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Artist Statement

A statement that reflects who you are as an artist - the how, what and why of your art.

Rubric Code: J23B473

By Amytrenner37

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Artist Statement
	Exemplary 12 pts	Good 10 pts	Fair 7 pts	Poor 0 pts
Description of How and What 10 pts Reflection responding to "how" and "what" regarding one's own work.	Exemplary Exemplary written reflection responding to "how" and "what" regarding one's own work. The description demonstrates exemplary clarity of language, choice of vocabulary and the description entices the reader to investigate the artwork for all described qualities. The reflection should serve as an example for future statements.	Good The written reflection is good at responding to "how" and "what" regarding one's own work. The description demonstrates good clarity of language, choice of vocabulary and the description invites the reader to investigate the artwork for all described qualities.	Fair The written reflection is only fair at responding to "how" and "what" regarding one's own work. The description demonstrates with limited clarity of language, weak choice of vocabulary. The description does not serve as a creative platform for the reader to investigate the artwork, rather a limited response to his/her creative voice.	Poor Severely lacking in many respects.
Description of Why 10 pts Written reflection responding to why artist creates one's own work.	Exemplary Exemplary written reflection responding to why artist creates one's own work. The description demonstrates exemplary clarity of language, choice of vocabulary and the description shares a personal vision that reads as genuine and unique. The reflection should serve as an example for future statements.	Good Good written reflection responding to why artist creates one's own work. The description demonstrates good clarity of language, choice of vocabulary and the description shares a good vision that reads as mostly genuine and unique.	Fair The written reflection responding to why artist creates one's own work is fair. The description demonstrates fair clarity of language and choice of vocabulary as some of the choices are vague and too simplistic. The description shares a fair vision that reads as generic and somewhat careless.	Poor Severely lacking in many respects.
Description - Elements & Principles 10 pts Level of dedication and use of class & home time.	Exemplary Exemplary written reflection responding to the use of the elements of art and principles of design. The artist carefully and successfully weaved multiple terms into the reflection to help the viewer understand the goals and characteristics of their artwork. The reflection should serve as an example for future statements.	Good The written reflection is good, responding to the use of the elements of art and principles of design. The artist has integrated multiple terms into the reflection to help the viewer understand the goals and characteristics of their artwork.	Fair The written reflection is only fair, responding to the use of the elements of art and principles of design in a simplistic and vague manner. The artist has integrated a limited number of terms into the reflection to help the viewer understand the goals and characteristics of their artwork.	Poor Severely lacking in many respects.
Mechanics 10 pts Grammar, quality of writing, 1 page length requirement	Exemplary Student's writing mechanics are exemplary - the grammar is expertly used, the sentence structure shows great variety and has an inviting flow. There are no typographical errors. The length of the statement shows both breadth and restraint as it paints the picture without overly explaining the work. The reflection should serve as an example for future statements.	Good Student's writing mechanics are good - the grammar is good, the sentence structure is varied and has an inviting flow. There are no typographical errors. The length of the statement shows both breadth and restraint as it paints the picture of the art well.	Fair Student's writing mechanics are only fair - the grammar has multiple errors and poorly chosen words, The sentence structure is monotonous and has no flow from one sentence to the next. There are multiple typographical errors. The length of the statement shows lack of editing as it is either too long or too short in length, resulting in a fair piece of writing.	Poor Numerous spelling and grammatical errors. Does not meet full page length requirement. Poorly written.
Peer Edits / Effort 10 pts Student's work in peer and self editing	Exemplary Student fully participated in at least two peer edits, help others in improve their statements with thoughtful and carefully worded suggestions. The effort put forth during the edits as well as what is conveyed in the final statement shows exemplary effort.	Good Student fully participated in at least two peer edits, help others in improve their statements with good suggestions. The effort put forth during the edits as well as what is conveyed in the final statement shows good effort.	Fair Student's participation in at least two peer edits is only fair in terms of quantity and quality, resulting in only minor improvements to their statements. The effort put forth during the edits as well as what is conveyed in the final statement shows fair effort.	Poor Severely lacking in many respects.

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