Spring 2009 Intro to Art Extra Credit Assignment

There had been some requests for an extra credit assignment. Normally I don't do that, but since we lost a class meeting this semester to a snow day, this is an opportunity to learn a little about the topic that will be missed- architecture.

The Assignment- It will relate to a building you are familiar with, Vaughn-Eames Hall. Our art department building makes use of many modern architectural elements and techniques associated with the Bauhaus or International Style developed during the early 20th century. (you'll need to do a little research to learn the specific characteristics of the movement)

1) Choose 3 features of Vaughn-Eames that are based on the Bauhaus/International style. Describe them specifically (where they are found in the building, how they function, what makes them different from architecture from before 1900)

2) Find examples of these same features in buildings completed between 1910 and 1935 from each of these 3 period architects-

Walter Gropius
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Le Corbusier

For each architect, include the names and locations of the building(s), as well as where in the building the particular architectural element can be found.

This extra credit assignment should be typed or computer printed, and must be turned in by April 28, 2009. It will not be accepted after that.

The point value of the extra credit assignment is worth a 10% raise in your final class grade point total for those who fully complete it. Partial credit will be awarded as appropriate.