ch. 9- Aesthetic Experience Essay

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Essential Questions:

  • How can I practice critical analysis by attending a cultural performance or art museum in my community?

Here is your chance (well it is actually required) to experience something that we have only been able to study and discuss in the virtual classroom. For this assignment you will physically attend an art museum, music performance, theatrical production (a play or musical play), or dance concert. Below are some pre-approved museums you may visit if you live in these areas. If you live elsewhere, email your instructor for pre-approval. Note: You are NOT limited to a museum visit and you are NOT limited to events in the Bay area. Go see a show or concert if you can.

Check the St. Petersburg College Event Calendar for arts and cultural events. Most SPC events are free or have significantly reduced admission with your SPC ID. NOTE: SPC Events are limited in the Summer. But you are encouraged to find and select your own events too!

Museums in Central and North Pinellas

Museums in the St. Petersburg area:

Museums in Tampa:

Museum in Sarasota:

Museum in Orlando:

Please note the following:

  • Other museums in the Bay Area or neighboring Orlando and Sarasota MIGHT be approved. It’s not that we don’t have other great museums in these areas, but the ones listed above are the only ones PRE-approved for this assignment.
  • If you CANNOT attend a “pre-approved” event/museum listed above, then you must e-mail me for “approval” prior to attending. In your email, provide a website for review. Approval is not guaranteed, so make sure you contact me beforehand.
  • This must be a “professional” level museum or performance (for example, it CANNOT be a high school play or a child’s music recital).
  • It is imperative that everyone understands that the “experience” needs to occur during this current semester. Events attended or museums visited prior to this semester cannot be used for this assignment.

Proof of Visit/Attendance:

Proving that you visited the museum or attended the event is one element of the assignment, so do not forget to get a dated ticket/receipt as outlined in the instructions or you will not receive credit. If the event is free and there is no ticket/receipt, then submit a clear picture of yourself at the event/museum (i.e. next to a painting at the museum or in front of the stage prior to the performance). Proof-of-visit should be extremely clear and specific and should not leave me second-guessing your having attended. If you have concerns about this, ask. Don’t take any chances.

You will find 4 worksheets that each outline a different experience in the Aesthetic Experience Essay instructions area. To complete this assignment, choose 1 of the 4 types of experiences, complete the instructions outlined in the appropriate worksheet, and upload your essay to the corresponding assignment Dropbox. It is recommended that you print and take the worksheet to the museum or event to take notes. Have fun!

Learning Objectives

1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c

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