Art Appreciation

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Module #3: Detailed Assignment Directions

1. Read Module #3 folder content materials to acclimate yourself with course topics, as well as assignment

directions & rubrics.

2. Search for your name on the “Module #3 Assignment Distribution List” to discover your topic for this project.

3. Research assigned topic using a total of 10 credible educational sources:

 Refer to Five (5) sources for topic content & Five (5) sources for visual images

 Do not refer to sites such as Wikipedia/Wikimedia, Blogs, Twitter since these are not credible educational

sources

 Click Here For: http://library.hccs.edu/research_writing

 Click Here For: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/

4. Compile an MLA Style bibliography containing sources and also include the activated URL addresses. You’ll need to

submit this document with your digital poster! It can be typed on a separate document or second poster “slide”

titled “Bibliography”. Refer to the following resources:

 http://library.hccs.edu/research_writing/style_guides

 https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

 http://www.easybib.com/

o Warning: This program is only a formatting source for people who know how to actually

write an MLA Style Bibliography. If you enter inaccurate information and/or are missing

information, the program will not modify your errors.

5 Create a visually interesting & educational digital poster, featuring your assigned topic.

 Create your Digital Poster by using a Microsoft Office Program such as Word or PowerPoint

 Search online for any of the several tutorials on how to create a digital poster

 Click Here For: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4qXONix2aQ

(“Here’s How….Poster Creation in PowerPoint 2013” by Sacramento State Information

Resources & Technology)

 Click Here For: https://products.office.com/en-us/home (Microsoft Office)

 Microsoft Office:

 Click on Design Tab; Select Page Set-Up; Adjust Width & Height Settings: A Typical

Poster is 48”x 36”

 Save the assignment file on your hard (or external) drive as a working copy.

 When you’re satisfied with the final product, create a file for submission within the Mod. #3 DF.

 Include the Following Items in Your Digital Poster:

o Title (Assigned Topic), Your Name (First & Last), Class Number (Art 1301-33280)

o 6 Compositions representing assigned topic (examples that best represent assigned culture and/or

style). Include diverse types of compositions (architecture, painting, drawing, sculpture, prints, arts

& crafts…

o Compare/Contrast 2 Compositions Representing the “Style” or “Culture”: must include visual

images & text!

o Must include visual images for each of the compositions selected (not just a URL address)

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5 Continued…

 Include the Following Items in Your Digital Poster:

o Must include identification label for each chosen item (artist or culture, title, date, media,

dimensions, location

o Synthesis of research material featured in bullet-point or creative format:

 Focus on information related to the Visual Arts & apply Visual Arts

Terminology/Concepts/Ideas

 Include items such as: subject matter types, how visuals are presented (rep/non-

rep/abstract), theme categories/themes, characteristics (reoccurring visual

elements/principles of design, subject matter types, themes, purpose/function…), specific

purpose/function of item(s), unique icons & iconography, content/meaning, value to culture,

patronage (refer to previous Modules and/or previous assignments for ideas),

Characteristics of “style”…

 Do not type paragraphs or sentences: too hard to read!

o 4 Diverse Ancillary Items (examples: animation, map, timeline, chart, graphics, diagrams, video clips,

photos of artists…). Note: These are not to be included as the required 6 Compositions.

o Citations: Include your activated URL addresses on poster to cite sources; they must link directly to

chosen content and/or visuals).

o MLA Style Bibliography (can be typed on a separate document or second “slide” titled

“Bibliography”). Refer to the following resources:

 http://library.hccs.edu/research_writing/style_guides

 https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

 http://www.easybib.com/

o Warning: This program is only a formatting source for people who understand how to

actually write an MLA Style Bibliography. If you enter inaccurate information and/or are

missing information, the program will not modify your errors.

6. Post your assignment (Digital Poster Final Draft & MLA Style Bibliography) at the Module #3 Discussion Forum by

suggested date/time so that students can participate with this discussion forum in a timely manner.

 Important: You must first post your assignment within the DF prior to gaining access to student posts!

 Upload in one of the following file formats: .rtf, .ppt, .pptx, .doc, .docx

 Note: Students can only earn points for the DF if they actually post their assignment & bibliography, as well

as participate with the Discussion Forum, prior to submitting final assignment within the Mod.#3

Assignment Drop Box. Reason: State & Dept. Requirement of Course!

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7. Perform a Peer Review & Critique within the Module #3 Discussion Forum (DF).

 Perform the following for the Module #3 DF:

 Select one Digital Poster that interests you in order to perform a Peer Review & Critique

o Important: Please select an assignment that hasn’t already been selected by another student!

o It is the responsibility of the entire class to ensure that all student posts have been Peer

Reviewed/Critiqued!

 Outline Format Required (easier for everyone to read, as well as for instructor to quickly grade)

 200 Words (less words = less points)

 Identify 5 key points, ideas, concepts featured in the assignment & what you’ve learned about the topic

 Critique a total of 5 items featured in assignment. Include the following:

o Identify what was done well (be specific)

o Identify areas in need of improvement (be specific)

o Identify suggestions for improvement (be specific)

 Research topic & add 5 items to the body of knowledge already featured in the student’s poster

material.

o Include 5 items that you feel enhance the student’s poster (Refer to Rubric)

o Explain your choices (don’t forget to include information, visual imagery, and activated urls).

o Examples: missing pertinent content, terms, definitions, visual imagery, sources, ancillaries…

o Warning: You will need to research the chosen student’s topic so that you can articulate

suggestions for enhancements/improvements!

o The goal of this Discussion Forum is to learn about a particular topic, as well as assist a peer with

improving their assignment prior to its final submission!

 Thank the student who has selected your presentation to review!

8. Submit completed Digital Poster & MLA Style Bibliography within the Module #3 Assignment drop box by scheduled

due date & time.

 Important Notice:

o Please upload a file in one of the following formats: rtf, ppt, pptx, doc, docx

o Submit your modified assignment (corrected version after reading student and/or instructor

suggestions for improvement) within the Module #3 Assignment drop box.

o Any file submitted within the Module #3 Assignment drop box is graded, therefore, be certain to

upload the accurate file(s) since late work is not accepted in this class.

o If I can’t open & read your assignment, you will not earn points!

9. Please review all of the Module #3 folder contents, particularly distribution list, assignment directions, and rubrics!

10. Be Creative & Have Fun with the Project!