You will submit an outline that includes your topic and the thesis statement from Final Project Milestone One. You must include at least five images (one visual example from at least four different hi
FAS 320 Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric Overview: In this final project, you will select and curate at least six thematically connected works of art that support an identified thesis about a significant cultural issue. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your command of visual analysis and histo rical research, while at the same time expressing your own passions, worldview, or personal interests. The product of your investigation and analyses will be documented in an exhib it prospectus. The project is divided into two milestones, which will be sub mitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Three and Five. The final product will be submitted in Module Seven. Prompt: In Module Five , you will s ubmit an outline that includes your topic and the thesis statement from Final Project Milestone One, which should be revised according to the instructor feedback you received. You must include at least five images (one visual example from at least fo ur dif ferent historical style movements, plus one contemporary visual example). Each image should be identified in full: title of work or description of ob ject (e.g., ceramic bowl), artist or designer, date of creation, medium (e.g., lithograph poster, bronze sc ulpture, etc.), and design style (e.g., De Stijl). Under each image, you will provide a brief summary of 1 –2 paragraphs of the required accompanying text for each image (see final project guidelines). Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment a s a Word document with double spacing, 12 -point Times New Roman font, and one -inch margins. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Individual Artwork Commentaries:Factual Information Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the history of design Identifies factual information for each work of art, including title, date, artist, dimensions, location, and medium, using appropriate citations Identifies factual inf ormation for each work of art but fails to fully detail all available information or use appropriate citations throughout Does not identify factual information for each work of art 15 Individual Artwork Commentaries:
Historical Context Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the history of design Situates each work of art within its historical context by explaining the artistic movements of the time and any sociocultural realities relevant to understanding or appreciating th e work of art using specific details Situates each work of art within its historical context but fails to explain the artistic movements of the time or the sociocultural realities that are relevant to understanding or appreciating the work of art using spe cific details Does not situate each work of art within its historical context 15 Individual Artwork Commentaries:
Subject Matter Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates a sophisticated ability to conduct a visual analysis of works of art using appropriate terminology Accurately describes the subject matter of each work of art in detail and correctly identifies all reasonably discernable formal elements Describes the subject matter of each work of art but fails to use sufficient, accurate detail s or to correctly identify all reasonably discernable formal elements Does not describe the subject matter of each work of art 15 Individual Artwork Commentaries:
Thematic Elements Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates a sophisticated ability to conduct a visual analysis of works of art using appropriate terminology Reasonably assesses each work of art for its broader thematic elements or figurative meanings based on the analysis of subject matter and form Assesses each work of art for its broader thematic elements or figurative meanings but claims are not fully reasonable or based on the analysis of subject matter and form Does not assess each work of art for its broader thematic elements or figurative meanings 15 Individual Artwork Commentaries: Cultural Significance Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates keen insight into the cultural significance of works of art Interprets each work of art for its cultural significance in a way that supports the overall thesis Interprets each work of art for its cultural significance but fails to make fully reasonable claims that support the overall thesis Does not interpret each work of art for its cultural significance 15 Individual Artwork Commentaries:
Appropriate Terminology Meets “Proficient” criteria and demonstrates a sophisticated ability to conduct a visual analysis of works of art using appropriate terminology Applies appropriate terminology throughout each individual work of art analysis Applies appropriate terminology in places but does not consistently use correct vocabulary for each individual work of art analysis Consistently misuses terminology throughout individual work of art analyses, reflecting fundamental misunderstanding of critical vocabulary 15 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy -to-read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submis sion has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that pr event understanding of ideas 10 Total 100%
