Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 11, 12
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
This week you will use your readings from the past week as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.
Part 1: Art Creation
Select a photograph or film art piece to use as a point of inspiration. Create an art piece of photography or cinematography inspired by your selected art piece. Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be in MP4 format.
Note: If your art creation requires a separate file submission, please submit in the Art Creation Submission (Recordings) area following this assignment.
Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:
- Introduction
- Inspiration Piece
- Include the inspiration photograph or cinematography within the document. Use a link in the case of cinematography.
- Record the title, artist/director, year, and place of origin.
- Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.
- Your Art Piece
- Include your original photograph within the document. If you selected cinematography, submit as a separate file in theArt Creation Submission (Recordings)area following this assignment.
- Provide a title.
- Explain the background of your piece.
- Connection
- Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
- How are they similar and different?
- Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
- For photography, how do the formal elements of design compare to one another?
Original Artwork Requirements
- Methods: photo or video
- No computer-generated pieces
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, images, or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W6 Art Creation & Reflection Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Rubric
W6 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric
| W6 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric |
| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength |
| 5 pts
Meets length requirement |
0 pts
Does not meet length requirement |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
| 20 pts
Submission addresses all of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two. |
17 pts
Submission addresses most of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two. |
15 pts
Submission addresses some of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two. |
12 pts
Submission addresses few of the following elements: photograph/video of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Inspiration Artwork |
| 25 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides detailed background information that conveys strong understanding of the work. |
21.25 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a significant background information that conveys an understanding of the work. |
18.75 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a some background information but additional details are needed to convey an understanding of the work. |
15 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear, suggesting little understanding of the work. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Original Artwork |
| 25 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides detailed background information that conveys a very well thought-out approach to the creation. |
21.25 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides significant background information that conveys well thought-out approach to the creation, but some details could be added for additional insight into the creation. |
18.75 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides some background information, but additional details could be added for clarity and insight into the creation. |
15 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection |
| 40 pts
The analysis clearly articulates a connection between the two works, showing a strong understanding of theme and medium (and formal elements for photography). |
34 pts
The analysis articulates a connection between the two works but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer. |
30 pts
The analysis demonstrates some connection between the two works, but examination could be refined and more in depth to address both all aspects (theme and medium — and formal elements for photography). |
24 pts
Analysis of the learning is limited or unclear, lacking details and support. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration |
| 5 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay and properly integrates the source. |
2.5 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay but does not properly integrate the source. |
0 pts
Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the essay. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow |
| 10 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas. |
8.5 pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas. |
7.5 pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas. |
6 pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage |
| 10 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper. |
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. |
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. |
6 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper. |
0 pts
No effort |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format |
| 5 pts
Paper is formatted to include all 5 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
4.25 pts
Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
3.75 pts
Paper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
3 pts
Paper is formatted to include 2 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
0 pts
Paper is formatted to include 1 or fewer of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting |
| 5 pts
All references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style. |
4.25 pts
Most references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. |
3.75 pts
Some of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. |
3 pts
Few of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. |
0 pts
There is no reference page. |
|
5 pts |
| Total Points: 150 |
