Exploration of the Arts 1301-02
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Review Guidelines

Students will write a one to two page review of three approved on-campus events. Each review is worth 5% of the final grade and must be presented on one art exhibit, one music event and one theatrical performance. The first review is due Thursday Feb 21, 2002. 

 NO LATE REVIEWS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

REVIEWS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER CLASS.

 The reviews are due in no particular order, just be aware that each student is responsible for three reviews—one from an art exhibit, a musical event and a theatrical performance.

 The reviews are not informal papers.  They are your informed impressions of the performances or presentations.  Be specific and remember to use terminology that was used during the lectures on how to view art or theatre, or listen to music.  Also, in your introduction include the title of the event, the author, artist or composer and the title of the play, art exhibit, or musical event.  The reviews are to be typed, double-spaced and do not use larger than a 12 font.  Also, please do not right justify your paper.  Except for the heading format, your reviews should be in standard MLA format (see below).  You must also include a ticket stub, or program attached to the back of your review.

 Any discrepancy in the above format will result in the reduction of one letter grade.

NOTE:  MLA is the Modern Language Association and refers to a particular type of format and documentation.

NOTE:  Titles of plays, paintings, sculptures, operas and instrumental compositions are underlined and titles of songs are in quotation marks.  
If you wish to attend an event off campus be sure you have that event approved by Dr. Argyros or a TA.  No unapproved reviews will be accepted.

Headings must appear as follows:

Name                                                                                                                                                                             Review #1 (2,3) Date                                                                                                                                                                               Syllabus #    
AP 1301                                                                                                                                                                        Type:  A (T, M)*

Title (your title, not the title of the event)

 * Syllabus number refers to the number given to you at the beginning of the semester.  Type refers to the kind of review you are turning in—obviously, A=art, T=theatre and M=music.  Though the heading is not in MLA format it is necessary for our grading system.  Any discrepancy of the above format will result in the deduction of one letter grade.  

If you have any questions, please see me during office hours or e-mail me at ktbartlett01@aol.com

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