You will expand the outline you wrote in Module 3 into a complete paper. Papers must be typed in 12-point type and be double-spaced. There is no set length for the paper, though the average length is four or five pages. Citations are not necessary. Other important aspects are thoroughness, clarity, and a demonstrated sensitivity to the work of art.
Your paper should have the following elements:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Wrap up the essay by summarizing your thesis. Do not simply repeat your thesis statement; instead, reiterate the thesis while finalizing your thoughts on the entire topic.
Keep in mind:
Common mistakes you will want to avoid:
Here is the rubric for this paper.
Scoring Rubric:
Criteria | Points |
Includes specific information about the work within the first few paragraphs of essay analysis: title, artist, date, location, dimensions, medium of the work, and the name of the exhibition/museum in which the work is displayed. | 10 |
Introduces the reader to the work of art by writing a detailed description of how it looks, including setting, colors, subject(s), and background. | 10 |
Analyzes the Elements of Art and Principles of Design important in understanding this work. | 15 |
Discusses the medium the artist used and how the artist exploited the particular qualities of this medium. | 15 |
Conclusion that reiterates the thesis statement without repeating it | 10 |
Grammar and mechanics | 10 |
Total | 70 |