Summer Assignment International Baccalaureate Higher Level Riverwood International Charter School

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1 Summer Assignment International Baccalaureate Higher Level Riverwood International Charter School Over the summer you will be expected to do some work that will help you prepare for your IB submissions for next school year. Below is the list expectations. Compose an Artist Analysis: Examine the work of 2 artists that you find interesting. These two artists should be from different time periods and from different cultures. Analyze their work, compare and contrast their work and show/explain how their work has impacted your own work. (Use the Artist Analysis Template provided.) Create Two Quality Works of Art: Create two of your own separate works/compositions that are influenced by each selected artist. It could be the style, meaning, subject, intent, etc., or a combination of any of these that impact or inspire your own pieces. These should not be copies of the artist s work, but should be your own original work that has some connection to each artist. For each composition: the work must be a minimum size of 12 x16 the work should show strong compositional development the work should show strong technical and/or proportional skill the work should show strong value/contrast development the work should show time investment in its depth and fullness All summer work will be DUE the 2 nd class meeting following the summer break. ******************************************************************************************************************************

2 Artist Analysis Template Complete an Artist Analysis reflecting your exploration, research and investigation of two artists and their influence on your own work. These two artists should be from different time periods and from different cultures. Avoid selecting artists who are overtly famous. Your Artist Analysis should be type written using subject specific language with 12pt Arial Font style. It should include the following sections: Section 1: Digital Images of Artist #1: Select three or more digital images of the artist s work Include comprehensive Credit Line information (title, date of completion, media, size Section 2: Cultural Context of Artist #1: Discuss the formal qualities (elements/principles) of each piece Analyze the cultural context of each piece Interpret the function/purpose of each piece (such as the meaning of motifs, signs and symbols Section 3: Digital Images of Artist #2: Select three or more digital images of the artist s work Include comprehensive Credit Line information for each (title, date of completion, media, size) Section 4: Cultural Context of Artist #2: Discuss the formal qualities (elements/principles) of each piece Analyze the cultural context of each piece Interpret the function/purpose of each piece (such as the meaning of motifs, signs and symbols Section 5: Comparisons and Connections between Artist #1 and Artist #2: Compare (similarities and differences) the cultural contexts between the artists and their work Compare (similarities and differences) the formal qualities between the artists and their work Compare (similarities and differences) the function and purpose between the artists and their work Section 6: Connections with Artist #1 and your own Work: Compare (similarities and differences) the cultural contexts between the artist and your work Compare (similarities and differences) the formal qualities between the artist and your work Compare (similarities and differences) the function and purpose between the artist and your work Compare (similarities and differences) materials, style and concepts between the artist and your work Section 7: Connections with Artist #1 and your own Work: Compare (similarities and differences) the cultural contexts between the artist and your work Compare (similarities and differences) the formal qualities between the artist and your work Compare (similarities and differences) the function and purpose between the artist and your work Compare (similarities and differences) materials, style and concepts between the artist and your work Section 8: Sources: Include a list of reference sources that show evidence of your research and exploration (6 or more)

3 ARTIST ANALYSIS EVALUATION CRITERIA Give a rating for each criteria of the Artist Analysis between 5 and 0 or 10 and 0. (5 or 10 being the strongest, 0 being the weakest) Tally each rating write your overall score with a maximum of 50 possible. Format, Images and Presentation Layout and design follows the template and is clearly presented in an interesting manner. Analysis of Formal Qualities Work identifies and analyses formal qualities from at least 2 cultural origins from effective, informed and reliable sources. Interpretation of Function and Purpose Work demonstrates appropriate interpretation of the function and purpose of selected pieces within the cultural context in which they were created. Evaluation of Cultural Significance Work demonstrates consistently informed and appropriate evaluation of t the conceptual and cultural significance of selected work within the context in which they were created. Making Comparisons and Connections Between the Artists and their Work Work demonstrates the critical analysis of the connections, similarities and difference between selected pieces. Work is logical and Coherent, showing a thorough of a thorough understanding of how the pieces compare. Self-Grade 10**9**8**7**6**5**4**3**2**1**0 Points Received 10**9**8**7**6**5**4**3**2**1**0 Making Comparisons and Connections to your own Art Making Practices Work analyses and reflects consistently and appropriately upon the outcomes of the investigation. Informed and meaningful connections were made concerning the artist s own work and development. Self-Grade 10**9**8**7**6**5**4**3**2**1**0 Points Received 10**9**8**7**6**5**4**3**2**1**0 Presentation of Subject Specific Language Work clearly and coherently conveys information that resulted in a visually appropriate, legible and engaging study using accurate subject-specific language. Sources 6 or more sources are accurately sited demonstrating the depth of your research Total Overall (50 Maximum Total)

4 International Baccalaureate Summer Assignment Name Period Grading Criteria Self Grade Points Received Use of Space (10) Composition/Structure (15) Value/Contrast (15) Depth and fullness (10) Technical and/or Proportional Skill (15) Craftsmanship/Neatness (10) Execution of Idea (10) Explanation of work (15) Total (100) Strengths of work: Weaknesses of the work: Explain the meaning and content of your work. What were you trying to do? Name the artist and how their work influenced this piece.

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