Three-dimensional Materials, Tools, and Process.
Writing Assignment Guidelines;
Select two works of art in the textbook from chapters 1-8 and/or 17-21 that exemplify three-dimensional materials, tools, and processes. Describe how each work was made, and explain how the medium is related to each works’ meaning. You may use the information from chapters 9-16 as your guide to the Materials, Tools and Processes used for the works you choose, however, it might mean that you will have to do some additional research beyond the minimum requirement to find the information you need. This will not be a comparative essay, so you may pick works that are not related in any way if you want to as long as they are both three-dimensional. Include the title of each work, the artist who created it, and the page number on which it appears in the textbook. Your essay should be at least 750 words.
Assessment criteria
In assessing your writing assignment, we will be looking for evidence that you understand the materials, tools, and processes that are used to create three- dimensional forms of art, and the way that various media affect the meanings of sculptures, ceramic objects, glass works, fiber arts, metal arts, objects crafted from wood, landscapes, and buildings (architecture). The criteria we will use to grade your assignment are:
v You thoroughly discuss two works of art. Select only two works of art. Two examples, thoroughly analyzed, will better demonstrate an understanding of the concepts covered in the assignment than a larger number of examples that are superficially discussed. v You discuss works of art from chapters 1-8 and/or 17-21. Do no choose works from other chapters in the book. We are looking for evidence that you understand the concepts in this lesson well enough to apply them to new examples. v Your essay focuses on the materials, tools, and processes that were used to create each work you select. Do more than simply name the medium that was used to create each work. Describe the materials, tools, and processes that are involved in creating the work. Also describe the visual qualities or other features that are characteristic of the medium. v You explain how the materials, tools, and processes used to create each work are related to its meaning. Do not omit this part of the assignment. In addition to describing the way each work of art was created and the characteristic qualities of the medium, be sure to analyze the way the medium is related to each works’ content or reinforces its meaning. v You use at least five of the vocabulary that was introduced in this lesson. This is the same idea as the previous writing assignments. You do not have to use every word that appears in bold type in the text/commentary,
but use a minimum of 5 of the words to demonstrate that you understand what they mean and make them bold within the text. If you do not bold the vocabulary you are targeting for your discussion you could lose points from your grade. v You include a citation for each work of art you select. Please use MLA style. Include citations within the text of the essay as well as in a works cited page. You should include at least one source outside of your textbook to show that you have done some research. Please see the Purdue OWL Handout found on Canvas under the Academic Integrity Folder for information on how to go about doing this properly. v Your essay is a minimum of 750 words and has been checked for spelling and grammar errors. An essay less than 750 words is unlikely to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts in this lesson. Submission of the assignment Submit your assignment in the drop box (for your grading team) for the ThreeDimensional Materials, Tools and Processes. If there are technical difficulties prior to submission you may email the document to your team leader, however only in this instance. Emailing your essay will only prove that you completed it on time, you will still be required to submit your work to the drop box in order for it to be graded unless you have been directed otherwise by your Team Leader. Grading Rubric: Points Possible Description of Three-Dimensional Materials, Tools and Processes 0-25 pts. Analysis of the way the medium is related to each works’ content and meaning 0-20 pts. Use of vocabulary from the lesson 0-20 pts. Writing Mechanics: Spelling, grammar, etc. 0-10 pts. Citation included for each work of art and all external sources 0-10 pts. A well constructed essay that includes a good description of the works chosen, a clear discussion about the work and a thoughtful conclusion. 0-15 pts.
Description of Three-Dimensional Materials, Tools, and Processes (0-25 points) 20-25 points The medium of each work is named. The three-dimensional materials, tools, and processes of each work are thoroughly described. The visual qualities that are characteristic of the medium are thoroughly described. 15-19 points The medium of each work is named. The materials, tools, and processes of each work are briefly described. The visual qualities that are characteristic of the
medium are briefly described. 10-14 points The medium of each work is named. The materials, tools, and processes of each work are poorly described or not all addressed. The visual qualities that are characteristic of the medium are poorly described. 0-9 points The materials, tools, and processes of each work are not described or are incorrectly described. The visual qualities that are characteristic of the medium are not described. Analysis of the way the medium is related to each works’ content and meaning (0-20 points) 15-20 points Direct and insightful relationships are shown between the materials, tools, and processes used to create each work and the content and meaning of each work. 10-14 points Loose relationships are shown between the materials, tools, and processes used to create each work and the content and meaning of each work. Or relationships are shown for only one of the works. 0-9 points No relationships are shown between the materials, tools, and processes used to create the work and the content and meaning of each work. Use of vocabulary from the lesson (0-20 points) 15-20 points Five or more of the vocabulary words are properly used throughout the essay. Their usage demonstrates a thorough and accurate understanding of their definitions. All targeted vocabulary is bolded within the text. 10-14 points Two to four vocabulary words are properly used in the essay and bolded within the text. Their usage demonstrates a thorough and accurate understanding of their definitions. All targeted vocabulary is bolded within the text. 0-9 points Zero or only one of the vocabulary words are used in the essay, or vocabulary words are improperly used. Their usage demonstrates a lack of understanding of their definitions. The vocabulary is not bolded within the text. Writing Mechanics: Spelling, grammar, etc. (0-10 points) 10 points Absence of mechanical errors: careful editing / proofing, correct use of writing mechanics, and sophisticated sentence structure. 6-9 points Several mechanical errors are present. Sentence structure still communicates
effectively. 0-5 points Mechanical errors are present likely due to oversight but may compromise the author’s ability to effectively communicate.
Citations (0-10 points) 10 points Citations are included within the text of the essay and in a reference page for each image used from the textbook as well as any external sources that were used. All directly quoted material appears in quotation marks. Citations are in MLA style and all appropriate information is cited within the text. There is at least one source listed and used in addition to the text. 6-9 points Citations are included within the essay and in a reference page for each image used from the textbook as well as any external sources that were used, but contain minor errors. 1-5 points Some citations are missing within the essay or from the reference page, or there are major errors in the citation that hinders the reader from finding the original source material. 0 points No citations. A well constructed essay (0-15 points) 11-15 points The essay includes good descriptions of the works chosen, is well organized and has a clear and thoughtful conclusion. 5-10 points The essay includes partial descriptions of the works chosen, is somewhat well organized and/or has an incomplete conclusion. 0-4 points The essay does not include clear descriptions of the works chosen, is unorganized and has no clear conclusion.
If you are having trouble organizing your essay, please refer to the Essay Writing Guidelines provided on our website. If you need help with your writing consult your on campus writing center. If you do not have access to an on campus writing center please use the World Campus Online Writing/Tutoring resource. http://student.worldcampus.psu.edu/student-services/tutoring-technologyresources#tutoring
