Semester 2 Exam

Communication & Composition

One important aspect of art is the communication of ideas, thoughts, or mood. Sometimes communication is a personal thing, while other times it is meant for a larger audience. For this assessment you must communicate an idea while using other skills learned throughout the semester. You will be randomly assigned a theme to illustrate. The chose of media is completely up to you. Take the time to consider your strengths before deciding. Overall, I want you to show off!

Premise

Good vs. Evil Rebirth Loss

Superficial Dreams

Destruction/Chaos Alter ego Struggle

Strength Conflicted Restrained Deception

Autonomous

The Themes

Communicative Properties Use of Media Composition Productivity Artist Statement Presentation

Grading Objectives

This category asks how well you communicated your theme. I will look at the images, symbols, and other elements to decipher your meaning. Remember, the title can also convey intent!

Excellent (20) Somewhat clear (15) Less than clear (10)

Unclear (5)

Communicative Properties

Did you use the media to its “full potential”? For instance, graphite can be used to create various textures, values, & illusions of space. Did you consider your color choices when using paint, color pencils, or chalk? Use what you’ve learned!

Full Potential (15) Fair Use (needs attention) (10)

Poor use (5)

Use of Media

Apply what you know about composition. Think about your Principles of Design! Create Harmony by repeating a mark, color, or object. Use Emphasis to create a clear focal point. Think about your usage of space and placement of objects. Plan ahead!

Aesthetically pleasing (20) Mostly pleasing (needs more attention) (15)

Lacking usage of Principles (10) Little evidence (5)

Composition

Your statement describes your intent and explains why you chose particular images, symbols, & elements. It should look something like this-

“My Artwork (title) illustrates mans struggle with internal demons created by greed. The focal point is an average man hugging and kissing a giant dollar bill. I choose to cast a green hue on every object to symbolize “greed & envy”. The size of the bill emphasizes the size of the problem.

Keep it simple! I don’t expect to read a novel.

Artist Statement

This should be pretty self explanatory. I want you to use your time wisely. No taking breaks to go see your boyfriend at the drinking fountain, or spending the hour discussing the drama from lunch. Your hand should be moving as much as your lips are flapping!

Uses all time wisely (20) Most time wisely (15) Some time wisely (10)

Seldom uses time wisely (5)

Productivity

This is a 5 minute presentation where you talk about your work. You should describe the meaning, imagery, use of Elements, and overall organization. Ideally this should take no more then 5 minutes. I will assess you on whether you used the correct vocabulary and if you adequately present/describe the work. (5)

Presentation

2 weeks (10 Class periods)No Clay (other forms of sculpture could be

used) Minimum size 10 x 10Maximum size 18 x 18Final work must be photographed and

uploaded to MBC for grading.No switching themes

Restrictions

Help can be found on your MBC pages under resources. Look for;

Composition Reference Guide

Quick Compositional Help

Resources