For this essay choose two different works (Theater and Cinema) from Chapters 7 and 8 of the book Perceiving the Arts: An Introduction to the Humanities (pages 164-205) and craft a reflexive essay based on your initial response and thoughts to your selected pieces.
Your essay should consider the following questions:
Consider the two pieces that you chose for this essay. How do they specifically help illustrate your responses to the questions listed below? What attracted you to these specific pieces? What did you learn from studying them? Did they meet your expectations? How and why did you relate to them?
Additionally:
What aspects of plot or character attracted or engaged you?
What one thing did you learn that you did not know previously? How does the film you selected compare or contrast to movies you typically watch?
What was your reaction to the selected theater piece? Was it easy to understand? Did you relate to it in a real world sense?
Has the knowledge you gained changed your perception or understanding of film or theater?
What one lesson would you share with a peer about your understanding of each area (Cinema and Theater)?
A word about reflective writing
Reflection provides a means to identify issues; state opinion, inferences, and predictions; and express feelings, beliefs, and attitudes. Reflection is a cognitive process that promotes critical thinking through writing. The writer’s responsibility is to support a personal opinion, inference, and prediction by the inclusion of relevant content knowledge presented in professional, published works. Ultimately, writing these papers encourages you to find what is meaningful to you and how it adds value to your learning. Do not simply outline or summarize the material you have covered. Share your ideas and what the selected art means to you. You essay should reflect what you learned, your opinions and your world view.
The following will help you understand the assignment requirements:
Papers must be typed in Microsoft Word and submitted through SafeAssign.
Papers should be at least 3 pages (750 words).
Writing should use formal language and include correct spelling and punctuation.
Objects reflected upon will focus on the chapters assigned for this week’s reading assignment.
Label clearly which images you are using.
Use APA style for formatting and citation (cite the book where needed, including for the images you choose).
This still needs to follow the Introduction, Body, Conclusion style that you are familiar with.
Go to Getting Started, Course Resources and then Essay Format and APA Format for guidance.
Writing from the first perspective is acceptable.
Please refer to https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html for a style guide.
