Visit one of the following museum websites:

www.dma.org

www.kimbellart.org

The learning objective of this assignment is for you to visit a virtual online art museum and to experience art in person. The assignment will be graded based largely on how well you follow all of the instructions outlined below. Points will be deducted for failure to complete the assignment as directed. So please read the instructions carefully and ask about anything that is not clear to you.

1. Personal Reflection (30 points)

What was your experience in navigating the website? For example, was it easy to find collections, information on artwork, exhibitions past and present, and other information?

2. Analysis of Artwork in Formal Terms (30 points)

Discuss visual elements and principles of design in an artwork to display understanding, analysis, evaluation, and comprehension of the formal aspects of an artwork. Refer to chapters 4 & 5 in your textbook.

Select one 2D and one 3D artwork. Discuss which two visual elements and two principles of design are present in this work of art and give examples of how they function in the compositional aspect of the artwork.

3.Interpretation of the art object (30 points)

Select a specific artwork, one 2D and one 3D. Discuss the content of the piece. Why was it created? Does it have a narrative or discuss social issues? What emotional feeling is present? Summarize your reaction to this art object. Analyze the relationship of the artwork to history by placing the work within cultural, historical, and chronological context. Explain how the work reflects the style characteristics of the period. You may use your textbook as a reference, but provide citation notation.

4. Appropriate formatting (10 points)

Students need to demonstrate an understanding of correct format for papers and and attention to grammar and spelling.

Turn to page 99 in your text and read the case study, In the Real World: ENRON. Mark – to – Market Accounting 1991.

Once you have read the case study, refer to the two Decision Choices at the end. If you were the CEO of ENRON would you select option #1 or #2?

Write an essay of 250-500 words to justify your choice. Your discussion should be organized as follows: 1. Statement of the problem 2. Statement of your view on the topic 3. Justification of your viewpoint from an ethical perspective

You may use any other valid source you deem appropriate in writing your response.

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2) Turn to page 129 in your text and read the case study, In the Real World: ENRON. The SPE Revenue Solution 1993.

Once you have read the case study, refer to the three Decision Choices at the end. If you were a Tier 1 bank would you select option #1, #2, or #3?

Write an essay of 250-500 words to justify your choice. Your discussion should be organized as follows: 1. Statement of the problem 2. Statement of your view on the topic 3. Justification of your viewpoint from an ethical perspective

You may use any other valid source you deem appropriate in writing your response.

Both topics in APA Format.

1. First , you need to read the Chapter 27 – The Big Event and answer the following question. (2 page double space)

Discuss items that go into the reality of being a married couple. As a wedding planning, you alert the married couple of the technical changes and the distinct possibility of post wedding “blues” or “depression”.

Think about how you would present this to the married couple. Also share any personal experiences you may have had with relatives or friends.

2. Then, read the chapter 24- chapter 27. Write a 2 page, 14 point, double space paper wherein you describe;

1. What you learned from this Module 4 The Big Event.

2. What surprised you?

3. What disturbed you?

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to make sure that you’re selecting a topic that will suffice for your argumentative paper. This will potentially save you a lot of time and prevent circumstances that would cause you to rewrite your entire paper. It will also give you a head start on the largest assignment of this amazing wonderful fantastic class.

Step 1: Brief Introduction (1-2 paragraphs)

Discuss your topic idea. This will be the start of your thesis. Discuss the things that you know about it and why you find it so interesting. There doesn’t have to be any sources or quotations in these paragraphs. This is just you gathering your own thoughts and ideas about the subjects. Maybe give a little background on the relation between you and the subject (if any.)

Example:

I’m considering the topic of how we should stop worrying about Pandas and just let nature run its course. I’ve done a lot of reading on the species and it seems to me that they’re trying to do us a favor and kill themselves off, but we insist on spending a lot of time and energy to ensure that they continue on. I know of a few instances of Pandas being overwhelmed when they have more than one cub and will leave both behind or they’ll sometimes accidentally sit on their cub and suffocate it. I’ve not been in physical contact with any pandas in my entire life, and I’m sure they’re not good conversationalists because they lack anything to talk about besides bamboo, sitting, sleeping, and suffocating their own young.

Step 2: Optional Personal Story (1-2 paragraphs)

Sometimes you are closely tied to the subject matter and this would be a good point to talk about that or tell your story/anecdote. It covers two points, the first being that you can write out the personal story and figure out what exactly you want to say before even starting the rough draft of the argumentative paper. The second point is that it allows you to curb the emotional investment. Let’s pretend that our wonderfully mysterious writer and hater of pandas did have a personal story. He/she could present it something like this.

It was a warm spring day and my family and I were attending the local zoo. My father and mother had thought to dress me in a panda costume to celebrate the birth of a baby panda. I was six at the time and thought it was a wonderful idea. So I skipped to the crowded exhibit ahead of my parents, fell over the rail and was face to face with a glassy eyed bear cat as it lazily chewed on bamboo. My parents tried to save me but they were murdered by the surprised panda when it tried to roll away from squealing six-year-old child in a horrible costume. I will never forgive that panda for killing my parents.

As stated before, this could cause some sympathy toward the speaker/writer. Here we see this wonderfully esteemed mystery writer has experienced a tragedy involving Pandas. The story is too close, though, and should be avoided or used with caution.

Step 3: The Three Appeals (1-3 Paragraphs)

Here is where you’re going to decide what kinds of evidence and information you plan to use in order to bolster your claim. For example, you could talk about using statistics to back up your claim (logos), or referring the studies of an esteemed person (ethos.) You could also apply emotion appeals as well, but with this one, be careful.

I plan on using statistics from sources that show how much money we spend on Pandas, this will include the money to house them in zoos as well as protecting them in the wild. I will then suggest what we could do with the money instead, like investing more money in the Patrick Johnson fund. As for experts I will refer to studies done by the Wolong Panda center to bolster my claim. Mostly because they have done extensive research. I will try to appeal to people’s emotions in the form of causing outrage in investing money and energy into an empty cause.

Step 4: Determining Audience (1-2 Paragraphs)

You simply need to talk about the audience that you’re trying to reach. Are you only trying to reach your age group? Or are you addressing the public? If so, what are you going to do to ensure that you’re going to reach your target audience? What obstacles do you think you’re going to face when breeching the topic and delivering your information?

My target audience will be the entire world’s population that are interested in the betterment of mankind. My main obstacle, of course, is convincing people that beyond the cute exterior, pandas are a major problem to society. People will be resistant to the violence and anger that I hold toward these deceivingly sweet and cute beasts. But I think that with enough evidence delivered with a clear and even handed tone, I may be able to state my case effectively.

Step 5: The Counter Arguments (1-2 Paragraphs)

One of the most important things is to be prepared to talk about the counter arguments and have an answer as to why your idea/answer is the better answer. So this is where you talk about what other people will say. Eventually you need to be able to come up with a counterargument for each of the strongest opposition in order to bolster your argument. Start broad and narrow it down.

Example: Why is this important? Why should the audience care? Who is this going to effect? Pandas aren’t hurting anyone, we should save them. We are the protectors of the earth, it is our responsibility to maintain the lives of all animals.

Step 6 The Sources:

Two sources that you MAY use in your argumentative paper with a statement of what you found useful for each of these sources.

Example of not what to do:

Buckle your seat-belts, because in eight short pages, I’m going to learn you something that I only learned two hours ago. So sit down, shut up and enjoy the experience of my 4 am red bull induced self-hatred fueled writing extravaganza.

Writing assignment: Pick an argument that has two distinct sides and spend a sentence explaining your point of view, then, make a small argument as if you were the opposing point of view.

Discussion 1: Understanding the Components and Impact of Quality Early Childhood Education Programming

High-quality preschool education produces substantial long-term educational, social, and economic benefits (Barnett, 2004). However, children can only benefit from high-quality services if they are able to participate. Variability in state financial commitment to early childhood programs, differences in eligibility requirements, and overall issues of access to high-quality care vary widely, creating a large gap between the availability of affordable and accessible high-quality programs and the number of children and families who can access them (Olson, 2005).

While accessibility and affordability varies for individual families, the programs and practices that constitute quality share a substantive research base. For the first of two discussions this week, consider what you have learned about the vital role of high-quality programming, components that are associated with high-quality care and education, and why many families face challenges in terms of finding high-quality care and education programs.

After you have considered these factors:

By Tuesday of Week 1:

Post:

• A summary of the benefits of high-quality programs for young children and their families
• At least three research-based components that contribute to quality programming
• Why access to affordable high-quality care can be such a challenge for so many families
• Your personal definition of quality as it relates to early childhood programs

Note: In addition to including references to and examples from the readings to support your answers, you may use additional resources to respond to this Discussion. Be sure to support your thinking by citing your sources.