Q Museum Paper Guidelines see below for Grading Rubric (including Student Learning Outcomes, SLOs) Format: 2 pages, double-spaced, size 12 easily readable typeface (good serif fonts are Times New Roman or Century Schoolbook, good sans serif fonts are Calibri or Helvetica/Helvetica Neue). Topic: Virtually visit a gallery/museum of your choice and write an analysis about 1 work of art. We will cover virtual museum visits in this Module and I will provide a list of recommended links. Due Date/Submission: Due Sunday 10/17 at 11:59 pm, upload file in Canvas. Have questions on how to submit your assignment? Click hereLinks to an external site. to access information about Assignments in your Canvas student guide. ________________________________________ Paragraph 1 (analysis of SUBJECT + FORM): 1.5 pages, double-spaced 1. Introduce the work of art in terms of basic information: artist, title, medium/media (part of SLO #3), size (if available), and year. 2. Identify and describe the subject matter (SLO #1), including: • Details regarding the appearance of imagery and where it is located within the work. • Identify how the subject is represented (Representational, Abstract, or Non-objective) with detailed examples from work that support this classfication. 3. Describe the physical characteristics of the work using relevant Elements of Art and Principles of Design (SLO #2). Be sure to: • Utilize a range of both Elements of Art and Principles of Design. • Clearly support use of vocabulary with specific details/examples found within the work itself. For example—“In this painting, Cupid is established as the focal point due to a central location and implied lines created from the women’s collective gaze.” This statement identifies the object/subject associated with the focal point, it’s location, and how the focal point was created by the artist. • Avoid supporting vocabulary with definitions. See above for proper reinforcement of terminology. 4. Describe the physical characteristics of the work as it pertains to the artist’s choice of medium/media (SLO #3). Include in your analysis: • Proper and consistent terminology throughout paper. For example, avoid calling a painting a photo or referring to a painting as 3D if it only appears to have dimension (as opposed to an actual 3D object). • Details regarding the appearance and artist’s manipulation of materials. You can analyze brushstrokes, paint consistency, cropping of imagery/angle/POV, pressure, apparent use of tools, etc. Texture may be a relevant Element of Art to discuss here. Paragraph 2 (analysis of CONTENT/Meaning): half a page, double-spaced In this paragraph, address what you think the work is about in terms of meaning, message, ideas/concepts. Cite properly if you are referencing wall text from the museum or another source, although it is not required to incorporate outside research in this portion. *Be sure to reinforce your interpretation of the work’s content in 2 ways: 1. By addressing how subject matter (imagery) and formal qualities (Elements of Art, Principles of Design, medium) from paragraph 1 influence your interpretation of the work’s message (SLO #4). In other words, how does FORM affect your understanding of meaning? For example—“The artist’s use of repetitive geometric shapes for buildings and muted colors creates a polluted, impersonal landscape that criticizes the effects of mass-production and industrialization.” 2. By analyzing how content is conveyed through one or more of the following: iconography, theme, Role of the Artist, historical context, or social/cultural issues (SLO #5). Support your analysis by linking it to examples/clues found in the work. For example—“In the bronze casting of his own hand, Nick Cave takes a gesture normally associated with conflict (finger on a trigger of a gun), and points it upward—calling the audience to action and to participate in supporting those communities impacted by gun violence.” Rubric Museum Paper Rubric Museum Paper Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO #1: Apply art terminology as it specifically relates to works of art. Describes the work of art, utilizing the correct terminology as it applies to medium, technique, elements of art and design principles. 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Extensive description of all subject matter/imagery. Subject is accurately identified as Representational, Abstract, or Non-objective with detailed support for classification. 17 to >15.0 pts Good Sufficient description of most subject matter/imagery. Subject is identified as Representational, Abstract, or Non-objective with some support for classification. May be slightly lacking in detail, clarity, and/or accuracy in some descriptions/classifications. 15 to >10.0 pts Average Vague description/identification of some subject matter/imagery. Subject is identified as Representational, Abstract, or Non-objective with sparse or inaccurate support. May be lacking in detail, clarity, and/or accuracy in descriptions/classifications. 10 to >0.0 pts Poor Inadequate description/identification of subject matter/imagery. Subject is not identified as Representational, Abstract, or Non-objective. Objective clearly lacking in detail, clarity, and/or accuracy in descriptions. 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO #2: Demonstrate knowledge of art elements and principles of design. Analyzes work of art, identifying and describing applicable elements of art and principles of design. 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Wide range of vocabulary (Elements of Art and Principles of Design) used accurately and reinforced with in-depth/specific examples of how/where terminology is utilized by the artist within the artwork. 17 to >15.0 pts Good Sufficient range of vocabulary (Elements of Art and Principles of Design) used and reinforced with examples of how/where terminology is utilized by the artist within the artwork. May be slightly lacking in detail, clarity, and/or accuracy in some descriptions/classifications. 15 to >10.0 pts Average Limited range of vocabulary (Elements of Art and Principles of Design) used. Definitions may be used as support for terminology rather than examples from image. May be lacking in detail, clarity, and/or accuracy in descriptions/classifications. 10 to >0.0 pts Poor Minimal range of vocabulary (Elements of Art and Principles of Design) used. Definitions may be used as support for terminology rather than examples from image. Objective significantly lacking in detail, clarity, and/or accuracy in descriptions/classifications. 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO #3: Differentiate between the processes and materials used in the production of various works of art. Utilizes the correct vocabulary to identify and explain the medium/media and technique by and with which the artwork was made. 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Medium (media) correctly identified. Student consistently uses correct terminology to describe media throughout analysis. Physical qualities of media clearly described, artist’s manipulation of materials analyzed. 17 to >15.0 pts Good Medium (media) correctly identified. Student consistently uses correct terminology to describe media throughout analysis. Description of physical qualities of media or analysis of artist’s manipulation of materials may be lacking detail. 15 to >10.0 pts Average Analysis missing some identification of medium—including support. Student uses inconsistent terminology to describe media throughout analysis. Minimal description of physical qualities of media or analysis of artist’s manipulation of materials. 10 to >0.0 pts Poor Analysis missing some identification of medium—including support. Student uses inconsistent terminology to describe media throughout analysis. Missing description of physical qualities of media or analysis of artist’s manipulation of materials. 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO #4: Critically interpret and evaluate works of art. Addresses the work in a critical context, assessing how the subject and form work together to create the work’s content. 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Subject matter (imagery) and specific formal qualities (Elements and Principles) from paragraph 1 are analyzed to produce a clear interpretation of the work’s content. 17 to >15.0 pts Good Subject matter (imagery) and general formal qualities (Elements and Principles) from paragraph 1 are analyzed to produce an interpretation of the work’s content. Interpretation may be slightly lacking in specificity, clarity, and/or detail. 15 to >10.0 pts Average Interpretation of content noticeably lacking in support from the work’s subject matter and/or specific formal qualities (Elements and Principles) from paragraph 1. 10 to >0.0 pts Poor Interpretation of content lacking in any support from the work’s subject matter and/or specific formal qualities (Elements and Principles) from paragraph 1. 0 pts No Marks 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSLO #5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of arts on culture. Describes how the artwork reflects and/or challenges societal or cultural values. 20 to >17.0 pts Excellent Interpretation of work’s content will discuss one or more of the following: iconography, theme, Role of the Artist, historical context, social/cultural issues. Analysis supported with strong connection to visual clues found within work and/or detailed reasoning. 17 to >15.0 pts Good Interpretation of work’s content may discuss one or more of the following: iconography, theme, Role of the Artist, historical context, social/cultural issues, but slightly lacks clarity/detail and/or provides general connection to specific visual clues found within work. 15 to >10.0 pts Average Interpretation of work’s content may discuss one or more of the following: iconography, theme, Role of the Artist, historical context, social/cultural issues, but lacks significant clarity, detail, and/or obvious connection to specific visual clues found within work. 10 to >0.0 pts Poor Paper may identify content of work utilizing one or more of the following: iconography, theme, Role of the Artist, historical context, social/cultural issues, but does not support with explanation/interpretation or by linking to specific visual clues found within work. 0 pts No Marks 20 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext