Posted: February 28th, 2023

TV as Art

TV as Art

· Textbook: Chapter 13, 14

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 primary or scholarly source (from actor/director or critic – either will count as your scholarly source requirement for discussions)

Initial Post Instructions

Many people would say that the 1999 premier of 
The Sopranos was a turning point in the development of television as an art form. Choose a television or streaming show that you feel perpetuates the idea that television is indeed a form of art. For the initial post, address the following:

· Include the name of the show and the director.

· Explain why you think this program is art.

· What impact does the example have on viewers’ lives?

· What were some influences of this work?

· Include a statement from an actor, director, or critic of the program that supports your points.

Course Outcomes

CO 1: Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama). 

CO 2: Analyze the content, forms, and/or techniques of a work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama). 

CO 3: Explain the historical/cultural/social context in which a work was created.

CO 6: Examine the relationship between aesthetics, art, and life.