InstructionsOne of the traditional functions of sculpture has to do with giving culture a voice that can continue to speak through the
passing ages. Public monuments and artworks become an emblem of a people and a time by expressing communal
sentiments and commemorating important individuals and events. Oftentimes, public sculpture is there to convey very
specific content that is important to the community.
Go out into your community and find a work of public sculpture. You might find a piece at a local park, on campus, or
outside a nearby government building. **Online research is also acceptable. Just make sure you select a local
artwork and cite any sources.**
Do some research to discover the sculpture’s basic details, such as its title, the name of the sculptor, the year it was
created/commissioned, and any other relevant information you can unearth from the title placard or online.
What is the subject of the sculpture? Does it have an explicit purpose (for example, a sculpture that commemorates a
historical figure or event)? What does the sculpture seem to say about the community and what the community deems
important? What does it say about the social or aesthetic values of the community? Is the sculpture full round? Relief? Be
sure and comment on the size of the sculpture and how it interacts with its surroundings.
Take photos of the sculpture and its surroundings, and post these to your blog along with your written analysis.
Your post should be at least 300 words. This assignment will be assessed on its formal clarity, the quality of the writing and
editing, its degree of engagement with its topic, its creativity/inventiveness/originality of ideas, and the sophistication of
thought it expresses.
2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeContent
Ability to incorporate and synthesize learned
material into written responses that are accurate
and meaningful, and which reflect student’s
grasp on, and ability to think independently
about, course content.
35 pts
Exceptional
Student shows mastery of the
relevant information and ideas,
and demonstrates deep thinking
on the topic. Response
demonstrates creativity,
synthesis, and/or incisive critical
thinking on the issues at hand.
30 pts
Good
Student demonstrates a solid grasp of
material and can convey responses to the
material in a clear, accurate and thoughtful
manner. Depth of student knowledge and
thinking on the topic seems adequate but not
exceptional. Response is solid but may not
make new critical leaps, or synthesize
information in unexpected ways.
25 pts
Adequate
Student demonstrates basic
familiarity with material
and adequately addresses
the prompt. Conveys ideas
in a coherent, though
unremarkable, manner.
20 pts
Unacceptable
Student response lacks
clarity, accuracy, or
demonstrates a lack of
thought and engagement
about ideas/material, or an
inaccurate grasp of
ideas/material.
35 pts
2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeGrammar/Mechanics
Ability to craft coherent thoughts in standard
English, free from errors in diction, spelling,
grammar and punctuation, and edited for flow
and clarity.
35 pts
Exceptional
Writing is well edited and completely
free from errors in spelling, grammar,
diction and punctuation. Reads smoothly,
clearly, and with careful attention to
sentence rhythm, word choice, and
thoughtfulness about overall flow.
30 pts
Good
Writing is clear, well edited and
completely free from errors in
spelling, grammar, diction and
punctuation. Shows some
awareness of word choice and
overall flow.
25 pts
Adequate
Writing is largely free from
errors in spelling, grammar,
diction and punctuation, is
largely clear, and demonstrates
some attention to editing and
reader experience.
20 pts
Unacceptable
Writing contains several
errors in spelling, grammar,
diction, and/or punctuation.
Is unclear and shows little
to no editing.
35 pts
2020 Blog Post/Writing Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning
OutcomeStructure
Ability to form a body of ideas on a topic into a
coherent whole. Knowledge of how ideas flow
together and how transitions connect passages
logically to one another.
30 pts
Exceptional
Argument/exposition demonstrates mastery
of form and flow, and overall awareness of
the assignment as a written whole.
Demonstrates creative, inventive or incisive
solutions for presenting student’s thoughts
and course materials in novel, meaningful
and effective ways.
Total Points: 100
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27 pts
Good
Argument/exposition
demonstrates grasp of form
and flow and awareness of
the assignment as a written
whole.
23 pts
Adequate
Argument/exposition is coherent
and complete, but shows little to
no thought to design. Ideas are
presented clearly, but with no
compelling logic or order.
20 pts
Unacceptable
Argument/exposition is
haphazard and not
logically presented.
30 pts