Humanities Test-Out 02 – Visual Art
Humanities Test-Out 02 – Visual Art
Competency Develop a vocabulary for criticizing, evaluating, and describing works of art.
For this assessment task, you are asked to act as an art critic and analyze a series of works. When art critics discuss art, they describe art works in terms of style and medium. Art critics interpret meanings of art and make judgements of a work’s validity to the importance of a piece in the larger context of art history and culture. Art critics also evaluate art in the context of aesthetics.
Please watch the presentation below as a refresher on this deliverable’s content. The presentation will not tell you everything you need to know to pass this test-out, but it should serve as a refresher.
Assessment 2 PPT (See attachment)
Competency
Develop a vocabulary for criticizing, evaluating, and describing works of art.
Instructions
For this competency, you will assume the role of a critic. View each piece of work listed below and analyze it as a piece of art, identifying key elements of the work and using terminology common to the discipline. Using a few concise paragraphs for each piece, your analysis should discuss each work as a critic would and include, using the proper vocabulary, what you think the work is about.
Grading Rubric (for each response)
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1
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4
Category
Not Submitted
No pass
Competence
Proficiency
Mastery
Elements
Not Submitted-0
Does not identify key elements of the piece of art-1
Identifies the key elements of that piece of art.-2
Identifies the key elements of that piece of art and explains them.-3
Identifies the key elements of that piece of art and explains them, referencing other works of art.-4
Vocabulary
Not Submitted-0
Does not use the vocabulary common to that field of art.-1
Uses the common vocabulary of that field of art.-2
Uses the common vocabulary of that field of art with explanation.-3
Uses the common vocabulary of that field of art with a detailed explanation.-4
Subject/Movement
Not Submitted-0
Does not offer an explanation as to what the piece is about or the movement the piece represents.-1
Explains what the piece is about or the movement the piece represents.-2
Explains what the piece is about or the movement the piece represents in detail.-3
Explains what the piece is about or the movement the piece represents in detail, referencing other works of art.-4
Coverage
No pieces discussed.-0
Pieces discussed, but not enough detail provided.-1
Pieces discussed, and details provided.-2
Pieces thoroughly discussed, and insightful details provided.-3
Pieces thoroughly discussed, and insightful details provided, making reference to additional works.-4
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASS
Discussion Questions (DQ)
Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.
Weekly Participation
Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.
APA Format and Writing Quality
Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.