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.

• Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

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.