Event Presentation Visit an online, virtual event or museum. In the “Event Presentation” discussion, I will post websites that you can use to find these.

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Event Presentation Visit an online, virtual event or museum. In the “Event Presentation” discussion, I will post websites that you can use to find these. Think of yourself as an arts critic, who views shows (art, music, performance) and uses critical analysis to report your findings. Go to a live performance (choir, orchestra, play, musical, dance or performance art) or an exhibit (gallery art show or museum). Create a PowerPoint presentation (include photos, video clips and/or sound, if possible) of your experience and critical analysis, then post it for your classmates to view and discuss. This assignment is worth 13 points (Event Presentation=13%). In your presentation, you will give a critique of the event you attended. For our purposes, your critique will be a written presentation used to analyze, describe, and interpret works of art, music, and/or performance. There are four major areas of art criticism: description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment. These areas are listed below along with some questions for you to think about before, during and after attending your event. Your critique/presentation should cover each of these areas. Although every question may not pertain to the event you attend, you should use these as a base for your critique. You may feel the need to add questions to each area based on the event you attend. * The event that you attend must occur during the duration of this course. Past events cannot be used for this assignment. ** Films (unless you are attending a film premiere), movies and/or IMAX presentations cannot be used for this assignment. Description Describe the work/event without using value words such as “beautiful” or “ugly”:

• What is the written description on the label or in the program about the event? • What is the title and who is (are) the artist(s)? • When and where was the work created? • Describe the elements of the work (i.e., line movement, light, space, rhythm, etc…). • Describe the technical qualities of the work (i.e., tools, materials, instruments). • Describe the subject matter. What is it all about? Are there recognizable images, sounds,

etc…?

Analysis Describe how the work/event is organized as a complete composition:

• How is the work constructed or planned (i.e., acts, movements, lines)? • Identify some of the similarities throughout the work (i.e., repetition of lines, two songs in

each act, etc…). • Identify some of the points of emphasis in the work (i.e., specific scene, figure,

movement).

 

 

• If the work has subjects or characters, what are the relationships between or among them?

Interpretation Describe how the work/event makes you think or feel:

• Describe the expressive qualities you find in the work. What expressive language would you use to describe the qualities (i.e., tragic, ugly, funny)?

• Does the work remind you of other things you have experienced (i.e., analogy or metaphor)?

• How does the work relate to other ideas or events in the world and/or in your other studies?

Judgment or Evaluation Present your opinion of the event/work’s success or failure:

• What qualities of the work make you feel it is a success or failure? • Compare it with similar works that you think are good or bad. • What criteria can you list to help others judge this work? • How original is the work? Why do you feel this work is original or not original?

Media Where it is necessary in your presentation, please include photos, videos and/or sound. The event you attend will dictate whether or not these are necessary and whether or not you are allowed to take photos, video and/or record sound. Please respect the wishes of the presenters and artist/s regarding this. Breakdown of points: Presentation = 10 points total I will grade your presentation based on how well you cover each of the 4

areas of art criticism (above) = 8 points Organization of material = 1 point Aesthetic value of presentation = 1 point

Replies to classmate presentations = 3 points total (1 point for each reply). 150 words minimum for each reply. Make sure you are making educated points in your replies. Please don’t simply state, “I liked your presentation…you did a great job…you are good at PowerPoints, etc…)

Expected number of slides: 10-20 Turning in your assignment: While in the discussion area, “Event Presentation,” create a new post and attach your presentation to it. *If your document is too large, you can do one of the following:

A. Try saving it as a PDF and attaching it that way. You will loose the transitions and any video/sound, but your grade will not be affected.

B. Upload your presentation to Slideshare.net

 

 

After doing this, you will copy and paste a link to your presentation in your new post.

Questions: If you have questions regarding this assignment, please post them as a reply to the “Q & A” thread I started in the “Event Presentation” discussion.