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ARTH140 Modern ArtAudioguide Project

Formal Analysis Writing Rubric

Task Poor (1) Average (2) Good (3) !cellent (")

#rgani$ation unorganized list

of points; lacks a

defined intro or

conclusion

has clear intro, may be a

restatement of assigned

question; identifies some

main points but lacks asense of their relative

importance; may not

distinguish between major

points and supportingdetails; includes much

repetition or restatement,

without development

clear introduction and

summary at end; generally

clear structure but may

lack direction orprogression; some points

may not contribute to

meaning or goal of paper;

conclusion is merely asummary of points made or

a repetition of intro.

organization shows reader

how to understand topic;

introduction contains an

idea, not just restatementof question; main points

well supported by details;

examples well chosen;

strong conclusion thatattempts to bring ideas

together.

%escri&tion The artwork is

not identified;

vocabulary isincorrect or

ineffectivelyused to describe

the artwork

The artwork is identified,

but vocabulary is incorrect

or ineffectively used todescribe the artwork

The artwork is identified;

vocabulary is mostly

correct and used todescribe the artwork

somewhat effectively

The artwork is identified;

vocabulary is used

correctly to describe theartwork effectively and

clearly

Analysis The relationshipof different

formal elements

are ignored or

incorrectlyexplained.

ocus given to specificformal element!s" without

considering relationships

between different

components; mentionsmultiple formal elements

but lacks developed

discussion or analysis

ocus give to one or twoformal elements with some

consideration of

relationships; includes

some discussion of howelements aid viewer

understanding

ocus two or more formalelements; clear explanation

of relationship of different

elements and how they

contribute to viewerunderstanding

'nter&retationand

articulation o

on ideas

merely restatescourse or reading

assignmentinformation

some attempt to conveyown ideas but includes

errors of fact, does notsupport ideas with concrete

examples

some informedinterpretation of the art or

historical contexts but mayinclude errors and lack

visual or documentary

support.

balanced treatment ofobservation and

documentary evidence,leading to student#s own,

informed interpretation of

materials and concepts.

Writing *kills lacks verbal

competence

writing is basically correct;

paper may contain several

errors of spelling,punctuation, grammar;

there is little variety in

sentence structure.

generally clear writing

with no serious errors or

sloppy syntax; avoidsexcessive passive voice or

convoluted sentence

structure.

vigorous style, correct

grammar and vocabulary;

integrates visualdescription into discussion

effectively; avoids over$

use of jargon; presents an

individual voice