· Choose one of your Discovery examples.
· Summarize the characteristics of the example.
· If you are writing about art, describe the piece by noting colors, impressions, subject matter and some information of the artist.
· If you are writing about dance then note the movements of the dancers. What music is chosen, how does the dance reflect black culture.
· If you are writing about music then describe the musical qualities of the song or composition (NOT the lyrics). What are qualities? Who are the musicians.
· If you are writing about comedy then summarize the joke and take the time to describe how they tell the joke (physical movements or expressions) and why the joke is funny.
· You may also write about an artistic expression that is not explicitly mentioned (performance based art, textiles, graffiti, folk art and ceramics/sculpting, graphic arts and so on). Make sure you describe the piece and give a little background on its history.
· Relate the characteristics of your examples back to information you have learned from the class (historical, terminology, theory).
· Conclude your essay with a personal and subjective reflection. Why did you choose this example? What does it mean to you personally? How do you connect (experiences or feelings) to the topic?
Note: Do NOT focus you essay on a specific artist. Make sure you take time to describe the art piece. Include a picture or link in your essay. Your example should be unique and original. Use first person (the “I” voice) throughout the essay and show connections between ideas.
MLA format 10 points 3 pages
