Art Creation & Reflection – Photography/Cinema. 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:
- Art Creation & Reflection 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
- You are not graded on your skill as a photographer or cinematographer
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.
OUTCOMES
CO 1: Identify the content, forms, and/or techniques of work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).
CO 2: Analyze the content, forms, and/or techniques of a work of art (e.g., architecture, fine art, literature, and/or drama).
CO 3: Explain the historical/cultural/social context in which a work was created.
CO 4: Classify works of art using different approaches (by discipline, genre, style, period, etc.) in order to contextualize the works and relate them to a variety of influences.
CO 5: Create an original artistic composition as an expression of the human experience on Art Creation & Reflection
DUE DATE
By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
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 ptsMeets length requirement |
0 ptsDoes not meet length requirement |
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5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
| 20 ptsSubmission 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 ptsSubmission 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 ptsSubmission 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 ptsSubmission 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 ptsNo effort |
|
20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Inspiration Artwork |
| 25 ptsThe analysis of the inspiration artwork provides detailed background information that conveys strong understanding of the work. |
21.25 ptsThe analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a significant background information that conveys an understanding of the work. |
18.75 ptsThe analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a some background information but additional details are needed to convey an understanding of the work. |
15 ptsThe analysis of the inspiration artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear, suggesting little understanding of the work. |
0 ptsNo effort |
|
25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Original Artwork |
| 25 ptsThe analysis of the original artwork provides detailed background information that conveys a very well thought-out approach to the creation. |
21.25 ptsThe 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 ptsThe analysis of the original artwork provides some background information, but additional details could be added for clarity and insight into the creation. |
15 ptsThe analysis of the original artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear. |
0 ptsNo effort |
|
25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection |
| 40 ptsThe analysis clearly articulates a connection between the two works, showing a strong understanding of theme and medium (and formal elements for photography). |
34 ptsThe analysis articulates a connection between the two works but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer. |
30 ptsThe 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 ptsAnalysis of the learning is limited or unclear, lacking details and support. |
0 ptsNo effort |
|
40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration |
| 5 ptsPaper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay and properly integrates the source. |
2.5 ptsPaper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay but does not properly integrate the source. |
0 ptsPaper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the essay. |
|
5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow |
| 10 ptsThe writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas. |
8.5 ptsThe writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas. |
7.5 ptsThe writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas. |
6 ptsThe writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas. |
0 ptsNo effort |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage |
| 10 ptsThe writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper. |
8.5 ptsThe 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 ptsThe writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper. |
6 ptsThe writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper. |
0 ptsNo effort |
|
10 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format |
| 5 ptsPaper 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 ptsPaper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
3.75 ptsPaper is formatted to include 3 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
3 ptsPaper is formatted to include 2 of the following: title page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, and page numbers. |
0 ptsPaper 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 ptsAll references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style. |
4.25 ptsMost references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. |
3.75 ptsSome of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. |
3 ptsFew of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style. |
0 ptsThere is no reference page. |
|
5 pts |
| Total Points: 150 |
