Controversial Art and Censorship
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 14
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 primary sources (artist statement)
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook – from critic)
Instructions
Although social justice art is not a topic exclusive to the 20th and 21st centuries, the distribution of information regarding controversial art with gender, race, sexual, and/or environmental themes has increased with the proliferation of media. Choose an example of a social justice work of art from the 20th or 21st centuries from any discipline of the humanities (music, literature, sculpture, film, television, etc.). Then, address the following:
· Identify the work and the medium.
· Based on your example, to what extent does this work of art make a social contribution?
· What aesthetic value does the work have? How does it reflect the human condition? How does it relate to your life?
· Has this work ever been censored? If so, explain the circumstances.
· Are governments ever justified in censoring art? Why or why not?
· Examine some of the influences of this work of art. What was the public reaction to this work? Does it effectively portray its message?
· Argue whether or not this work should be considered art. Explain why using terms learned in this course.
· Include an accompanying statement from the artist(s) and a statement from a critic to support your points.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
· Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
· 1-inch margins
· Double spaced
· 12-point Times New Roman font
· Title page
· References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source and 1 primary source)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W7 Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 2, 4, 6
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
W7 Essay Grading Rubric
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W7 Essay Grading Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Length
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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 Outcome Content
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10 pts
Submission addresses all aspects of the assignment.
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8.5 pts
Submission addresses most aspects of the assignment.
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7.5 pts
Submission addresses some aspects of the assignment.
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6 pts
Submission addresses few aspects of the assignment.
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0 pts
No effort
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
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35 pts
Paper provides an in-depth analysis of the artwork showing a clear understanding of the work, the social justice issue surrounding it, and how if it fits into a definition of art.
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29.75 pts
Paper provides an strong analysis of the play(s) showing a good understanding of the work, the social justice issue surrounding it, and how if it fits into a definition of art, but it could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer.
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26.25 pts
Paper provides an in-depth analysis of the play(s) showing a good understanding of the work, the social justice issue surrounding it, and how if it fits into a definition of art, but examination could be refined and more in depth.
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21 pts
Analysis of the artwork is limited or unclear, lacking details and support.
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0 pts
No effort
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35 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Source Integration
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5 pts
Paper includes reference to scholarly sources within the essay and properly integrates the source.
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3.75 pts
Paper includes reference to scholarly sources within the essay but does not properly integrate the source.
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0 pts
Paper does not make reference to scholarly sources.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clarity & Flow
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10 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety that 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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0 pts
No effort
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Writing: 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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0 pts
No effort
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10 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA Paper Format
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5 pts
Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
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4.25 pts
Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
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3.75 pts
Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
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3 pts
Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
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0 pts
Paper is formatted to include 3 or fewer of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA: 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: 85
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