event review
Arts event has to happend in two months (between Sep.1 2020 – now)
You are required to partake in two contrasting, arts experiences through the semester. These can be virtual experiences or in person (if that is an option for you/you feel comfortable doing so; by no means is this a requirement) and require documentation of attendance (screenshot, ticket stub, program, etc.). Qualifying arts events include: concerts (all varieties), operas, plays, musicals, art museum/gallery visits/tours, arts festivals, cabaret/comedy shows, recitals, lectures/poetry readings, a film screening with lecture/talkback, historic society/institution visits, ballets, dance showcases, and more (there is also a resource list on where to find events on Canvas, and when in doubt, use your best judgement or shoot me an email). Additionally, I know many of you are artists in your own right—please send a message to the class via Canvas about your shows, exhibitions, etc. Being an artist, active patron, and good colleague all contribute to your success as a professional.
On assigned days, an electronic copy (.doc or .pdf only) of your review, a 2-3 page, typed, double-spaced paper (12-point, Times New Roman font, 1” margins, last name and page number at the header of every page), along with some form of documentation from the event attended will be due at 11:59pm ET and must be submitted on Canvas. No other form of submission will be accepted.
When writing, focus on the following aspects:
Event title, place, time, artists involved.
Description/synopsis of contents (piece(s) performed, items displayed, venue, etc.).
Did you enjoy the art? Did it not interest you? Why or why not? Channel your inner critic.
Scope of event: observations on program contents, presentation, marketing, audience demographics/target audience, organization of the event, issues that are related to class discussions and topics.
Links to class readings and discussions.
What would you do differently if you were the manager of the organization, event, etc.?
Helpful hints for writing reviews:
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS.
You cannot review an event you are participating in, performing in, or working. Additionally, you cannot submit a review for an event you attended prior to the beginning of this course.
Take notes at your event, or immediately thereafter. It is easier to recall information that way when the time comes to write.
Use proper grammar, formatting, and style: no contractions, complete sentences, be cohesive, avoid “get/got” and prepositions at the end of sentences, etc. How you say something is just as important as what you are saying.
A template for assignments is available on Canvas for you to follow.
Numbers ten and under are spelled out. Over ten, Arabic symbols can be used.
Major works (works of art, operas, plays, etc.) are italicized (ex. Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in d minor). Songs, movements of a symphony, etc. are in quotation marks (ex. “Juice” by Lizzo).
