I had lots of prompts written up as I watched this first half of this film. But as I finished it, I found my prompts were not helpful to a true reflection. The assignment will be simple. Read chapter 18 (really read it), then watch the film, and reflect in at least 800 words. The complexity of this art form, movement in the simplest terms, is unpacked.
This might sound daunting. I know it’s easier to watch the film listening for the answers to my prompts. So here are some things to think about as you watch:
• What is NEW information to you? What about this film have you never experienced? It is dance in general? Is it African people and their ideas? Is it the French language or reading subtitles?
• How does this film make you feel? Elated? Uncomfortable? Awestruck? Sad? Hopeful? These are all things I felt throughout viewing, btw.
• How does the textbook help you unpack what isdepicted through the dance?
Take notes as you watch, what are you thinking about? What shocks you? What/who do you experience connections with? What are people’s names and their home countries?
Also remember these instructions, which are the same as reflection 1:
• Two-page minimum length (800 words), 12 point font, Times New Roman, double space, 1 inch margins (USE THE TEMPLATE)
• Include proper APA citations. Below is the format for the reference page
o The story of women and art: Episode 1 [Video file]. (2014). Retrieved m/d/y, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103028&xtid=86588
• Use Formal writing technique, you will be graded on grammar and syntax.
Avoid the following words: “like,” really,” “very,” “good,” “bad,” “big,” “small,” “you,” “your.” There are many wonderful words in the English language; enjoy using precise language.
• When citing the video, be sure to take note of the time mark.
Example: At the 13:00 mark in Lascaux: The Prehistory of Art, the narrator discusses the Chamber of Felines.
• Be sure to properly use quotation marks, and utilize a time mark.
Example: The narrator says (13:30), “There is a bison, a cross, three lines, and three pairs of aligned spots.”
• Submit the word document to Moodle for grading. Do not email it to Professor Ott unless Moodle site is down during time of submission.
• Actively take notes while watching the videos.
• *WARNING: At times, these videos discuss art that depicts nudity, violence, and vulgarity.
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