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Art 291w Persuasive Media Review

The objective for this review is to go beyond simple art criticism to incorporate your own judgment and persuade the reader on how the work you are reviewing fits into the aesthetic discourse in the art community. Utilize information learned throughout the semester. This is an opportunity to back up all statements with evidence seen in the artwork/chosen media or based on external research. Be sure to reference class assigned readings, tips on Blackboard, notes from the aesthetic discussions, and first- hand knowledge from viewing the work. This project is worth 20% of your semester grade, in place of a final exam, to emphasize depth in research and creativity in original thought. Student learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Include all of the following: • This paper is to be focused around a theme or idea that is related to the visual arts and

arguable. • Students may choose to evaluate one aspect/object to evaluate in detail or you may include two

or more related objects (as connected to the arguable theme mentioned above): o Explain why the object(s) were chosen. o How are these objects connected to aesthetics/art history? o Students will write a detailed description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment to

conduct a formal art critique as it relates to the thesis developed. § Describe the object/show chosen. § Describe the physical characteristics of how the object was viewed. What is the

general feeling in that space? § Describe the artwork or media around the object chosen (influences or close in

physical space). § What techniques and media are used? Specifically describe it, including

technical information. § Be sure to include an analysis, clearly interpret the work, and infuse judgment in

the writing as it relates to the thesis chosen. • External research conducted and references included

o Students must include a proper MLA reference citation for the work(s) that is explored, as well as references for external information, such as linking it to aesthetics.

o Scholarly sources are expected, but popular sources can be valuable as well. o Students will not earn credit for this project if it is submitted in final draft form without

a reference page. They will also be at risk of plagiarism issues (accidental or intentional), if the reference page is missing or incomplete.

• Persuasion is a key focus of this project. o The primary goal is to persuade the reader to follow an arguable thesis statement.

• Incorporation of all writing skills and feedback garnered throughout the semester. • MLA formatting and typed according to the syllabus. • Participation in the related practice thesis exercise and Discussion Board (Brainstorming

Arguable Topics in Media Review Writing) will aid students in developing this paper, but those components are graded separately from this paper.

• Review of the Persuasive writing tips for a formal tone during Week13 must be completed before finalizing this paper.

• The Discussion Board (Persuasive Media Review Peer Discussions) is part of this project grade and will be a more informal opportunity for peer review, as this is a culminating project in place of a final exam.

• A MLA formal outline for this paper is due Week 15 by 11:59pm on Thursday, April 19. • Each student will communicate with the instructor individually during Week 16, April 23-26,

concerning clear thesis writing and progress on the paper. • The final draft is due exam week on Thursday, May 3 by 11:59pm, as noted in the course

schedule. o Digital submission to TurnItIn Assignment through Blackboard

§ Students can see originality reports and upload new versions until the final due date.