Step One:

First, you will select a museum from the class list to visit. If you live in town, you must choose from this list below. Also, all the museums are linked on the table below, so you can check their websites. You can travel to the museum on your own, with friends, or even with your group members from class.

ONLY pick from the list of museums below. Through the years, these museums have had the highest quality exhibitions. They provide educational support through literature, videos, etc. You may not go to a museum or art gallery that is not on the list.

THIS IS THE LIST

Museums:

Perez Art Museum Miami 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 (305) 375-3000

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Laud. (954) 525-5500

Norton Museum of Art 1451 S. Olive Ave. W. Palm Beach (561) 832-5194

Bass Museum of Art 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach (305) 673-7530

Lowe Art Museum University of Miami -1301 Standford Dr., Univ. of Miami, Coral Gables Campus (305) 284-3535

FIU Frost Museum Florida International University- 10975 S.W. 17th Street, Miami, FL, 33199 (305) 348-2890

Step Two:

Think about what thoughts and questions are going through your mind as you look at particular pieces.

Step Three:

Write Report (Read all directions carefully before you start!)

Your report should follow the guidelines stated under the Written Assignments section of your syllabus. Your paper must be typed in a 10-12 point font, double-spaced with margins that are no more than 1 inch. Click here to view the Museum paper rubric that will be used to grade your paper.

If you don't have Microsoft Word, save your file as a .txt, .pdf, or .rtf file. I cannot open .wps files. Title your document with one word.

For example, I might use sarah1.doc.

Your report must be at least 700 words.

Please make sure to turn in your own work. Use your own words, not summaries of the descriptions of the artwork listed in the exhibit brochure or displayed with the objects' titles.

Also, this report is an individual project. It should not be done with other students.

Any papers that are plagiarized will be turned back to the student and an "F" grade will be given.

Make sure to upload your paper to the dropbox and read your originality report. If your paper is above 5% copied (excluding quotes) make the necessary changes before re-submitting it into the dropbox. For more information on using the turnitin dropboxes in Blackboard and understanding originality reports, click here.

Sketches should NOT be included when you upload your paper. They should be scanned in and uploaded to the seperate Sketch dropbox or they can be faxed to the number in the syllabus. Make sure your professor's name is on the cover sheet. The sketches can also be mailed to the address in the syllabus.

If you have problems getting started writing your report, take a look at Questions You Should Think About When Looking at Art.

Paper Guidelines:

Write on ALL of the sections Part A - Part E

Part A. The Most Beautiful Object in the Museum

As you walk through the museum, you should seek the most beautiful object you can find. When you have discovered it, stand or sit before it for at least two minutes.

Try not at first to look at the "title" or other information displayed with the object. Use your insight and imagination to understand the art before you.

Think about what thoughts and questions are going through your mind as you look at the object.

Take notes that express your feelings and thoughts plainly and simply.

Make a 8 x 10 sketch of the object, including the important details. (Do not worry about your artistic talent - I just want to see your impression of what you saw.)

This part of the paper should include:

• The name of the museum you visited.

• The title of the work you selected, its artist, and the country the artist is from.

• A detailed description of the work and why you selected it.

• The feelings the work aroused in you.

• A list of the questions you thought about while watching it.

• Your 8x10 sketch, including the important details.

Part B. The Most Interesting Non-European/Non-North American Work of Art

Follow the directions for Part A. Make sure to list the country the artist is from.

Part C. The Most Disturbing Work of Art OR A Work of Art that You Disliked

Follow the directions for Part A.

Part D. 2 Paragraphs about a Special Exhibition

Please add a paragraph about a special exhibit at the museum. What was the title of the exhibit? What was the purpose of the exhibit?

Give a general description of the artwork that is part of the exhibit.

In your second paragraph, select an object you feel is the most significant of this particular exhibit. Make sure to include the title of the piece, the artist, country of origin, a description and sketch, and why you thought it was the most significant of the exhibit.

Part E. What Would You Take Home

If you could take one work home, from anything in the museum, what would you select and why? Describe the work you have selected and draw an 8x10 sketch.

Part F: Follow These Procedures

If you have trouble writing your paper, go to Questions You Should Think about When Looking at Art.

Your paper must be typed in a 10-12 point font, double-spaced with margins that are no more than 1 inch.

If you don't have Microsoft Word, save your file as a .txt, .pdf, or .rtf file. I cannot open .wps files. Title your document with one word.

For example, I might use sarah1.doc.

Make sure to upload your paper to the dropbox and read your originality report. If your paper is above 5% copied (excluding quotes) make the necessary changes before re-submitting it into the dropbox. For more information on using turnitin dropboxes inside of Blackboard and understanding originality reports, click here.

Sketches should NOT be included when you upload your paper. They should be scanned in and uploaded to the seperate Museum

Sketch dropbox or they can be faxed to the number in the syllabus. Make sure your professor's name is on the cover sheet. The sketches can also be snail mailed to the address in the syllabus.