Step 1 - Description, Proposal & Scope Requirements :
Description:
Throughout our course I have presented the argument that the connection between the aesthetic and the artistic is critical in the work of many well-known artists. There is also a connection between the aesthetic and aesthetic dimensions of expression. In fact, aesthetic outrage and discontent often fuel artistic attempts to expose despair, injustice, poverty, and cruelty. In addition, happiness, contentment, celebration and victory have also been well-documented.
Your task is to find an artist, style or work of art either in, or close to, the medium in which you work and connect this to one of the aesthetic theories we have discussed during the quarter. You are also free to use one of your own pieces. The idea is to find something that either displays or expresses one of the concepts we’ve covered in class or in our text. In order to help you get started, I have posted resources on techniques and tools for brainstorming and sketching here.
Proposal:
There are a few steps involved in completing this project. First,you should start by reviewing the course syllabus and the text along with scholarly resources on aesthtics in your field to get a general idea of the current issues in your industry. Second you should try to narrow down your area of interest to highlight an artist, style or trend challenging professionals currently pursuing your career path.
Third, you must create a project proposal outlining your multimedia presentation project. the guidelines for completing this segment of the assignment can be found here on our class website on the proposal writing guidelines page. please visit the writing guidelines page before try attempting this segment of the assignment. There is an easy to use template and lots of guidelines for earning a good grade and getting your project started.
Scope Requirements/Media:
If you are using or making a video, be sure to cut the clip to 1 1/2 minutes or less. After showing the clip you should be able to explain the aesthetic aspects of the piece and how these moments express something that must be considered from an aesthetic perspective. Also, inform me well in advance of the presentation date so that we can have a TV/VCR or DVD available. Remember you’ll have to bring the work (or a picture of a larger piece) to show the class during the presentation stage of your project.
Step 2 - Presenting your work: visual media requirements...
At the end of the course. we’ll devote the last half of our class sessions to presentations and discussion (Weeks 7-9). Each student will be responsible for making a 5 minute presentation of his/her project detailing the aesthetic theory being represented. Students should be ready to answer basic questions about the piece: when created, by who, why, etc. A short question session will follow. Presentations will be graded on creativity and style, so be ready to "sell" your idea. Again, if you are using a piece that is too big, or expensive to bring to class have a decent picture/rendering of the work to show during your presentation.
Grading Criteria: each is worth 1/3rd of the presentation grade
- Communication: Does the presenter speak clearly and announce the major comparison to be made in the course of the presentation?
- Clarity: How clear are the background details concerning the work of art and the aesthetic theory? Does the presenter understand the subject matter he/she has covered in preparation for the presentation?
- Relationship to an aesthetic theory: How well does the presenter explain how the work of art in an example of the aesthetic theory up for comparison? Is the theory applicable in the way the presenter suggests? Does the presenter show that he/she understands the comparison by demonstrating the ability to field two or three short questions about the work of art and theory?
A Word Concerning Presentation Dates & Grades:
- Once you choose a presentation date, you may not change that date without a 10% grade penalty.
- Graduates should present during Weeks 8-9 as your final is given during Week 10.
- No one will be coerced to present, but the presentation is your entire project grade so if you choose not to present, you are giving up 25% of your total grade and seriously jeopardizing your chances to pass this class.
Grading your work...Project Rubric
The table below summarizes my method for evaluating your projects. When you read the chart below, it should be easy for you to see the criteria necessary for receiving various letter grades.
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