art 1a six journal writing assignments

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Complete six journal entries based on the prompts listed below. Each of the six entries must be a minimum of 350 words for you to receive extra credit.

The journal-writing entries correspond to themes explored in our class. Except for journal 6, you do not have to write about art discussed in class. Just respond to the questions honestly and in depth. I do not grade your journal entries. Make sure they are the required length and to make sure that you have remained on task by addressing the prompts in detail.

Each extra credit journal entry must be from 350 to 500 words in length. When all six journals are complete, you will have written from 2,100 to 3,000 words. Upload all six entries as a single doc or PDF. Provide a word count for each of your entries.

Journal 1 (350 to 500 words) What do you consider to be your work in the world?

The work of a poet? The work of a mother? The work of a bartender? The work of a social worker? The work of a brother? Define “work” in relation to that which you consider to be your work in the world.

Journal 2 (350 to 500 words) What landscape do you most associate with home?

Is it the place you now live? Is it a place you visit in your dreams? Is it your car? Consider the concept of landscape in relation to your concept of home.

Journal 3 (350 to 500 words) If you were to make a self-portrait, which materials and tools would you use?

Regardless of your skill level or engagement in art making, consider the various technical processes we have explored in class as you explore the idea of making a portrait of yourself.

Journal 4 (350 to 500 words) What does it feel like to be stereotyped?

Each of us has experienced people making assumptions about us based on our age, our appearance, our perceived abilities, our sex, or other facets of our selves. How does it feel when it happens to you?

Journal 5 (350 to 500 words)Why is history important?

While we have discussed the work of many artists who are working today, we have discussed even more artists who produced work in history. Why is it important to keep an eye on the past?

Journal 6 (350 to 500 words)Which works of art discussed in class this quarter are you most likely to remember, and why? (I upload the piece below)