Art Essay 2

Signature Assignment

Course

Assignment Title

Assignment ID

ARTS 1301

Visual Analysis

(to be assigned)

Outcomes/Rubrics to be Assessed by the Assignment

o Communication

o Critical Thinking

o Social Responsibility

Assignment Description

Students will research TWO ARTWORKS From sources chosen by the instructor to prepare and write a two-page paper. The assignment is to choose TWO ARTWORKS to write a compare and contrast paper. Five shared questions are provided for consideration while conducting research and writing the paper.

Students are expected to include proper usage of terms relative to the visual elements and principles of design. Through the writing process, they will analyze and discuss the artist’s cultural and historical backgrounds and draw conclusions as to their influence from research. In addition, they will consider any perceived similarities and reflect on what they think the artist was trying to communicate. After completing their paper, they will submit in D2L through the designated Shared Assignment aligned with the prescribed General Education Outcomes.

USING TWO ARTWORKS prepare and write a two-page, typed paper. The assignment is to choose TWO ARTWORKS from two different cultures and two different time periods to write a compare and contrast paper. Five questions (below) are provided and must be addressed, while conducting research and writing the paper.

1. Analyze and discuss the different ways the artists have used the visual elements such as color, contrast, balance – etc.

2. How do you think the cultural and historical background of the artists might have influenced the way their work looks?

3. What conclusions can you reach about the artist’s time period and his or her views of their world? Some things you might want to consider: spirituality, politics, economics, race or ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ecological issues, materials and process.

4. Do the two works share any similar ideas, approaches to subject or use of materials?

5. What do you think the artists are trying to communicate in their work?

Proper usage of terms relative to the visual elements and principles of design is expected. The two-page compare and contrast paper should be typed with proper formatting, befitting a college paper.

All students must submit this document individually within the D2L site for the course.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Written Communication

Course

Assignment Title

Assignment ID

ARTS 1301

Visual Analysis

(to be assigned)

Criterion Design (​How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?​)

Context of and Purpose for Writing

Students will research TWO ARTWORKS from sources chosen by the instructor to prepare and write a two-page compare and contrast paper. Five shared questions are provided for consideration while conducting research and writing the paper. Students are expected to include proper usage of terms relative to the visual elements and principles of design.

Content Development

Through the writing process, students will analyze the formal qualities of the work and discuss the artist’s cultural and historical backgrounds as well as draw conclusions as to their influence from research. In addition, they will consider any perceived similarities and reflect on what they think the artist was trying to communicate.

Genre and Disciplinary Conventions

Through the use of proper grammar, proper citation, and general mechanics, students will present their analysis and research in an organized approach. The student adheres to fundamental writing expectation considering grammar, citation, flow, focused thought, and sentence structure.

Sources and Evidence

Students will use proper citation of creditable resources to support their claims and findings within the writing. A successful student will demonstrate understanding through placement of creditable sources into the context of their own work.

Control of Syntax and Mechanics

The student will follow the conventions of Syntax and sentence structure, comma splices, run-ons, fragments, subject-Verb Agreement, Verbs, Articles, commonly confused words, punctuation, comma usage, mechanics (capitalizations, italics etc….)

Readability of Visual Elements

Optional

It is encouraged that all students include an image of the works chosen within the cover page that will be analyzed. This is optional to the requirements of the assignment.

Relevance, Accuracy, and Integration of Visual Elements

Optional It is encouraged that all students include an image of the works chosen within

the cover page to analyze. This is optional to the requirements of the assignment.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Critical Thinking

Course Assignment

Title Assignment

ID

ARTS1301

Visual Analysis

(to be assigned)

Criterion Design (​How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?​)

Explanation of Issues

Students will research TWO ARTWORKS from sources chosen by the instructor to prepare and write a two-page compare and contrast paper. Five shared questions are provided for consideration while conducting research and writing the paper. Students are expected to include proper usage of terms relative to the visual elements and principles of design.

Evidence Students Analyze both works of art formally through identifying both the Elements and Principles of design (Line, shape, color, contrast, perspective, rhythm, pattern, balance, etc.) as well as off the basis of their research, develop their own conclusions on what the artist is trying to communicate visually.

Influence of Context and Assumptions

Through visual analysis and research, the students are to evaluate historical and culture influences that may have affected the final look of the artwork. Students are also asked to consider the time in which the work was created and whether or not spirituality, politics, economics, race or ethnicity, gender or gender identity, ecological issues, materials and process had an influence on the overall look of the final artworks.

Student’s Position Though the students’ research of historical, cultural, and time period the work was created, the student is to then conclude their own thoughts on how the work was influenced.

Conclusions and Related Outcomes

The student will develop their own conclusions on what that artist is trying to communicate to the viewer (the student) based off the above previously stated research and formal analysis.

Assignment Design Worksheet: Social Responsibility

Course

Assignment Title

Assignment ID

ARTS 1301

Visual Analysis

(to be assigned)

Criterion Design (​How does the assignment ask students to perform in the manner expected by the criterion?​)

Cultural Diversity Students will research TWO ARTWORKS from differing cultures and Time periods.

Knowledge of Cultural Worldview Frameworks

Through researching the background of the artist’s culture and the time in which the artwork was created and comparing that information with another artist’s background and culture, successful students will demonstrate a partial understanding of the complexity of global perspectives.

Empathy (Skills) The students’ research on each individual artist and the culture and time in which the artwork was created, a successful student will uncover their own view on the how the work was influenced.

Openness (Attitudes)

Students who research the background and influences of the differing artists will develop a better understanding of intercultural competence. Through this process, the student will have a higher level of understanding of how cultures differ and therefore affect the outcome of the ‘look’ of the work.

Global Self- Awareness

Students who research the background and influences of the differing artists will develop a better understanding of intercultural competence. Through this process, the student will have a higher level of understanding of how cultures differ and therefore affect the outcome of the ‘look’ of the work.