, energy and money. You may also lose sight of your objectives and goals. There are many samples of business plans available from the library or websites listed on the last page of this syllabus. We will be focusing on the main components of a business plan for this project and they are as follows: Executive Summary- This is a broad overview of the business plan which emphasizes the major goals of the organization. It will summarize the company objectives, identify products and services, explain the competitive advantage, review the market, forecast revenue, expenses and profitability and the financing needs of the business. Business Profile- This will describe the long-range objectives of the organization, what it does, who its customers are and its position in the market. It will describe the business operation and its major areas of expertise. Organization Structure- This will provide details of the business ownership, management functions and key personnel. Market Study- This describes who your customer is, identifies the competition, explains pricing strategy and any barriers to your business. Financial Information- Information obtained during your marketstudy will assist you in developing an opening balance sheet and cash flow forecast for one year. A Sample Menu- must fit the concept with prices that will be completive in the Reno restaurant market. WRITTEN PORTION: It cannot be done the last night. This is a semester long project and you will have to devote a few hours each week to your business plan. We will be working on the different components of your plan as the semester goes on. In Chapter 5 (Week #4) of the text we will begin discussing the overall look and feel or your business plan.

1.Brief:
-Design a small interior space (a reading room, ) that showcases tectonic principles. The goal is to design a space where the construction is visible, and the materials are used honestly and creatively.
2.Focus Areas:
-Material Selection: Choose two or three primary materials (e.g., steel, wood, concrete, glass) and use them in ways that celebrate their natural qualities.
-Visible Structure: Design the space so that the structural elements (e.g., beams, supports) are visible and become part of the aesthetic.
-Joints and Connections: Pay special attention to how materials meet. Use exposed joints or connections as part of the design language.
3.Deliverables:
-Sketch or Diagram: Students should sketch the layout and detail the material choices and how the structure is expressed.
-Material Board: Prepare a small material board that shows the chosen materials, their textures, and how they interact within the space.
5- drawing show elevation and measurement
4 .Presentation: Each student will present their design to the class, explaining their material choices, the structural elements they highlighted, and how their design embodies tectonic principles.

Make an original work of art based on a theme, object or practice we’ve discussed in class.
Identify something we’ve talked about from class and then make a new version of it that makes sense for you and your life. This way YOU become the artist.
For this midterm, you will make an original work of art based on an object or concept from class. Find something we learned about in class, research it and then make a new version of it that makes sense for you and your life. This way YOU become the artist. Your work of art can reflect YOU, but it should be clear that you are drawing from an idea in class. There are no limits to what this can look like.
The creative assignment is an opportunity to reflect what you have learned so far and continue to learn through your own process. This assignment is worth 100 points. Please submit an image/video of your artwork with your name where I can see it AND your 300 word reflection.
In addition to making something creative, you will need to submit a written reflection for your project:
Your response should be at least 300 words and expand on your outline
Even though this essay is short, you need to use complete sentences (no bullet points) and format the paper as an essay
Identify what your process was like, and how it may have differed from your original plan
What your project means to you now/ what you learned
Looking at your creative project, what do you think about the artist you were inspired by? What questions do you have for them?
i think you can figure out what the class is like if you look at the syllabus. i think you have to physically draw something.

I need help with drawing the view looking down on it ,I mean from the top
– see the image attached to draw it top of it by using
-draw the view looking down on it ,I mean from the top
– width 16” inches
-thickens 3”
-9 pleces of woods
– 7 spaces
– color the wood places
– down explean your drawing with afew senteces

Each Reflective Essay has one or more questions that need to be considered in essay format. I changed the name of this assignment from Analytical Paper to Reflective Essay because I want you to bring your own perspective (lived experience), your own research interests, and your own voice to the essay. Each Reflective Essay should a thoughtful, substantial response of 1.5-2 pages plus a cited references page. Grading will be based on content and formal writing (spelling/grammar/formatting). Please see Rubric for details. Please note, clicking Save as Draft will not submit your Reflective Essay. It allows you to save your submission and come back to it later. Your instructor will not be able to access any submissions saved this way and you will not receive credit for the assignment.
CHOOSE ONE: Option A or B
Reflective Essay #2 Prompt Option A:Based upon what you have learned in Module 1 and Module 2, consider how the shift in philosophy (pre-modern to modern and modern to post-modern) are evident in the type of work artists were making. For example, throughout the 19th-century artists had a very conservative mindset when it came to the presentation of art. The images and art forms that were made during this time were composed of a certain artistic mold which reflected conservative moral values, virtuosity, righteousness, nobility, sacrifice, and Christianity. Most artists during this time period conformed to the common artistic mold, which is clearly seen in the works of that century. The 20th century, however, saw a new period of design known as modernism, which would eventually lead to postmodernism after World War II. Select four or five examples in order to discuss in Reaction Essay #2 how the modernist and postmodernist periods were composed of very revolutionary and transformative images. Modern artists looked ahead to the future and not to the past, they supported freedom of expression and equality. How did that manifest in work meant for propaganda? [at the top of your submission, stipulate you’re responding to Prompt A]
or…
Reflective Essay #2 Prompt Option B: Discuss Mary Wigman’s role in Nazi Germany. She was far more complicit (accommodating to the questionable act of following Hitler) than Laban or Jooss. How might this association (coupled with her also being a female artist) place her in a darker light, even though she eventually turns against the Nazi regime? Can you think of any other tragic characters from United States’ history, who have been on the ‘wrong side of history’? Would this modern dance pioneer be better known had she not fallen in step with the Nazis? How does our memory become affected? What does it do to the art they have left behind? Consider all these points when drafting your responses. Remember, the body/dance is different than visual art. Years ago, we could not record live performance the way we can now. Memories were the main way of transference. Hence, propaganda becomes embedded in our thoughts and is able to live well beyond the normal life span of an ephemeral work. [at the top of your submission, stipulate you’re responding to Prompt B]
Initial Source to consider (though you are expected to do your own research to add):
Mary Wigman: A Dance Pioneer With an Awkward Past

Analyze how each movement reflects societal changes and personal expression. Impressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Street Art
Requirements:
Interpretation (100 words):Describe how each art movement represents its time period. Discuss the key characteristics of each movement and how they respond to the social, political, or cultural climate of their era.
Personal Connection (50 words):Share a personal experience with a particular art movement or piece. Explain why it resonates with you and how it has influenced your understanding or appreciation of art.
Cultural Impact (50 words):Identify a contemporary artist or movement that addresses social issues. Provide a brief example of how their work reflects or challenges current societal norms.
Reflection (50 words):Discuss how your views on art have evolved. What styles or techniques have you explored, and how have they contributed to your personal growth as an artist or art enthusiast?
Total: 300 words