ESSAY: Art Creation & Reflection

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Lessons: Week 1, 2, 3
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
This week you will use your readings from the past two weeks as a point of departure to create your own artistic production and a reflection paper.

Part 1: Art Creation
Select one of the visual art pieces from Chapters 1-6 or the lessons from Weeks 1-3 to use as a point of inspiration. Create a painting, sculpture, drawing, or work of architecture inspired by your selected art piece.

Part 2: Reflection
Write a reflection about the relationship between your art production and the inspiration piece. Include the following in the reflection paper:

Introduction
Inspiration Piece
Include image.
Record the title, artist, year, and place of origin.
Briefly explain the background of the inspiration piece.
Your Art Piece
Include image.
Provide a title.
Explain the background of your piece.
Connection
Explain the thematic connection between the two pieces.
How are they similar and different?
Are they the same medium? How does the medium impact what the viewer experiences?
How do the formal elements of design compare to one another?
Original Artwork Requirements

Methods: paint, watercolor, pencil, crayon, marker, collage, clay, metal, or wood (Check with your instructor about other methods you have in mind.)
No computer-generated pieces
Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page, references page, or image of artwork)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the W3 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Rubric
W3 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric
W3 Art Creation & Reflection Grading Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5.0 pts
Meets length requirement
0.0 pts
Does not meet length requirement
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
20.0 pts
Submission addresses all of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
17.0 pts
Submission addresses most of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
15.0 pts
Submission addresses some of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
12.0 pts
Submission addresses few of the following elements: images of both inspiration piece and original work, information about the inspiration piece, information about your original piece, and connection between the two.
0.0 pts
No effort
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Inspiration Artwork
25.0 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides detailed background information that conveys strong understanding of the work.
21.25 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a significant background information that conveys an understanding of the work.
18.75 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides a some background information but additional details are needed to convey an understanding of the work.
15.0 pts
The analysis of the inspiration artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear, suggesting little understanding of the work.
0.0 pts
No effort
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground – Original Artwork
25.0 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides detailed background information that conveys a very well thought-out approach to the creation.
21.25 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides significant background information that conveys well thought-out approach to the creation, but some details could be added for additional insight into the creation.
18.75 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides some background information, but additional details could be added for clarity and insight into the creation.
15.0 pts
The analysis of the original artwork provides little background information, or the information is unclear.
0.0 pts
No effort
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnection
40.0 pts
The analysis clearly articulates a connection between the two works, showing a strong understanding of theme, medium, and formal elements.
34.0 pts
The analysis articulates a connection between the two works but could include additional details for support of points or to make analysis clearer.
30.0 pts
The analysis demonstrates some connection between the two works, but examination could be refined and more in depth to address both all aspects (theme, medium, formal elements).
24.0 pts
Analysis of the learning is limited or unclear, lacking details and support.
0.0 pts
No effort
40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Integration
5.0 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay and properly integrates the source.
2.5 pts
Paper includes reference to a scholarly source within the essay but does not properly integrate the source.
0.0 pts
Paper does not make reference to a scholarly source provided within the essay.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity & Flow
10.0 pts
The writing contains strong word choice that clarifies ideas and masterful sentence variety aids with the flow of ideas.
8.5 pts
The writing contains varied word choice and sentence structures that clarify ideas and aid with the flow of ideas.
7.5 pts
The writing contains word choice and sentence structures that can be revised for better clarification of ideas and flow of ideas.
6.0 pts
The writing contains wording and sentence structures that are awkward and/or unclear, impeding the clarity and flow of ideas.
0.0 pts
No effort
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting: Mechanics & Usage
10.0 pts
The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.
8.5 pts
The writing contains a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the text.
7.5 pts
The writing contains some errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.
6.0 pts
The writing contains several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.
0.0 pts
No effort
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Paper Format
5.0 pts
Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
4.25 pts
Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
3.75 pts
Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
3.0 pts
Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
0.0 pts
Paper is formatted to include 3 or fewer of the following: title page, references page, Times New Roman font, 12-point font, double spacing, running header, and page numbers.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA: Citation and Reference Formatting
5.0 pts
All references include complete bibliographic information for sources and are properly formatted using APA style.
4.25 pts
Most references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.
3.75 pts
Some of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.
3.0 pts
Few of the references include complete bibliographic information for sources are properly formatted using APA style.
0.0 pts
There is no reference page.
5.0 pts
Total Points: 150.0

ANSWER

Art and especially visual art has come a long way since the days of Andy Warhol. To date, art is used to communicate feelings and emotions in a manner no any other form of communication can. Art has also been used to keep the greatest of secrets that only talented and skilled artists can understand. In school, visual arts helps improve learning and judgement skills besides helping learners to be innovative and quick thinkers (Brewster, 2017). Based on visual art pieces and the lessons covered in the previous weeks as a point of inspiration, another personal inspiration image will be drawn and the artistic connection between the two given as well.

Inspiration piece