Q ASSIGNMENT: Write a critique of one piece of artwork from ArtStor Digital Library (a Levin Library Resource). • Insert an image of your choice from ArtStor o What is ArtStor? It’s a Levin Library Database. o How do I figure out how to get the image? Go to our Canvas site “Library Resources.” • Include the artist's name and the title of the piece • Apply our Critical Response Format (Included below and in the rubric) • Each step of the process will be at least 1 paragraph in your critique • Use the headings: Step 1, Step 2, etc. DUE: Friday, 2/26 before midnight. Upload here on Canvas (pdf, doc, dox, jpg, png) FA 1000 CRITICAL RESPONSE FORMAT Below is our format – developed from class discussion. Use this as your recipe for critiquing a piece of art. STEP 1: What do you see? • This is the "Balcony View." • Take 10 steps back. • What stands out? • What's obvious? STEP 2: Discuss the Principals of Design & Elements of Visual Art: • Specifically focus on those that support your comments from step 1. STEP 3: Discuss Artist Intent and/or Context: • Artist Intent - Did you research what the artist was trying to do in this work? • Context - Is there any important historical or cultural info? What was going on when this artist made the work? STEP 4: How it makes you feel/aesthetics: • Include any sensory perceptions or emotions. Also, feel free to include your own opinions here. Rubric Critical Response Assignment Critical Response Assignment Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIMAGE Include an ArtStore image with the name of the artist/s and the title of the artwork. 10 pts Meets Expectations 6 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 1 State what you notice about this artwork. This is the "Balcony View." Take 10 steps back. What stands out? What's obvious? 20 pts Meets Expectations 12 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 2 Discuss the Principals of Design & Elements of Visual Art: Specifically focus on those that support your comments from step 1. 20 pts Meets Expectations 12 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 3 Discuss Artist Intent and/or Context: Artist Intent - Did you research what the artist was trying to do in this work? Context - Is there any important historical or cultural info? What was going on when this artist made the work? 20 pts Meets Expectations 12 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSTEP 4 How it makes you feel/aesthetics: Include any sensory perceptions or emotions. Also, feel free to include your own opinions here. 20 pts Meets Expectations 12 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEDIT Edit your work for grammar, capitalization, spelling, punctuation. Include headings "Step 1, Step 2," etc. 10 pts Meets Expectations 6 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 10 pts Total Points: 100