Assignment: Art Appreciation
Featured, below, is the Module #2 Assignment, as well as attached handouts to assist you with completing this assignment. Please refer to instructor's course materials or Sayre's Chapters 3-15 & 21-27 (themes) or Gateways in Art, Part 1, Part 2, & Part 4 prior to completing and submitting this assignment. Don't forget to review PPTs featured in Module #1.
Learning Objectives:
1. Perform a Formal Analysis, Interpretation, and Critique of an original public art form located within the vicinity of the town where you live, attend school, or work.
2. Role-Play as an Art Critic to enhance Critical Thinking & Visual Literacy skills.
Directions:
1. Review Course Content:
o Module #1 PPTS (useful for this assignment)
o Module #2 Introduction Materials and Course Textbook.
o Academic Research & Writing Resources (Start Here Module).
o HCCS Library Online Website (Start Here Module).
2. Select one original Representational or Abstract "public" art form, located on the premises of a University or Community College Campus (HCC or alternate campus), where you work, or in the vicinity of the town where you live, in order to complete the Module 2 Assignment. Read Warnings, Below:
o Do not select a famous artist's composition located at a museum or art gallery
o Do not select a work created by yourself, friend, family member or acquaintance
o Do not select a "Non-Representational/Non-Objective" art form or you will not earn points for this assignment (Abstract subject matter is not the same as "Abstract" style art). Review Instructor's PPTs & Course Text for examples.
o Do not select a "replica" of a famous art form or you will not earn points for this assignment (for example, a poster replica of "Starry Night" by Van Gogh or an original composition created by a famous artist whose work is located at a museum)
3. You must include visual imagery with this assignment:
o Take digital photographs of the art form selected, as well as yourself next to the chosen art form (required to earn any points)!
o Photos must include entire composition (not partial view)
o Insert these digital images into your assignment document or you will not earn points!
4. You must cite sources, as well as include a bibliography, if you've consulted the course textbook, an alternative textbook, or online resources to complete this assignment!
o For example:
- Course textbook terms, concepts, or visuals
- Online research related to assignment (terms, concepts, visuals, artist's biography...)
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.