Week 6 Assignment: Art Creation & Reflection Photography/Cinema
Due Feb 13 by 11:59pm Points 150 Submitting a file upload
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 the Art 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
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
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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
