Cultural Event ReportAs a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond
your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to attend a
“cultural event” and report on your experience.
- Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or musical performance before the end of Week 10.
- Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.
- Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
- Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces.
- Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
Note: Submit your cultural event choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5.
Visiting a Museum
- It
makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches
visiting a city for the first time. Find out what there is available to
see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently
housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.
- If
there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it
while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other
things in the museum.
- Make notes as you go through the museum
and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you.
While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you
do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.
- The
quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you
spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually
see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding one or two (1
or 2) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering
those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums even have benches
where you can sit and study a particular piece.
- If you are
having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask
yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly
caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want
to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2)
particular pieces?
Attending a Performance
- Check
your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost
performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of
almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost
much less.
- Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost
anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up”
a bit.
- Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you
are offered by the usher; you will probably want to make notes on it
during or after the performance.
- Turn off your cell phone before
entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or
to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.
- Most
long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the
lights start blinking, it is a sign that the performance is about to
begin.
- Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece
of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time)
which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to
make notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things
which are not enjoyable.
Your assignment must:
- Be
typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA Style format.
Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Include
a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the student’s name,
the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page
and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
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