Grading
Before you submit your reflection, take a little more time to proofread your work to make sure that what you write actually conveys what you intend to say. Your answers must be clearly-written, well-supported, grammatically correct, and free of spelling and punctuation errors. This is a college level assignment!
Earn a High Grade
- Before you submit this assignment, read all the instructions, as well as the rubric.
- Write concise and complete sentences that clearly convey what you intend to say.
- Write in third person, present tense. Do not say “I” or refer to yourself.
- Start with an outline. Organize what you plan to say before you write.
- Support your statements with careful observations about the work of art.
- Include your own insights that support your key points.
- Have someone else read your work before you submit it.
Requirements
Your paper must have all three parts described in the instructions for this assignment:
Part 1 – Opening Description
Describe the work as you would to someone who hasn’t seen it.
Part 2 – Topic Sentence
Write one clear and concise sentence.
Part 3 – Visual Analysis
Thoroughly describe the use of a single visual element or design principle. Focus on only one visual element or design principle
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Rubric
Final Reflection: Visual Analysis
Final Reflection: Visual Analysis
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Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 1 – Description
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| 25.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing is very descriptive and evokes a rich and complete image in the reader’s mind. Different areas of the work have been thoroughly described.
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20.0 pts
Good
Different areas of the work have been described, but the writing does not evoke a rich and complete image in the reader’s mind.
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15.0 pts
Inconsistent
Different areas of the work have not been thoroughly described. The writing does not evoke a rich and complete image in the reader’s mind.
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 2 – Topic Sentence
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| 25.0 pts
Exemplary
Strong and concise topic sentence that clearly states how a specific visual element or design principle is used to reinforce the power, meaning, emotion, or mood in the work of art.
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20.0 pts
Good
Adequate topic sentence that clearly states a specific visual element or design principle, but does not clearly convey how it is used to reinforce the power, meaning, emotion, or mood in the work of art.
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15.0 pts
Inconsistent
Topic sentence does not clearly state a specific visual element or design principle, and does not clearly convey how it is used to reinforce the power, meaning, emotion, or mood in the work of art.
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3 – Formal Analysis
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| 25.0 pts
Exemplary
Formal analysis is forceful, creative, insightful, and consistently supports the topic sentence. It includes at least five specific supporting observations that clearly describe how the artist used the visual element or design principle in different areas within the artwork.
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20.0 pts
Good
Formal analysis adequately supports the topic sentence, but lacks force and insight. It includes at least three supporting observations that describe how the artist used the visual element or design principle in different areas within the artwork.
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15.0 pts
Inconsistent
Formal analysis is not relevant or does not adequately support the topic sentence. It includes less than three supporting observations that describe how the artist used the visual element or design principle in different areas within the artwork.
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25.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity and Writing
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| 25.0 pts
Exemplary
Writing is grammatically and mechanically correct and communicates clearly. Prose is polished and shows signs of careful revision and development.
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20.0 pts
Good
Few grammatical, mechanical, spelling and punctuation errors, but with some awkward passages. Does not demonstrate substantial revision or refinement.
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15.0 pts
Inconsistent
Significant difficulties with grammar, mechanics, careless spelling errors and incorrect punctuation. These make many important points difficult to follow.
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25.0 pts
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