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ART 338 / Research Assignment #1 Due Thursday, Oct. 16 and #2 Due Tuesday,
Dec. 2 Assignment: Select one
figurative sculptor from the list below or propose another artist to Lisa for
approval. Write a research essay to be no less than 5 typed pages (1850 or
more words). Cite Sources: All sources must be included in a
general bibliography and specific content must be footnoted (an inline note indicating authorŐs
name and page # will suffice). Remember footnotes are for more than quotes.
Any time you paraphrase someone elseŐs ideas
and or cite facts and information you must footnote. Illustrations (labeled
with title, year, and source) any bibliography should be placed at the end of
the essay and not counted as part of the 5 pages /1850 words. You
should have no less than 5 substantial sources (books and periodical
articles). You may use no more than 2 web sites and these MUST be substantial
(a web site with one paragraph and a bunch of pictures does not constitute a
substantial source.) I will evaluate your sources as part of your grade! Use example
artworks: Select and use
appropriate example artworks as a way to explain ideas and claims through
visual analysis of individual works or comparing and contrasting multiple
works. Address the
following:
Read the sample: Carefully read over the provided sample essay
as a way to understand how to successfully complete this assignmentŐs
expectations. Artists:
Submitting the Work: Email as a word doc with embedded
illustrations (yourlastname_research1.doc) Evaluation: The essay will be evaluated as
to the degree of effort and the thoughtful inclusion of the content as listed
above. |