Applied Sciences

https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/winston-churchill-quotes once said: “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Have you ever wondered where did the inspiration for building some of the most iconic architectural structures in Los Angeles come from? Let’s explore the long lasting influence of Neoclassicism on American architecture. This long essay assignment asks you to write a comparison between an Ancient Greek/Roman building and American building in Los Angeles that has been inspired by the Ancient Greek/Roman architectural tradition. Write a 2 page paper, Times New Roman font. You do not need to do outside research, although you can. Links with information are provided below.  Choose one Ancient Greece or Roman building from the list below and pair it with one building in Los Angeles. Then write a compare and contrast answer. How are the building similar?  How are they different?  Be sure to discuss function.  How is each building used?  Who uses it? What are the materials?  Architectural details? Organization of the building?  As with the other compare and contrast essays, you must discuss the works together. So if you talk about the material of one building, you need to talk about the material of the other building right after. ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE CHOICES CHOICE 1: Roman Colosseum https://smarthistory.org/the-colosseum-rome/ MODERN LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE CHOICES CHOICE 1: Greek Theater The Greek Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyv1F_rQq2I Essay has to be submitted in word or pdf format only, and written in MLA style.

Assignment 3: Coastal Processes – Today’s shorelines are under attack! What are the main processes that affect coastlines today and why are they so vulnerable? What can be done to mitigate some of these hazards and protect shorelines? (relates to Ch. 15 Oceans and Coasts)

paper is about the art work “Adoration of Shepherds” from Andrea Mantegna (accession number 14.40.602, gallery 964) which is in Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Begin by identifying the artist, subject, medium, and date of execution. How has the artist composed the work? Has the artist presented the subject convincingly? How the artist’s technique affects the work’s overall appearance and discuss this in terms of the choice of medium. Do we know who commissioned this piece? If so, describe why they did. If not, speculate what type of institution or person did so based on the piece’s historical context. Speculate on how the patron’s desires affect the work’s appearance. How the work fits within or differs from the stylistic tradition of its era. Discuss how the work resembles or differs from art works in 15th century. Do you think the artist has created a visually enticing work? Does it appeal to you?

Select a well-known item that was created by humans, and argue for an effective strategy to improve it.  Consider the Tesla self-driving car.  I question the safety of a car that operates without a driver, and I have heard about crashes involving these vehicles.  How can the Tesla company improve the safety performance of its vehicles? Write an essay of at least three full pages but no more than five.  The works cited page counts as the fourth or fifth page.  The essay must have these sections: an introduction with an appropriately placed thesis statement at least 3 developmental (body) paragraphs a conclusion  an MLA Works Cited page with an entry for each source from which information was borrowed and included as part of the essay  (Since there are three required sources, the works cited page must have an entry for each one.) Please Use two/three of the following sources: Academic Search Complete Business Source Complete Consumer Reports.org Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (EBSCO) New York Times – Current (Gale) New York Times – Historical (Pro Quest) Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) Pop Culture Universe (ABC-CLIO) Popular Magazines (Gale)

Pick Six pieces of music from the Romantic period and write a paragraph about each.  Your paragraph needs to include the answers to the following questions.  (You can find listening examples within the presentations and the text)  All answers need to be in well thought out paragraphs with complete sentences. You may not copy and paste information. 1. Name the piece and the composer. 2. What is the genre?(Opera, Symphony, Lied, Oratorio, Concerto, Parlor Song, Piano Piece, Program Music, Ballet etc…….) 3. Give a description of the music. Describe what you are hearing.  Things to consider are instrumentation, vocals, texture, dynamics, overall contour etc……(no wrong answers just put what you are hearing) 4. What is your overall opinion of the piece. EXAMPLE: 1 Name of piece and questions answered 2. Name of piece and questions answered 3. Name of piece and questions answered  and so on….

The Classic Theatre has decided to hold a Gothic Film Festival and they have asked you to provide a film review of your favourite “scary movie” to showcase on opening night. Write a critical review arguing why the movie “Hereditary” directed by Ari Aster should be the main film of the festival.

Rough Draft of the Final Research Project Submit your rough draft for feedback.    The Final Research Project will be 20-25 pages and due in week 8. The project must include a title page, table of contents, abstract, and a reference page. The project will demonstrate the knowledge acquired through course work completed to date. The project is an application of this knowledge and requires the student to analyze and interpret the topic of interest. The use of graphics and charts is highly encouraged.  This report must be original work.  This report cannot include papers submitted in previous courses.   Format APA cover page Abstract (1/2- 1 page) 2. Introduction to the topic, problem or thesis statement  3. Literature Review Background Research on the topic (use from week 5) 4. Discussion of your ideas on the topic and problem 5. Discussion of new solution(s) to the problem 6. Conclusion   The final paper must have the following key sections, clearly identified, though they can be titled creatively to reflect your question and interests: I. An introduction that states the problem and why your topic is important.  The research question, clearly and concisely stated as a question. What do you hope to answer with this research?  This section should also include definition of terms. II. Literature Review – background research on this topic III. The results/ discussions, describes what you have learned that helps answer the research question. What are you ideas about this topic? IV. The discussion of potential new solutions.  V. The conclusion, which summarizes the key points of the paper and suggests further research needed on this topic. VI. A list of references in APA format.

Goal: The goal of this assignment is to compare a performance of Classical music to pop/rock music using musical terminology to express your ideas.Course Objectives:CO-1: Identify Western music by style and era.CO-2: Apply musical terminology, concepts and critical listening skills to a given major composer and style of music.CO-3: Analyze the social, political, and cultural influences on Western and non-Western music.Description:Choose an excerpt from two concerts, one of a pop or rock concert of your choice and one of a performance of music from the Classical Era (1750-1800 AD) chosen from the list below. Watch approximately 10 minutes of each concert. (Please note: The rock or pop concert you choose should be one you watch during this course, rather than a performance you watched or attended prior to the class.)After viewing the concert excerpts, construct a comparison of these two concerts and address the following:1. Explain why you did or did not enjoy the concerts.2. Evaluate similarities and differences between music in the Classical era and rock/pop music. Be sure to reference specific musical attributes of the concerts, and use musical terminology and information from the course materials to express your ideas.3. Discuss the types of people who attended concerts in the Classical era and those who attend rock or pop concerts today, and why people attended concerts in the Classical era versus today. (Be certain to use specific information from scholarly sources to support your points about concerts during the Classical era.)4. Analyze how new technologies, such as digital media and the internet, change the ways music is experienced.Classical Concert List”Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart”Violin Concerto No. in D major,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart”Symphony No. 25 in G minor” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart”Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major,” Franz Josef Hayd”Symphony No. 104 in D major,” Franz Josef Haydn”Night Music of the Streets of Madrid,” Luigi Boccherini”Piano Sonata, Op. 40, No. 2 in B minor,” Muzio Clementi”Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major,” Ludwig van Beethoven”Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major,” Ludwig van BeethovenThis paper should be 750-1000 words in length. This assignment should reflect knowledge and understanding of the course materials. Points should be supported by specific information from scholarly sources and musical terminology should be used to express ideas. This paper should be written in paragraph form using complete sentences with a clear introduction and conclusion. Be sure to reference both concerts in the introduction and conclusion.In addition to these elements, please be sure to fulfill the Requirements for Writing Assignments (see below), including citing all sources (including the concerts) both in the body of the text and in a reference page. Please note that MLA is the standard citation style in the humanities. Here are some good sources of information for Evaluating Online Resources, Citing Sources, and Writing & Grammar Resources. The video links for the concerts should be cited in the body of the text and in your reference page.

Madonna – Like A Prayer (Official Music Video)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ   Answer the questions:   1.What is the message/meaning of this video? 2.Do you agree or disagree with that message?   Then answer the next questions:   1.Compare your response. Do you have polysemy? If so, what kind? Polyvalence? 2.Can you identify interpretive communities that account for the homogeneity or heterogeneity of your interpretations? 3.What types of codes (i.e., dominant, negotiated, oppositional) were invoked by individuals?

Using the Chapter 1 of the textbook Goetsch, D. L. (2018). Construction safety and the OSHA standards (2nd ed.). Pearson. Answer the following: Question 1 What would be two examples of direct costs and two examples of indirect costs associated with workplace accidents? Your response must be at least 75 words in length. Question 2  Describe the 3 Es of safety and how they are used to develop accident prevention programs. Your response must be at least 75 words in length.