INTRODUCTION
In this task, you will write an analysis of one work. You will choose the work from the list of accepted works in the “Task 2 List of Works” file will be attached
Note: The one work you choose must be selected from the list under attachments
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A. Choose one work from the linked “Task 2 List of Works,” and analyze your chosen work by doing the following:
1. Describe the historical context or events that influenced the artist or the creation of the work.
2. Analyze how this work reflects the technological innovations or innovative thinking from the period in which it was created.
3. Analyze how the work represents the community or communities that it was created for or about.
4. Analyze how the work challenged ideas about the culture represented or about what constitutes artistic expression.
B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
Note: An in-text citation notes specifically where in the submission the source is used, and the corresponding reference includes the author, date, title, and location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, website URL).
C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
RUBRIC
A1:HISTORICAL CONTEXT
COMPETENT
The submission accurately describes the historical context or events that influenced the artist or the creation of 1 work from the list.
A2:TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS OR INNOVATIVE THOUGHT
COMPETENT
The submission accurately analyzes how the work reflects the technological innovations or innovative thinking from the period in which it was created.
A3:COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION
COMPETENT
The submission accurately analyzes how the work represents the community or communities that it was created for or about.
A4:CHALLENGES TO CULTURAL IDEAS OR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
COMPETENT
The submission accurately analyzes how the work challenged ideas about the cultures represented or about what constitutes artistic expression.
B:SOURCES
COMPETENT
The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
C:PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMPETENT
Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
