For the image requirements for this paper please submit a screen shot (feel free to crop the image) of the artwork you chose from THE GOOGLE ART PROJECT. You can also download an image from another website to illustrate your paper, but please remember to cite the source of the image in your works cited page.
REQUIREMENTS: (Please note that you are not required to see an artwork in person.)
1) Print off these instructions and the Formal Analysis Worksheet before you go.
2) Perform a detailed formal analysis of a single work of art WHILE YOU ARE IN FRONT OF THE WORK.
a) This is an exercise in looking. Therefore, any discussion of the artist’s biography, historical context, or your personal experience will not be counted towards the word count.
b) Your essay should include a discussion of all the elements and principles listed in the Formal Analysis Guide
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. Each element and each principle should be addressed using three sentences. You discussion of each element or each element may discuss one example in depth, or several examples. For example, you might use three sentences to discuss the color in a figure’s shirt, or you might identify the artist’s use of color in three different places.
c) To organize your essay, your overall argument and conclusion should address how the artists used the principle of emphasis.
d) Your essay should be 1500-2000 words. Use APA or MLA format.
3) Turn in an image of the artwork with your essay.
5) Compositional Design. A compositional design is the student’s visual expression of how the elements and principles work in a specific work of art. No two students will ever have the same compositional design on the same painting. For an example of a compositional design for the painting Las Meninas, see 1.10.12c on p. 185 in your textbook. As you can see, a compositional design is not a recreation of the work of art, but instead it shows the relationships between the elements and principles and emphasizes the ones that are most important.
CHOOSING AN ARTWORK: (Please note that you are not required to see an artwork in person.)
For the purposes of this assignment please chose your artwork carefully. No copies or reproductions! In other words, the work must be one of a kind.
It must be a work that is publicly exhibited and the main purpose of the object is to be art.
For this assignment, the work must be a painting, sculpture, or drawing.
Places where works of art can be found:
• Parks
• Public buildings such as churches, city and federal government buildings, and hospitals.
• Museum of Art or an Art Gallery
This EXCLUDES items whose main purpose has some other function – Such as:
• A car
• Taxidermy
• Furniture
• Crafts
• Holiday decorations
• Historical exhibits at a history museum
• Scientific exhibits at a science museum
• Any other exhibit at a non-art museum or non art-related institution (such as NASA.)
• Ballet or other dance performance
• Music/ Musical concerts
Formal Analysis Rubric (1)
Formal Analysis Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission Requirements 42 to >31.5 pts
Proficient
Project title and name are included in the submission. Student visits an original artwork in person. Student successfully submits image of artwork and evidence of having seen it. Student uses APA or MLA format. Tickets alone will not suffice. The chosen artwork meets the requirements listed in the assignment instructions. 31.5 to >21.0 pts
Competent
Most of the following criteria were met: Project title and name are included in the submission. Student visits an original artwork in person. Student successfully submits image of artwork and evidence of having seen it. Student uses APA or MLA format. Tickets alone will not suffice. The chosen artwork meets the requirements listed in the assignment instructions. 21 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Some of the following criteria were met: Project title and name are included in the submission. Student visits an original artwork in person. Student successfully submits image of artwork and evidence of having seen it. Student uses APA or MLA format. Tickets alone will not suffice. The chosen artwork meets the requirements listed in the assignment instructions. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Little or none of the following Criteria were met: Project title and name are included in the submission. Student visits an original artwork in person. Student successfully submits image of artwork and evidence of having seen it. Student uses APA or MLA format. Tickets alone will not suffice. The chosen artwork meets the requirements listed in the assignment instructions.
42 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLine 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the element Line, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the element Line. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the element Line. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the element Line.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLight 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the element Light, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the element Line. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the element Line. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the element Line.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeColor 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the element Color, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the element Color. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the element Color. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the element Color.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTexture 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the element Texture, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the element Texture. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the element Texture. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the element Texture.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShape 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the element Shape, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the element Shape. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the element Shape. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the element Shape.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpace 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the element Space, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the element Space. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the element Space. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the element Space.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScale and Proportion 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the principle Scale and Proportion, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the principle Scale and Proportion. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the principle Scale and Proportion. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the principle Scale and Proportion.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBalance 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the principle Balance, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the principle Balance. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the principle Balance. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the principle Balance.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRhythm 18 to >12.6 pts
Proficient
Essay includes critical discussion of the principle Rhythm, including at least three sentences. 12.6 to >5.4 pts
Competent
Essay includes some discussion of the principle Rhythm. 5.4 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes minimal discussion of the principle Rhythm. 0 pts
Unacceptable
Students does not address the principle Rhythm.
18 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEmphasis 26 pts
Excellent
Essay includes critical discussion of the principle Emphasis, including at least three sentences. Student also clearly develops an overarching argument that incorporates the principle Emphasis. 19.5 pts
Competent
Essay includes critical discussion of the principle Emphasis, including at least three sentences. Student does not thread the principle of Emphasis throughout the essay. 16.25 pts
Acceptable
Essay includes some discussion of the principle Emphasis. Student does not thread the principle of Emphasis throughout the essay. 13 pts
Needs improvement
Essay includes minimal discussion of the principle Emphasis. 0 pts
No Credit
Students does not address the principle Emphasis.
26 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Word Count 40 to >28.0 pts
Proficient
Student composes a 1500-2000 word formal analysis essay. The description is free of excessive grammatical errors. The overall direction of this essay is clear and focused and does not contain superfluous material. The overall organization of the assignment demonstrates thought, effort, clarity, and consideration to the order of how the total assignment is articulated. 28 to >20.0 pts
Competent
Student does not fully meet the following requirements: Student composes a 1500-2000 word formal analysis essay. The description is free of excessive grammatical errors. The overall direction of this essay is clear and focused and does not contain superfluous material. The overall organization of the assignment demonstrates thought, effort, clarity, and consideration to the order of how the total assignment is articulated. 20 to >0.0 pts
Acceptable
Student does not meet many of the following requirements: Student composes a 1500-2000 word formal analysis essay. The description is free of excessive grammatical errors. The overall direction of this essay is clear and focused and does not contain superfluous material. The overall organization of the assignment demonstrates thought, effort, clarity, and consideration to the order of how the total assignment is articulated. 0 pts
No Credit
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompositional Diagram 30 pts
Excellent
A compositional diagram is included and clearly identifies the point or points of emphasis. 22.5 pts
Competent
A compositional diagram is included but could include more clarity. 15 pts
Needs improvement
Compositional diagram appears rushed or is not clear. 0 pts
No Credit
Student does not include a compositional diagram.
30 pts
Total Points: 300