Elements and Principles in Non-Literary Works

The assignment requires students to analyze three works of art from different disciplines: a literary work, and two non-literary works (one from each of two different disciplines). The students are expected to describe the elements used in each work, including media, form, or genre. They will then provide a subjective analysis of each work, focusing on mood, theme, and interpretation of meaning.

HUMANITIES Task 1
SUBDOMAIN 112.1 - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS, METHODS, & MODES IN THE
HUMANITIES
Competency 112.1.2: Imagination, Values, and Emotions - The graduate examines
concepts and modes of expression in human imagination, values, and emotions.
Introduction:
Works of art vary greatly across genres and time periods. While it may seem that these
works originate solely from the minds of specific individuals, artists are influenced by the
styles and characteristics of earlier periods as well as social and political events of the time.
Works of art are often a continuation of or reaction to earlier artistic styles. For example,
classical art from ancient Greece and Rome was revived during the neoclassical era. Cubism
was a reaction to the style and characteristics of the earlier European tradition of realistic
painting. The purpose of this task is to analyze, critique, and understand where creativity
and inspiration originate.
Choose two periods from the list below and discuss the relationship between
the periods. You should discuss how one period revived or continued the
style and characteristics of the other period or how one period deviated from
the other period.
You may focus on any two periods from the list below and any of the
following disciplines within the humanities: music, visual art, architecture,
and literature. Please note that not all disciplines are represented in each
period. Additionally, please focus on the same discipline for each of your two
periods. For example, compare romantic music with impressionist music or
architecture from the middle ages with architecture from the renaissance.
The following is a list of historical art periods you can choose from:
• Classical
• Middle ages
• Renaissance
• Mannerism
• Baroque
• Rococo
• Neoclassical
• Romanticism
• Realism
• Impressionism
• Post impressionism
• Cubism
• Dadaism
• Geometric abstraction
• Harlem Renaissance
• Surrealism
• Pop art (visual art only)
Task:

A. Choose two art periods from the list above and write a response to each of the following
prompts (suggested length of 1–2 paragraphs per numbered prompt):
1. Describe the earlier period. Your description should include the characteristics of the
style, and historical conditions that may have contributed to the advent of this style.
2. Describe the later period. Your description should include the characteristics of the
style, and historical conditions that may have contributed to the advent of this style.
3. Describe the relationship between the periods.
a. Explain the stylistic similarities or differences between the periods.
b. Explain one reason the later period continued or deviated from the artistic style
and tradition of the earlier period.
4. Describe the similarities or differences between two specific works, one from the
earlier periodand one from the later period. Both works should be from the same
discipline (music, visual art, architecture, or literature).
5. Explain at least one specific way the later art period influenced the future art world
(i.e., its artistic legacy, or stylistic influence).
Note: You will want to identify both periods and describe the art periods (time
periods, characteristics, and historical conditions that may have contributed to the
advent of the styles of the period), but you will want to do so in a way that will allow
your readers to see how the descriptions support your statements concerning the
relationship between the two art periods.
B. When you use sources to support ideas and elements in a paper or project, provide
acknowledgement of source information for any content that is quoted, paraphrased or
summarized. Acknowledgement of source information includes in-text citation noting
specifically where in the submission the source is used and a corresponding reference,
which includes:
• Author
• Date
• Title
• Location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, or website URL)
Note: The use of APA citation style is encouraged but is not required for this task. Evaluators
will offer feedback on the acknowledgement of source information but not with regard to
conformity with APA or other citation style. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the
APA Resources web link found under General Information/APA Guidelines in the left-hand
panel in Taskstream.
Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or
closely paraphrased from outside sources, even if cited correctly.
Note: Each work of art named should have an in-text citation and reference. You must
include in-text citations and corresponding reference.

Humanities Task 2
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SUBDOMAIN 112.2 - DISCIPLINES & CULTURAL CONTEXT OF THE HUMANITIES
Competency 112.2.1: Connections Across Disciplines - The graduate recognizes and analyzes relatio
disciplines of the humanities.
Competency 112.2.2: Humanities and Culture - The graduate recognizes and analyzes the interaction
Introduction:
“Knowledgeable interaction with works of art makes life better: We see more of what can be seen, and we
From your studies, you have seen how culture, societal norms, belief systems, and past experiences affect
understanding of the overall human experience. Whether analytical skills are applied to a task at work, or a
the world help us become more aware of our perceptions and provide a deeper and more meaningful exist
In this task, you will analyze and interpret three creative works from three separate disciplines of the hum
observations and concrete information. Subjective statements are based on personal opinions, judgments,
from the humanities. You will use analytical and critical thinking skills to assess how meaning is constructe
(e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote). While the content of your presentation will focus on analyzing, interpreting, co
explain how the three works you analyze demonstrate the value of the humanities in meaningful ways.
Background:
Develop a multimedia presentation in which you analyze three creative works from three separate discipl
to a profession within your field of study at WGU. You will share with your audience how being knowledgea
First you must choose one literary work from the given list below. Choose a literary work that has a theme
profession within your field of study at WGU (Business, IT, Nursing or Teaching) will have humanistic consid
with determination, a social worker with compassion, or an engineer with integrity. It is the intent of this ta
Once you have selected a literary work, you will need to select two non-literary works from separate discip
all three works connect to the theme that you have chosen, and how that theme relates to a profession wi
disciplines: two-dimensional visual art (e.g., painting, photography, printmaking,), music or film (feature film
way, and/or evoke a strong response in you. In the presentation, you will show how exploration of the them
human experience.
Note: Your multimedia presentation should contain 25 to 30 slides. This is not a conventional PowerPoint pr
form, with some utilizing the more traditional bullet point format. You are encouraged to use first person na
information should be on the slides (do not use speaker notes). Arrange slides in a way that creates cohesi
Note: This presentation should demonstrate the depth of the analysis and reflection that you have done. Yo
that represent your knowledge and convey your unique analytical points and insights.
Select ONE work of literature from the following list (works are available online).
NOVELLAS:
Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, 1886
The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells, 1897
SHORT STORIES:
“The Package” by Kurt Vonnegut, 1952
“Johnny Mnemonic” by William Gibson, 1981
“The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, 1948
“A Small, Good Thing” by Raymond Carver, 1983

“Silver Water” by Amy Bloom, 1993
“The Third and Final Continent” by Jhumpa Lahiri, 1999
“The Lost ‘Beautifulness’” by Anzia Yezierska, 1920
“The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury, 1950
“The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” by Gabriel García Márquez, 1968
POEMS:
“That the Science of Cartography is Limited” by Eavan Boland, 1994
“A Brave and Startling Truth” by Maya Angelou, 1995
“Invictus” by William Ernest Henley, 1888
“If” by Rudyard Kipling, 1895
“Praise Song for the Day” by Elizabeth Alexander, 2009
“Let America be America Again” by Langston Hughes, 1935
ESSAY:
“A Talk to Teachers” by James Baldwin, 1963*
* While the essay title addresses teachers, this work has themes that can apply to all professions.
Select two creative works from the following disciplines (each work must be from a different discipline):
• Two-dimensional visual art (e.g., painting, photography, or printmaking)
• Music
• Film (feature film or documentary)
Note: Please do not select a film, artistic, or musical adaptation of your literary choice as one of the non-lite
common theme, it is equally important to include variety in your choices. For example, you should not choo
Gatsby.
Task:
Develop a multimedia presentation (suggested length of 25-30 slides) in which you do the following:
A. Introduce the three works from three different disciplines you will be analyzing (suggested length of
1. Create an introductory slide for each of the three works that includes the author’s or artist’s nam
2. Provide a thesis slide that identifies the common theme that connects all three of your works and
B. Provide an objective analysis* (suggested length of 6-7 slides) by doing the following:
1. Describe the literary work. Your description should include:
• Form (short story, novel, etc.)
• Summary of the work (4-5 sentences)
a. Choose four of the elements of literature outlined in Module 1.09 of the learning resource a
elements. Mood and theme will be assessed in Part C.
2. Describe the first nonliterary work of art. Your description should include:
• Media, form, or genre
• Summary of the work (4-5 sentences)
a. Choose four of the elements outlined in the learning resource and describe how they are use
4.19; if it is a film, use the elements of film in Module 4.11; if it is a painting or photograph
and theme from your description of the elements. Mood and theme will be assessed in Part C
3. Describe the second nonliterary work of art. (This should be from a different discipline than the w
• Media, form, or genre
• Summary of the work (4-5 sentences)
a. Choose four of the elements outlined in the learning resource and describe how they are use
4.19 if it is a film, use the elements of film in Module 4.11; if it is a painting or photograph,
theme from your description of the elements. Mood and theme will be assessed in Part C.
C. Provide a subjective analysis* (suggested length of 6-7 slides) by doing the following:
1. Explain each of the following in the literary work:
a. The mood(s) (see Module 11.04) of the literary work. Provide relevant details and examples fr

b. The theme(s) (i.e., overarching ideas or concepts) you see in the literary work. Provide releva
c. Your interpretation of meaning found in the work. Provide relevant details and examples from
2. Explain each of the following in the first non-literary work:
a. The mood(s) of the first nonliterary work. Provide relevant details and examples from the wor
b. The theme(s) (i.e., overarching ideas or concepts) you see in the first nonliterary work. Provid
c. Your interpretation of meaning found in the work. Provide relevant details and examples from
3. Explain each of the following in the second non-literary work:
a. The mood(s) of the second nonliterary work. Provide relevant details and examples from the w
b. The theme(s) (i.e., overarching ideas or concepts) you see in the second nonliterary work. Pro
c. Your interpretation of meaning found in the work. Provide relevant details and examples from
D. Analyze the relationship between the 3 works (suggested length of 3–5 slides). Include the following:
• Similarities and/or differences in mood in the three works.
• Similarities and/or differences in theme in the three works.
1. Explain how the process of analyzing the relationship between the works expanded your underst
E. Reflect on the analyses presented (suggested length of 3–5 slides), by describing the following:
1. How your analysis of these works has enhanced your understanding of the human experience (i.e
2. How these themes and meanings relate to you, as a professional within your field of study.
3. How a general knowledge of the humanities is valuable for professionals within your field of stud
F. Summarize your main points in a conclusion (suggested length of 1-2 slides).
Note: Your conclusion could include revisiting your thesis slide and should bring closure to your presentatio
G. When you use sources to support ideas and elements in a paper or project, provide acknowledgeme
source information includes in-text citation noting specifically where in the submission the source is
• Author
• Date
• Title
• Location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, or website URL)
* Objective statements about a work of art are based on simple observations and concrete information. Su
Note: The use of APA citation style is encouraged but is not required for this task. Evaluators will offer feed
citation style. For tips on using APA style, please refer to the APA Resources web link found under General
Note: No more than a combined total of 30% of a submission can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased
the level of detail or support called for in the rubric refers to those bulleted points.
Note: For definitions of terms commonly used in the rubric, see the Rubric Terms web link included in the E
Reference List:
Note: This reference list refers only to direct citations in the task instructions above.
Sporre, D. J. (2009). Perceiving the arts: An introduction to the humanities. 9th ed. Upper Saddle River, N