Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Lessons: Week 1, 2, 3
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
This week you will use your readings from the past two weeks as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.
Part 1: Art Creation
Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece.
Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:
- Introduction
- Inspiration Piece
- Include image.
- Record the title, artist, year, and place of origin.
- Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.
- Your Art Piece
- Include image.
- Provide a title.
- Explain the background of your piece.
- Connection
- Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
- How are they similar and different?
- Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
- How do the formal elements of design compare to one another?
Original Artwork Requirements
- Methods: paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.)
- No computer-generated pieces
- Your assignment is not graded on your skill or ability as an artist.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, references page, or image of artwork)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
Outcomes
CO 1: Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).
CO 2: Analyze the content, forms, and/or techniques of a work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).
CO 3: Explain the historical/cultural/social context in which a work was created.
CO 4: Classify works of art using different approaches (by discipline, genre, style, period, etc.) in order to contextualize the works and relate them to a variety of influences.
CO 5: Create an original artistic composition as an expression of the human experience.
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W3 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric.
Textbook is: The Humanities Through The Arts by Lee A. Jacobus & F. David Martin Eleventh Edition
W3 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric
W3 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
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5 pts
Meets length requirement
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0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
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20 pts
Submission addresses all of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
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17 pts
Submission addresses most of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
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15 pts
Submission addresses some of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
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12 pts
Submission addresses few of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Inspiration Artwork
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25 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides detailed background information that conveys strong understanding of the work.
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21.25 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a significant background information that conveys an understanding of the work.
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18.75 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a some background information but additional details are needed to convey an understanding of the work.
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15 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear, suggesting little understanding of the work.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Original Artwork
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25 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides detailed background information that conveys a very well thought-out approach to the creation.
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21.25 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides significant background information that conveys well thought-out approach to the creation, but some details could be added for additional insight into the creation.
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18.75 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides some background information, but additional details could be added for clarity and insight into the creation.
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15 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection
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40 pts
The analysis clearly articulates a connection between the two works, showing a strong understanding of theme, medium, and formal elements.
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34 pts
The analysis articulates a connection between the two works but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer.
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30 pts
The analysis demonstrates some connection between the two works, but examination could be refined and more in depth to address both all aspects (theme, medium, formal elements).
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24 pts
Analysis of the learning is limited or unclear, lacking details and support.
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40 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration
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5 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay and properly integrates the source.
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2.5 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay but does not properly integrate the source.
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0 pts
Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the essay.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
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10 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
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8.5 pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
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7.5 pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
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6 pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
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10 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
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8.5 pts
The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
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7.5 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
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6 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format
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5 pts
Paper is formatted to include all 5 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
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4.25 pts
Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
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3.75 pts
Paper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
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3 pts
Paper is formatted to include 2 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
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0 pts
Paper is formatted to include 1 or fewer of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
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5 pts
All references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style.
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4.25 pts
Most references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.
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3.75 pts
Some of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.
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3 pts
Few of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.
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0 pts
There is no reference page.
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5 pts
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Total Points: 150
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