Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report

*National museum of African Art in Washington DC….see internet *
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> Due Week 10 and worth 100 points
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> As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer,
> and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity”
> that fits well with our course and then report on your experience.   Your
> instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor
> approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any
> instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that
> this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual one), that this activity fits
> the HUM 112 class well, and that the activity is of sufficient quality for
> this university course. The two (2) key types of activities are a museum
> visit or a performance.
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> *Note*: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not
> the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 111. For instance, one
> might go to the same museum as done for HUM 111, but this HUM 112 report
> will focus on entirely different works and displays. (i have attached below
> what you did on HUM 111)
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>    1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or
>    musical performance before the end of Week 10. The activity (museum or
>    performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun
> doing
>    this.
>    2. Write a two  (2) page report (600 words) that describes your
>    experience.
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>    – 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 (3)
>       pieces.
>       – Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction
>       after attending the event.
>       – Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are
>       fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report
> should
>       include connections you make between things observed in your activity
> and
>       things learned in the course and text.
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> *Note*: Submit your cultural activity choice to the instructor for approval
> before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even better). Look for guidance from
> the instructor for how or where to make your proposal. You may also seek
> advice from your instructor (provide your town / state or zip code) for a
> good activity in your general area.
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> *Visiting a Museum is what i picked (**National museum of African Art in
> Washington DC)*
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>    – It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler
>    approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what 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.
>    – Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that
>    has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 112 class and
> book.
>    Since HUM 112 covers from 1600 AD to the present, it makes more sense to
>    focus on items from this time frame. In general, museums with fine arts
>    work better than history museums.
>    – Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course
>    and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the
>    student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity
> outside
>    the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or
>    distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not
> expect
>    students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
>    – 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 three (3)
> pieces
>    of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works
> in
>    leisurely contemplation. Most museums 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?
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> APA formatting
> 2 references as necessary
> use subtitles

preview of the answer..

National museum of African Art in Washington DC

I was very much excited when I was preparing to visit the famous National museum of African Art in Washington DC since I wanted to see the different displays and works, which I had previously read. The National museum of African Art in Washington DC is world renowned for its African Art and heritage, which displays traditional African art. The …

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