Q Research Paper: Your research paper will examine an assigned artist. Your research may include and draw upon the writings of historians and critics; mentors; source material; and inspirations that have influenced the artist’s development. Your group project will also explore the impact the artist has had on others within the fine arts including any cross-disciplinary collaborations. Each team member will research and write a paper about one section of the outline below. Presentation: Your presentation should include but does not need to be limited to video clips, photos, slides and questions for class discussions (be creative with your presentations). Each group member will present their own area of research. Each team will have ~20 minutes for their presentation. Each student will submit their own paper and section of research on Canvas. You will be graded individually on your paper and your portion of the presentation. Areas of Research - Each Group Member will choose ONE of these: 1. A biography of the artist’s career. Include your own thoughts and observations about their career. 2. Discussion of artists, philosophers and/or teachers who were influential in the development of the artist and how. 3. A description of his/her working philosophy and style using a minimum of three pieces to illustrate your analysis. Include the elements of visual art and principles of design in your discussion. 4. Discuss how the artist’s work has impacted fine arts in general and include any specific collaborative artistic partnerships - especially cross-disciplinary. How to turn in your work: 1) Submit your paper & slides here on our Intro to Fine Arts Canvas site. Include a comment to let me know you have submitted your slides to your Gen Ed E-Portfolio. 2) Submit your slides to your Gen Ed E-Portfolio. Rubric Artist Paper & Presentation Artist Paper & Presentation Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeINTRO & CONCLUSION Utilize the beginning to introduce your artist and your area of research. Describe what drew you to this artist and outline key areas you will discuss. Use the conclusion to sum everything up and take it one step further: What are you still questioning? How has this artist, their work & your research impacted you or your thinking? What do you want to make sure we are left thinking about, in closing? 30 pts Meets Expectations 18 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBODY PARAGRAPHS / PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH Your body paragraphs and the body of your presentation will contain information that is distinct to your area of research. Organize it, contextualize it, and describe it. Be sure to explain what your artist taught you about art in general. Also, what are some notable aspects of their work that are distinct – unlike other any other artist? 45 pts Meets Expectations 27 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 45 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePROVIDE EVIDENCE & CITATIONS Each of the points above should be supported with evidence from your research. Utilize 3-6 sources. Cite your sources in the body of your paper. Cite your sources on a Works Cited page in your paper & slide at the end of your presentation. Use MLA format. 10 pts Meets Expectations 6 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePROFESSIONALISM & PREPAREDNESS Your portion of the presentation should be at least 5-10 minutes in length. Your presentation should be well rehearsed and thoughtfully executed. Your slides should be error-free. Your presentation should be multimedia (includes both text and audio/visual materials). Your accompanying paper should also be error-free. 10 pts Meets Expectations 6 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUPLOAD SLIDES TO GEN ED E-PORTFOLIO Your Slides should be uploaded into your Gen Ed E-Portfolio. This E-Portfolio assignment is for "Humanities." The name of the course is FA 1000 Introduction to Fine Arts. Add a comment here to confirm that you successfully uploaded your slides to your E-Portolio. 5 pts Meets Expectations 3 pts Partially Meets Expectations 0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations 5 pts Total Points: 100