AH 72 American Art History, Prof. Carolyn Stuart (stuart_carolyn@smc.

edu)

Written homework: Due Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Reflection:
Please write a short reflection of approximately 2 paragraphs (minimum). You will be graded on the
thoughtfulness of your ideas and how clearly they are expressed. This will be used to compare to a final
reflection at the end of the semester. The purpose of this exercise is to help you think about what you
want to get out of this course to give yourself direction and goals. Include a photograph with your
assignment when you turn it into eCompanion using the “dropbox” eCompanion (not dropbox.com).

Format: be sure to include your name at the top of the page and your section # (1073 0r 4069)

Optional: any biographical or other things you’d like me to know about you.

These questions you should address:

Why did I decide to take this course? (what interested you, or did it simply fit into your schedule)

What do you hope to learn in this course-- both content and “transferable skills”?

Is there anything you are particularly curious about or excited about learning?

It would be a good idea to think about and address the next questions, but you don’t have to write
about them now if you don’t want to:

What is your current idea of what “American Art” is?

Have you been to a museum before, and if so, which one(s) and did you enjoy it?

Do you have any apprehensions about taking this course, and if so, what are they?

Are you an visual artist or artist of some sort?