Architectural interiors
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Instructions
Pick a piece of domestic architecture. The most likely space might be the home you live in, but you could also choose to discuss a friend’s home or the home of a relative. Focus on the building’s interior space. Describe the space, and be very mindful of how the space is divided, and the effect that is achieved by this division. Does it serve its function as a domestic space? How does it do so? Is the space homey and welcoming? Is it cramped and uncomfortable? Is it a bright and open feeling? Does it feel rundown and in need of change or updating? Does it feel unremarkable, or does it feel unique (remember this assignment has to do with the space itself and not any furnishings or persons associated with the space)? Remember that the interior space is completely a creation of the building and its properties.
Next, choose another space you inhabit regularly, and one that you especially enjoy inhabiting. Compare this to your domestic interior. What is the space’s function? How is the interior structured? How is it similar or different from your domestic interior? If you prefer one over the other, why? If you enjoy both, is this based on some similarity, or do they simply achieve their goals in different ways? Again, be sure to focus your discussion on the space itself and not the things in that space, although the degree to which a building or room may feel open or crowded can be affected by things within it.
Post this on your blog, and if possible, include images taken with your phone of one or both spaces, clearly indicating what the photo depicts.
This assignment should be 250 words minimum and will be assessed on its formal clarity, the quality of the writing and editing, its degree of engagement with its topic, its creativity/inventiveness/originality of ideas, and the sophistication of thought it expresses.
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Rubric
2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
Ability to incorporate and synthesize learned material into written responses that are accurate and meaningful, and which reflect student’s grasp on, and ability to think independently about the course content.
35 pts
Exceptional
The student shows mastery of the relevant information and ideas and demonstrates deep thinking on the topic. The response demonstrates creativity, synthesis, and/or incisive critical thinking on the issues at hand.
30 pts
Good
The student demonstrates a solid grasp of the material and can convey responses to the material in a clear, accurate, and thoughtful manner. Depth of student knowledge and thinking on the topic seems adequate but not exceptional. The response is solid but may not make new critical leaps, or synthesize information in unexpected ways.
25 pts
Adequate
The student demonstrates basic familiarity with the material and adequately addresses the prompt. Conveys ideas in a coherent, though unremarkable, manner.
20 pts
Unacceptable
Student response lacks clarity, accuracy, or demonstrates a lack of thought and engagement about ideas/material, or an inaccurate grasp of ideas/material.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Mechanics
Ability to craft coherent thoughts in standard English, free from errors in diction, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and edited for flow and clarity.
35 pts
Exceptional
Writing is well-edited and completely free from errors in spelling, grammar, diction, and punctuation. Reads smoothly, clearly, and with careful attention to sentence rhythm, word choice, and thoughtfulness about overall flow.
30 pts
Good
Writing is clear, well-edited, and completely free from errors in spelling, grammar, diction, and punctuation. Shows some awareness of word choice and overall flow.
25 pts
Adequate
Writing is largely free from errors in spelling, grammar, diction, and punctuation is largely clear, and demonstrates some attention to editing and reader experience.
20 pts
Unacceptable
Writing contains several errors in spelling, grammar, diction, and/or punctuation. Is unclear and shows little to no editing.
35 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure
Ability to form a body of ideas on a topic into a coherent whole. Knowledge of how ideas flow together and how transitions connect passages logically to one another.
30 pts
Exceptional
Argument/exposition demonstrates mastery of form and flow and overall awareness of the assignment as a written whole. Demonstrates creative, inventive, or incisive solutions for presenting students’ thoughts and course materials in novel, meaningful and effective ways.
27 pts
Good
Argument/exposition demonstrates a grasp of form and flow and awareness of the assignment as a written whole.
23 pts
Adequate
Argument/exposition is coherent and complete but shows little to no thought to design. Ideas are presented clearly, but with no compelling logic or order.
20 pts
Unacceptable
Argument/exposition is haphazard and not logically presented.
30 pts
Total Points: 100
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