ARH2000 Art & Culture
Museum Report, Part ONE
15 points / 15% of final grade
Submit your essay via the link provided in CANVAS
Your work will be checked via TurnItIn, the University’s plagiarism detection service.
The Museum Report is a process paper, to be completed in two (2) stages. These are instructions for
Part One. Feedback will be provided before you complete Part Two. You will be expected to utilize
that feedback before making revisions for Part Two, due later in the course.
For this assignment, you will visit a virtual art museum and engage in a formal analysis of a selected
artwork, considering the work as primary source. By formal analysis, I am asking you to consider the
artwork’s visual attributes as they relate to the formal elements and principles of design (listed on page
41). In addition to the visual elements, you will discuss the artist’s choice of medium.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT
You will use and apply concepts learned in Module 2 in Canvas and Part 1 of the textbook (starting on page
41). Before completing this essay, review pages 38-39 and pages 170-172 of the textbook.
FORMAT AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Part One of the Museum Report should be at least 4 full pages in length, no less than 1200 words.
Include a word count at the bottom of your essay.
Although I am calling this essay a “part” or a “stage” of a writing process, do NOT submit a draft. You are
expected to submit a fully complete essay for both Part One and Part Two, with clearly developed
introduction and conclusion paragraphs for each stage.
Use MLA guidelines when composing your paper. Use 12-point font, Times New Roman, one inch
margins and indent the first line of each new paragraph. Double-space your paper. Italicize all artwork
titles. Writing in first person is acceptable.
This assignment is submitted to Turnitin, an automated plagiarism detection service. Do NOT include
your name or student ID within the paper. Replace your name with “Student.” Do not include a title
page.
Submit in a Word document (.doc, .docx) or convert to PDF. Any other formats are NOT accepted and
will result in a zero (0) grade. Corrupt files or incorrect documents will also result in a zero (0).
Proofread before submission. You must use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Utilize the
resources provided by the Writing Studio at USF. Another good online resource is the Purdue Online
Writing Lab.
Include a screenshot of the artwork within your “virtual museum” as proof of attendance (POA)
at the end of your paper. Failure to attach POA will result in a reduced grade.
LATE POLICY: The syllabus policy on late work applies. Remember, technical issues, problems with
your computer, slow upload times, submission of incorrect files or file types, etc. will NOT exempt you
from the late policy. Please take a moment and double check your submission.
WHICH VIRTUAL MUSEUM TO VISIT? Please see the list within our canvas course for virtual museum
options.
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INSTRUCTIONS
A work of art is the product of the dynamic interrelationships between the various art elements and
principles. As you analyze the artwork, ask yourself why the artist made such choices. By considering the
formal elements and principles of design involved, you can make yourself look more closely at the work
of art, and thus understand more fully the artist’s intended vision, as well as noticing how the work reflects
the time and place from whence it came.
You must address ALL the prompts below within your essay, but your response need not be organized in
the exact order given. Your paper must include proper introductory and concluding paragraphs.
I. Formal Analysis (this section should be the “meat” of your paper): Find any work of art in the
museum that interests you. You will engage in a thorough visual analysis of that work. There should be no
need to consult outside sources for the content of your paper. Reflect directly on the work using the
material you have learned from the course. Follow the guidelines below.
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Identify the work fully (artist name if known, title if available, time period or date, medium,
dimensions or approximate dimensions).
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Provide a brief description of the subject matter of the work.
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Analyze, describe, and discuss the work in terms of three (3) formal elements of art.
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Analyze, describe, and discuss the works’ composition using three (3) principles of design.
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**IMPORTANT: It is expected that the analysis of the work’s formal elements and
principles of design be the most in-depth and therefore most time should be spent on
this section. You must demonstrate your understanding of the concepts learned in the
course by utilizing appropriate course vocabulary within your analysis. Please use precise
terminology associated with the elements and principles chosen. Failure to do so will result
in a reduced grade. Consult the chapters and course material from Module 2.
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Spend a good amount of time looking at the work and taking notes. It is helpful to provide
the reader with an overall picture of the work you are describing. You may find it useful to
pretend you are describing the work to someone who cannot see, but must create an
impression of the work based solely on your words. Clearly and articulately analyze and
describe the formal elements and principles of design that you see in the work. There may
be many, but be selective and try to determine the most significant elements of composition.
Remember to utilize key terms from the textbook associated with the specific
elements/principles chosen.
Is the work non-objective, representational, figurative, or abstract? Note that a work of art can fall
into more than one of these categories. Please explain fully and in a way that demonstrates you
have a correct understanding of the term(s) as it relates to our course content.
II. Discussion of Medium: Examine your artwork further by discussing the medium used and the artist’s
technique and application of materials. Is the object two- or three-dimensional? What limitations, if any,
might the chosen medium create for the artist? Below are some further questions to consider, depending
on the type of medium employed. See Part Two of your textbook (Media & Processes) for further information
on art materials and media.
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Painting: How did the type of paint affect the strokes the artist could make? Was it fresco, oil, tempera, or
watercolor? Was it a fast-drying paint that allowed little time to make changes? What kind of textures and lines
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was the artist able to create with this medium? Does it lend a shiny or flat look? How durable was the medium?
Does the work look the same today as when the artist painted it?
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Drawing: Consider the materials utilized: metal point, chalk, charcoal, graphite, crayon, pastel, ink, and wash. Is
the artist able to make controlled strokes with this medium? Would the tool create a thick or thin, defined or
blurred line? Was the drawing intended to be a work of art in itself, or is it a study for another work, a peek into
the artist’s creative process?
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Printmaking: What is the process the artist undertook to create this work? Did he or she need to carve or etch?
Did the medium require a steady hand? Strength or patience?
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Photography: What is the process the artist undertook to create this work? Is it an example of early
photography or more recent processes? Is it created from digital, film or other processes? Documentary? Staged?
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Sculpture: Is the sculpture high or low relief, or can we see it in the round? What challenges did the material
present to the artist? Was the work created through a subtractive process or an additive one? What tools did the
artist use to create the form? Is your work created from constructing or assembling things together?
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Craft: Is it made of fiber, textile, ceramics, metalwork, glass, etc? Is the art object considered craft or fine art?
Why? Can works of fine art be utilitarian, in your opinion?
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Alternative media and processes: Is your work a video, sound art, interactive, a work of conceptual art or even a
performance piece? How does it differ from traditional works of art? Did you encounter the actual work itself, or
is it documentation of an event or a time-based piece? Do you find it easier or more difficult to apply a formal
analysis to this type of work? Explain.
III. Interpretation: This is the part of the paper where you go beyond description and offer a conclusion
and your own informed opinion about the work.
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Consider how the formal aspects of the work and the subject matter work together to produce
significant meaning.
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How did the artist’s choice of materials and medium affect its message and reception?
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What questions does the work raise or leave you with, if any? Is it possible to make a reasoned
statement about the artist’s aim?
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Describe your personal reaction to the work. Did a visual analysis change your first reaction and
interpretation of the work?
In addition to the above, include the following somewhere within your essay:
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Which museum did you attend?
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What is the basic organization of the museum’s collections? Discuss your personal overall
impression of the experience itself, the museum, the exhibitions and their presentation.
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Do not forget to include your “Proof of Attendance” (screenshot of the work within the virtual
museum).
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Rubric
The rubric below is a general guide. A rubric with points and specific grading criteria is attached to the
assignment in Canvas and will be used in evaluation.
Museum Report, Part One – General Grading Rubric
POINTS
out of 15
SUPERIOR WORK
GOOD
AVERAGE – BELOW AVERAGE
POOR
A
B
C
D, F
POA
no POA: -1.5 points
ONE DAY LATE?
-3 points
Identification,
Description,
Interpretation
& Analysis
Followed all directions.
Provided an exceptionally
detailed, insightful and
accurate analysis
throughout. Multiple
instances of precise use of
key terms. Exceptionally
critical, relevant and
consistent commentary on
connections made between
use of elements/principles,
subject matter and
meaning.
Followed all directions.
Proficient description of work
with ample observations but
more elaboration and insight is
needed. Needs further use of
key terms to show full
understanding of course
concepts. Consistent
connections made between
use of elements/principles,
subject matter and meaning.
Followed most but not all
directions.
Descriptions somewhat
clear but discussion lacks
sufficient detail.
Omits important
elements/principles/detail but
does include several accurate
observations.
Demonstrates adequate
understanding of
elements/principles but
lacks sufficient detail.
Did not follow direction.
Lacks many important details.
Limited or inaccurate use of
terms. Little or no discussion
of how the artist expressed
his/her idea/concept or no
analysis of how the
artist used technique &
elements/principles.
Lack of in-depth analysis.
Organization
Exceptionally clear, logical,
eloquent, thorough
development of ideas.
Excellent transition between
paragraphs. Plenty of
evidence provided for
support. Provides
identifiable and effective
introductory and concluding
paragraphs.
Clear and logical flow of ideas.
Good transitions between
paragraphs with only a couple
of rough patches. Good points,
observations, insights made
but not entirely fleshed out.
Introduction/conclusion
identifiable but a little
awkward.
Somewhat clear and logical
development but many
observations need
elaboration/development.
Attempts to use transitions
between ideas and paragraphs
but still reads like a rough
draft. Needs more supporting
detail/elaboration to flesh out
key points.
Introduction/conclusion very
unclear.
Paper lacks clear and logical
development of ideas,
organizational structure
confusing. Weak or no
transition between ideas and
paragraphs. Did not provide
an introduction and/or
conclusion.
Language
Conventions
Concise, clear, with
flawless or near-flawless
grammar, spelling and
paragraphing.
Eloquent style.
Clear with mostly proper
grammar, spelling and
paragraphing. A few awkward
phrases but not enough to
confuse meaning.
Some errors in grammar,
spelling. Paragraphs not
unified. Level of language
approaches a college level,
but imprecise word choice.
Inconsistent or bad
grammar, incorrect spelling,
haphazard or no
paragraphing. Level of
language below college level.
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Student
Erin Oliver
ARH2000
16 February 2020
Mother
Throughout the years, artists have made several pieces that are worth documenting in
museums and galleries that can be both in person and online. After viewing several galleries
online and looking at art pieces, one piece really stood out to me. Mother by Author Lewin
Funke.
Mother, created by Author Lewin Funke, was created in the 20th century. This sculpture
is from the German culture, made of marble, and has dimensions of 27 1/4 x 29 5/8 x 19 inches.
When I first looked at this sculpture, my focus went to the mother kissing her son or daughter.
To me, this would be the focal point of the piece. It is also very noticeable to me that the mother
does not have any clothing on. I feel like this could mean that the mother possibly just gave birth
to her son or daughter or that the mother is protecting her son or daughter from the unknown of
the world. Thinking that the mother is showing protection of her son or daughter would explain
why the mother is in a crouching position holding the baby and giving him or her
a kiss.
Arthur Lewin Funke has created a very simple marble sculpture. The most obvious
formal element of art is the shape of the design. It is a mother holding her child and giving him
or her a kiss. This shape is very simple but displays Mother very well. You can easily see that
the sculpture is a mother and a child. It is not difficult to see and you can easily define what
Arthur Lewin Funke has created.
Another formal element that Arthur Lewin Funke has displayed is color. In this sculpture,
there is only one solid color. There are no skin tones, hair color, or clothing that is visible.
Though this could not be the reason, but I think that Arthur Lewin Funke wanted to show that a
mother and her son or daughter is one. A mother will protect and love her child until her last
breath. That is why the sculpture is only one solid color.
Although I can only look at this sculpture, it is apparent that the texture is smooth. There
is also no pattern to this sculpture. I think that it is likely that Arthur Lewin Funk wanted to
display the solitude in this piece. Just like with the color, he is trying to exemplify that a mother
and her son or daughter is one.
Arthur Lewin Funke displays several principles of design. The first principle of design
that is noticeable is balance. If you look at the marble sculpture you will see what the Mother is
on her shins which appear to be on a solid surface. This shows that both the mother and son are
held up by the mothers legs. This could be taken in the context or art and real life. In art, the
mother is literally on her legs, which is supporting her and her child. In life, the mother supports
her child also.
Unity is also displayed. Arthur Lewin Funke has showed us that this piece is one whole
piece; the mother and her son or daughter is one. This is shown through the texture, color,
texture, shape, and pattern. Arthur Lewin Funke shows us in several ways that a mother and her
child are one whole piece.
The emphasis in the sculpture could be taken from several different angles. But to me, I
believe that Arthur Lewin Funke is trying to emphasize that a mother would do anything for her
child and tries her best to protect him or her. Arthur Lewin Funke has shown us this in several
different aspects of this particular sculpture.
Arthur Lewin Funke used marble in this sculpture. After analyzing what I thought Arthur
Lewin Funke was trying to show, I believe he chose marble for one reason. Marble is very
delicate. So are babies and so are mothers especially when they have just given birth. When you
look at this sculpture from different angles you can see the extra loose skin that is on the mothers
abdominal area. This leads me to believe that the mother just gave birth to her child. Marble is an
excellent representation of a mother and her child because it shows how beautiful both are but
also tells us that the mother and baby are both delicate.
After looking very carefully at this sculpture, I think that it could be classified as either
representational art or figurative art. If you described it as representational art, I believe that
Arthur Lewin Funke is showing that a mother would do anything for her son or daughter and
loves them endlessly. If you described it as figurative, Arthur Lewin Funke is showing a mother
loving and protecting her son or daughter. Arthur Lewin Funke represents both very well in his
marble sculpture Mother.
After being able to closely look at Mother by Arthur Lewin Funke, I was very intrigued
by his work and began to look at other sculptures of his to see if I could find any similarities or
differences in the pieces and get a feel for Arthur Lewin Funke as an artist.
Arthur Lewin Funke has several pieces that seem to be very similar in style. A lot of his
pieces are centered around a mother, a child, or both. By interoperating Arthur Lewin Funke’s
art work, I feel like he is portraying that he is a family man and was very close with his mother,
he had children and got to see first hand what it was like to be a mother with his wife, or that he
had a bad experience growing up and wanted to show what he thought motherhood was actually
like. Maybe, Arthur Lewin Funke created art to show what he was missing and needed or wanted
in
life.
During my virtual tour, I attended The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The overall
collection of the galleries was in great organization and very easy to utilize. If you wanted to find
something specific, you could type it in the search bar. This is what I did. I utilized the search
tool and searched mother. Out of all the pieces that came up, Arthur Lewin Funkes Mother was
the one that caught my eye. I was very impressed with this website (and the others, too). Being
able to take a tour of a museum or look at galleries online makes art more enjoyable for myself
and others, especially during this pandemic when travel is not recommended.
Mother by Arthur Lewin Funke was created in the 20th century but what he is trying to
portray can be easily related to in the 21st century as well as any other time period. Arthur Lewin
Funke has created a piece that can be considered modern since it relates so closely to society
today and what mothers are willing to do for their son or daughter. Mother is a sculpture that is
very well made and can be related to by those who look closely at what has been created.
In conclusion, Arthur Lewin Funke was able to clearly represent a mother and a child.
Although I do not know if my interpretation is correct or not, I was able to clearly identify what
was trying to be portrayed. It is evident that Arthur Lewin Funke is trying to let others visualize
something to do with a mother and a child or children since several of his art pieces are related to
this. Artists are able to create different pieces and it is up to the viewer to decide what the artist
is trying to say.
MOTHER BY FUNKE
Works Cited
Metmuseum.org. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2021, from https://www.metmuseum.org/art/
collection/search/191077?
searchField=All&%3BsortBy=Relevance&%3Bft=mother&%3Boffset=0&%3Brpp=20
&%3Bpos=3
ARH2000 Art & Culture
Museum Report, PART TWO (Final Submission)
6 points / 6% of final grade
Submit your essay via the link provided in CANVAS
Your work will be checked via TurnItIn, the University’s plagiarism detection service.
IMPORTANT: The Museum Report is a process paper, to be completed in two (2) stages. The
instructions that follow are for Part Two. You must wait for feedback from your instructor/grader
on Part One before final submission.
In this second and final stage of your Museum Report paper, you will both revise and expand upon your
Part One essay using feedback provided by the instructor/grader. In addition to making revisions based on
feedback, you will also add an examination of the work using one of the following types of analysis
listed on page 176 of your textbook: stylistic, iconographic, contextual, feminist, gender studies,
critical race or psychological analysis. Use the instructions on the following pages.
FORMAT AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Use this checklist to ensure your essay is organized correctly.
Part Two of the Museum Report paper should be at least 4-5 full pages in length, no less than 1600
words. This is not 1600 new words – the word count includes any previously written material from
Part One. Include a word count at the bottom of your essay.
Your essay should include fully developed introduction and conclusion paragraphs. Revise these as
necessary to conform to your underlying thesis and findings in Part Two.
Use MLA guidelines when composing your paper. Use 12-point font, Times New Roman, one inch
margins and indent the first line of each new paragraph. Double-space your paper. Italicize all artwork
titles. Writing in first person is acceptable.
Since this paper will be submitted via TurnitIn, do not include your name or student ID within the
paper or as a header. Replace your name with “Student.” Do not include a title page.
Submit in a Word document (.doc, .docx) or convert to .pdf. Any other formats are NOT accepted and
will result in a zero (0) grade. Corrupt files or incorrect documents will also result in a zero (0).
Proofread your paper before submission. You must use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Utilize the resources provided by the Writing Studio at USF. Another good online resource is the Purdue
Online Writing Lab.
Proof of Attendance (POA) should remain attached to your paper.
Instructions continue below.
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INSTRUCTIONS
I. Revise/Edit your previously completed formal analysis (where necessary): Review any feedback
from the instructor/grader in regards to your visual analysis in Part One (see page 3 of these instructions for
a “how-to”). Revise or edit as requested. Consider the following:
General Writing, Grammar, and Mechanics: For further help, see resources on page one.
Content: If you needed to elaborate or correct issues related to content, remember to review
course material in Module 2, including the chapters in Part 2 of the textbook.
Introduction, Thesis, and Conclusion: Because you will be adding new content to this paper,
your introduction, thesis, and conclusion will be revised to appropriately include the new
developments in your analysis. Be clear about your thesis. Your thesis may concern one
aspect of the artwork or consider it as a whole, in context. It may consider how the artwork
communicates a certain message or evokes a specific response.
II. Further Analysis: To further understand your artwork beyond strictly visual attributes, select an
alternative type of analysis from the list below. An overview of each is provided in chapter 1.10. Although
your examination of the work in this section will be briefer than your formal analysis, it will help
you understand the work more fully. When utilizing any secondary sources, remember to cite correctly.
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Choose one (1) of the following and discuss your artwork. The questions below are meant to
prompt your thought process. Clearly identify which type of analysis you have chosen.
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Stylistic analysis: What is it about the artwork makes it distinctive to the artist (e.g. technique, form,
subject matter)? Are characteristics of the work shared by a group of artists and/or is the work of art
part of a particular art movement? How so? Is it representative of a particular place or time period?
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Iconographic analysis: Are there things in the work that you can interpret as signs or symbols? For
example, is there anything that suggests a religious meaning, or indicates the social status of somebody
depicted in the work? Labels often provide good information about iconography.
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Contextual analysis: Would you understand the work better if you knew something about the history
of the era in which it was created, or about religious, political, economic, and social issues that
influenced its creation? The following are specific ways you may approach a contextual analysis:
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Biographical: How might information about the life of the artist may help you to interpret the
work? Labels are often a good source of biographical detail. In some museums volunteer
docents are available to answer questions about an artist’s life and works.
o
Religious: How is the artwork related to the religious context in which it was made? Are there
narrative, symbolic elements, or important persons related to a religious/spiritual context?
o
Historical/social: Consider historical events, and the way they appear in the work.
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Feminist analysis: Is the role of women in the artwork important? Is the artist commenting on the
experience of women in society? Is the artist a woman?
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Other alternative types of analysis (Gender Studies, Critical Race, Psychological) are expanded
upon in the textbook.
IV. Interpretation: Now that you have examined your artwork from a variety of perspectives, reflect upon
your findings as a whole. Your discussion should demonstrate that you understand the visual elements,
content, and context of the artwork and how they work together to produce significant meaning. This is the
part of the paper where you go beyond description and offer your own informed opinion about the work.
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In your concluding paragraph, reiterate important points that you made. Consider leaving the reader with
something further to contemplate – artworks sometimes leave more questions than answers.
HOW TO VIEW FEEDBACK FROM PART ONE
We used a combination of the CANVAS rubric and annotations on your actual papers. To ensure that you
are able to see all of your feedback, here are some helpful "how-to" guides from Canvas:
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Viewing Rubric Results
Viewing Annotated Comments (feedback directly on paper)
RUBRIC
The rubric below is a general guide. A rubric with points and specific grading criteria is attached to the
assignment in Canvas and will be used in evaluation.
Museum Report, Part Two – Grading Rubric
PROOF OF
ATTENDANCE
ONE DAY LATE?
SUPERIOR WORK
GOOD
AVERAGE – BELOW AVERAGE
POOR
A
B
C
D, F
POA remains attached (It is not re-evaluated; no further points will be assigned)
One day late: minus 20%
Identification,
Description,
Interpretation
& Analysis
Followed all directions.
Provided an exceptionally
detailed, insightful and
accurate analysis
throughout. Multiple
instances of precise use of
key terms. Exceptionally
critical, relevant and
consistent commentary on
connections made between
use of elements/principles,
subject matter and
meaning.
Followed all directions.
Proficient description of
work with ample
observations but more
elaboration and insight is
needed. Needs further use
of key terms to show full
understanding of course
concepts. Consistent
connections made between
use of elements/principles,
subject matter and
meaning.
Followed most but not all
directions.
Descriptions somewhat clear but
discussion lacks sufficient detail.
Omits important
elements/principles/detail but
does include several accurate
observations.
Demonstrates adequate
understanding of
elements/principles but
lacks sufficient detail.
Did not follow direction.
Lacks many important
details. Limited or
inaccurate use of terms.
Little or no discussion of
how the artist expressed
his/her
idea/concept or no
analysis of how the
artist used technique &
elements/principles.
Lack of in-depth
analysis.
Organization
Exceptionally clear, logical,
eloquent, thorough
development of ideas.
Excellent transition between
paragraphs. Plenty of
evidence provided for
support. Provides
identifiable and effective
introductory and concluding
paragraphs.
Clear and logical flow of
ideas. Good transitions
between paragraphs with
only a couple of rough
patches. Good points,
observations, insights made
but not entirely fleshed out.
Introduction/conclusion
identifiable but a little
awkward.
Somewhat clear and logical
development but many
observations need
elaboration/development.
Attempts to use transitions
between ideas and paragraphs
but still reads like a rough draft.
Needs more supporting
detail/elaboration to flesh out
key points.
Introduction/conclusion very
unclear.
Paper lacks clear and
logical development of
ideas, organizational
structure confusing.
Weak or no transition
between ideas and
paragraphs. Did not
provide an introduction
and/or conclusion.
Language
Conventions
Concise, clear, with
flawless or near-flawless
grammar, spelling and
paragraphing.
Eloquent style.
Clear with mostly proper
grammar, spelling and
paragraphing. A
few awkward phrases but
not enough to confuse
meaning.
Some errors in grammar, spelling.
Paragraphs not unified. Level of
language approaches a college
level, but imprecise word choice.
Inconsistent or bad
grammar, incorrect
spelling, haphazard
or no paragraphing.
Level of language
below college level.
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