Culture Report - Critics Corner
Directions: Your team will research ancient Greek culture and you will create a news segment whose aim is to teach the class about Greek art, architecture, or literature, including Greek drama. Greek art may include pottery, painting, sculpture, metal work, or fashion. You should choose one or more of those topics and be able to clearly describe how the Greeks used their arts and how Greek creativity has influenced art through the ages. Your news segment should be 5 minutes long.
Art was an important part of daily Greek life. The ancient Greeks greatly valued their architecture, art, literature, and drama. For your report form the "critic's corner," your team should research one or more of the many Greek art forms that continue to influence art in the modern world. Your goal for your news segment is to teach the class about Greek art by explaining its importance to the Greeks and to art through the ages.
Directions: Your team will research ancient Greek culture and you will create a news segment whose aim is to teach the class about Greek art, architecture, or literature, including Greek drama. Greek art may include pottery, painting, sculpture, metal work, or fashion. You should choose one or more of those topics and be able to clearly describe how the Greeks used their arts and how Greek creativity has influenced art through the ages. Your news segment should be 5 minutes long.
Art was an important part of daily Greek life. The ancient Greeks greatly valued their architecture, art, literature, and drama. For your report form the "critic's corner," your team should research one or more of the many Greek art forms that continue to influence art in the modern world. Your goal for your news segment is to teach the class about Greek art by explaining its importance to the Greeks and to art through the ages.
To be successful with your report, you should include the following:
A description of the art or art form that you are reporting on – details are important. Talk about colors, materials used to create the work, size of the artwork, location (where it is found), and, if we know it, who created the work of art.
Why and how the art work you are talking about represents Greek culture (As an example, think about how Minoan art was a reflection of their particular culture).
Since you are a “critic,” you must form an opinion about the art. This can be a deceptively difficult task because, in addition to stating whether you think the art is “good” or “bad,” you must state your reasons for thinking so.
Remember, there are a wide variety of arts. Art forms for you to consider include the following:
A description of the art or art form that you are reporting on – details are important. Talk about colors, materials used to create the work, size of the artwork, location (where it is found), and, if we know it, who created the work of art.
Why and how the art work you are talking about represents Greek culture (As an example, think about how Minoan art was a reflection of their particular culture).
Since you are a “critic,” you must form an opinion about the art. This can be a deceptively difficult task because, in addition to stating whether you think the art is “good” or “bad,” you must state your reasons for thinking so.
Remember, there are a wide variety of arts. Art forms for you to consider include the following:
- Greek architecture
- Greek poetry
- Greek theater
- Greek pottery
- Greek sculpture
- Greek fashion
- Greek jewelry
In order to be successful with your arts report you will need to perform the following tasks:
1. With your partners, you should brainstorm ideas for subtopics that relate to the types of art you choose to study.
2. Collaborate with your partners to come up with 15-20 "open-ended" questions. Avoid simple, yes-or-no questions.
3. Research the type of ancient Greek art you are going to report on.
4. Work together to develop thoughtful answers to your questions and record your answers on your worksheet.
5. Write your script. Give special thought to how you present your arts report (will you use graphics, models...?) and in what order you present your information.
Checklist:
1) You provide a neat, organized copy of your script for your news segment. (15 points) _____
2) Your report explains ancient Greek art, what purpose the art form served in Greek life, how it influenced art through the ages, and other important facts. (50 points) _____
3) Your report shows that you have practiced. Be loud, clear, and well organized. (10 points) _____
4) You keep track of your sources and correctly fill out and turn in a source list. (10 points) _____
5) You correctly complete and turn in your task lists and peer evaluations. (10 points) _____
6) I get 5 points to award or take away depending on how focused you are in class and how well you work together as a team.
Total Points: 100 points possible.
Extra Credit: You can earn an additional 5 points for dressing like an ancient Greek and including at least two props. You can earn an additional 10 points for filming a 30 second "commercial." See me for details.
1. With your partners, you should brainstorm ideas for subtopics that relate to the types of art you choose to study.
2. Collaborate with your partners to come up with 15-20 "open-ended" questions. Avoid simple, yes-or-no questions.
3. Research the type of ancient Greek art you are going to report on.
4. Work together to develop thoughtful answers to your questions and record your answers on your worksheet.
5. Write your script. Give special thought to how you present your arts report (will you use graphics, models...?) and in what order you present your information.
Checklist:
1) You provide a neat, organized copy of your script for your news segment. (15 points) _____
2) Your report explains ancient Greek art, what purpose the art form served in Greek life, how it influenced art through the ages, and other important facts. (50 points) _____
3) Your report shows that you have practiced. Be loud, clear, and well organized. (10 points) _____
4) You keep track of your sources and correctly fill out and turn in a source list. (10 points) _____
5) You correctly complete and turn in your task lists and peer evaluations. (10 points) _____
6) I get 5 points to award or take away depending on how focused you are in class and how well you work together as a team.
Total Points: 100 points possible.
Extra Credit: You can earn an additional 5 points for dressing like an ancient Greek and including at least two props. You can earn an additional 10 points for filming a 30 second "commercial." See me for details.
