writing assignment 400-800 words. attached is a more specific guideline

HUM110CL UE performance or tour an actual art museum they may discuss with their instructor about alternate arts encounters.) Each question should use proper grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Any outside sources should be documented using MLA citation style. Each response must answer the question completely. Students will be graded by the attached rubric. Each response must answer the question completely. Students will be graded by the attached rubric. 1. PURPOSE: What is the name of the artwork you are analyzing and who is the creator? Where and

when did you view this artwork? By completing this analysis, what do you wish to accomplish? 2. QUESTION AT ISSUE: Why did ________ create __________? What did she/he wish to

accomplish? 3. ASSUMPTIONS: Artists create art with purpose. What do you think this artist’s purpose is in creating

this work? Why do you think this? 4. INFORMATION: What historical and societal conditions and situations are influencing or motivating

the artist? 5. POINTS OF VIEW: What do others say about this artist and particular work? 6. IMPLICATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES: Is this work promoting a certain cause or rendering a moral

judgment? If so, what is the cause or judgment? 7. CONCEPTS: Are your points explained and supported in a complete and coherent manner? Are you

using correct grammar, syntax, and punctuation? 8. CONCLUSIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Did the artist achieve his/her goal(s)? 9. CORE VALUES: Name and define our core value for this class (personal development). 10. DECISION MAKING: Is this an artwork of value? Does this artwork convey a message that will be

relevant to this and future generations?

Rubric for UE Assignment

Components Missing Level I Level II Level III

Critical Thinking Elements

Purpose Student identifies a particular artwork and artist and defines the purpose of a critical analysis of art.

Identification of purpose is vague and/or does not elaborate/exemplify the purpose. ( 0 - 8 points)

Clearly identifies the purpose of the writing, with only limited elaboration /exemplification. ( 9 points)

Clearly identifies the purpose of the writing using elaboration/exemplification and/or the vocabulary of the discipline (as appropriate). ( 10 points)

Question at Issue Why did ______ create ______? What did he/she want to accomplish?

Question is not stated or is not defined. An attempt to elaborate/exemplify is vaguely outlined. Question is not informed by the vocabulary of the discipline. ( 0 – 8 points)

Clarifies the question through limited elaboration/ exemplification. ( 9 points)

Clarifies the question through elaboration/ exemplification. Question incorporates the language of the discipline (as appropriate). ( 10 points)

Assumptions Artists have purposes in creating their works.

States assumptions without analysis. Relies on questionable assumptions ( 0 - 8 points)

Writing explicitly acknowledges the assumptions of the work, and grounds these assumptions in a larger context (e.g., cultural background, gender)

( 9 points)

Writing explicitly addresses the assumptions of the work and grounds these assumptions in a larger context (e.g., cultural background, gender). Includes in-depth analysis of the assumptions based on the discipline ( 10 points)

Implications and Consequences Is this work promoting a certain cause or rendering a moral judgment?

Identification of implications and/or consequences are vague and do not show ( 0 - 8 points)

Identifies the implications of the position taken in the writing assignment and extends this to identify potential consequences of these implications ( 9 points)

Identifies the implications of the position taken in the assignment, extends this to identify potential consequences of these implications, and assesses the likelihood of various consequences ( 10 points)

Information What historical and societal conditions and situations are influencing or motivating the artist?

Information used is incomplete, incorrect, or biased. ( 0 - 8 points)

Information used comes from reliable sources and is appropriate to the issue being addressed. ( 9 points)

Information used comes from reliable sources within the discipline, is appropriate to the issue being addressed, and presents a coherent, clear picture of the issue. ( 10 points)

Concepts Are your points explained and supported in a complete and coherent manner? Are you using complete sentences, proper grammar and syntax?

Concepts are identified, but not clearly defined. No attempt to elaborate/ exemplify. ( 0 - 8 points)

Some concepts are clearly defined using elaboration/ exemplification. ( 9 points)

All relevant concepts are clearly defined using elaboration/ exemplification. ( 10 points)

Conclusions and Interpretations Did the artist achieve her/his goal?

Conclusions and interpretations are stated, but are not linked to information and/or may be based on bias or prejudice. ( 0 - 8 points)

Conclusions are stated in recognition of information, assumptions, and consequences. ( 9 points)

Conclusions are stated in recognition of information, assumptions, and consequences. Conclusions and interpretations are identified and distinctions are made between information and interpretations of information. ( 10 points)

Points of View What do others say about this artist and particular work?

Acknowledges existence of more than one point of view, but considers only one. ( 0 – 8 points)

More than one point of view is explained, including the point(s) of view of the discipline. ( 9 points)

More than one point of view is explained, including the point(s) of view of the discipline. Points of view are evaluated for relevance to this particular assignment. ( 10 points)

Core Values Do you agree with what this artist is trying to communicate to his/her audience? Did this artwork make you think differently? What does this say about your core values?

Core value(s) implied but not specifically addressed in the writing. ( 0 – 8 points)

Core value(s) are specifically addressed with relevance stated, but not integrated throughout the critical thinking elements. ( 9 points)

Core value(s) are specifically addressed with relevance stated, and are integrated throughout the critical thinking elements. ( 10 points)

Decision Making What value does this artwork hold? Does this artwork convey a message that will be relevant to future generations?

The decision made is based only on some of the information presented. ( 0 - 8 points)

The decision made is based on the culmination of most steps to critical thinking and addresses the core values. ( 9 points)

The decision made is based on the culmination of all the steps to critical thinking and explicitly addresses the role of core values and the values of the discipline, as appropriate. ( 10 points)

Total Points Earned: ____________