Project Overview
In this final project, you will curate an exhibition based on a theme of your choice. A curator is the person who is in charge of a museum’s exhibitions, from planning and selection of artworks to research and documentation of information. Your group will act as curators of your own museum exhibit, producing a complete physical exhibition as well as a virtual exhibit.
PROJECT CHECKLIST:
PHYSICAL PRESENTATION
__ Poster (min 3 poster boards) or architectural model of gallery display
__ Gallery Statement
__ Artworks (color images)
__ Image Labels for each artwork
__ Bibliography
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
__ A PowerPoint, Prezi, Voicethread or other digital presentation containing all of the above material
PROJECT CHECKLIST:
PHYSICAL PRESENTATION
__ Poster (min 3 poster boards) or architectural model of gallery display
__ Gallery Statement
__ Artworks (color images)
__ Image Labels for each artwork
__ Bibliography
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
__ A PowerPoint, Prezi, Voicethread or other digital presentation containing all of the above material
Gallery Statement
The gallery statement is a brief introduction to your exhibition. This piece should be 3 paragraphs in length, and approximately 250-300 words. In the first paragraph, discuss the overall theme of your exhibition. In the second paragraph, discuss some of the sub-themes of your exhibition. In the third paragraph, discuss the types of works or media that viewers will see.
Image Labels
For each image, include the following text:
- Artist, Title (Date)
- Short analysis of work and justification for including it in chosen subtheme. It is imperative that you use your own thoughts and language here. The CHHS honor code will apply to all text in your exhibition, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
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Rubric
4 (50 points)
Student(s) designed a thoughtful, creative museum exhibition that engaged them in challenging or provocative research. The exhibition features insightful sub-themes, and a wide range of appropriate artwork. Each work has a thorough label and description. Product displays creativity and originality. Much thought given to visual appeal of exhibit. Presentations are well made, completed with great care and effort. Media used skillfully, effectively and appropriately to achieve objective. Student(s) created a thorough and creative digital presentation that includes all of or more than the information (images, text and description) from the exhibition. Student(s) wrote a thorough, creative and relevant Gallery Statement in 3 paragraphs. Student(s) documented all sources, including visuals. Sources are properly cited, in MLA format. Documentation is error-free.
3 (45 points)
Student(s) designed an appropriate museum exhibition that engaged them in basic research. The exhibition features relevant sub-themes, and representative artwork. Each work has a label and description. Some thought given to visual appeal of exhibit. Presentations may have some problem areas, but care and effort are visible. Media used with basic amount of skill and effectiveness to achieve objective. Student(s) created an appropriate digital presentation that includes most of the information (images, text and description) from the exhibition. Gallery Statement shows effort and features relevant but somewhat basic information in 3 paragraphs. Student(s) documented sources with some care. Sources are cited, in MLA format. Few errors noted.
2 (40 points)
Museum exhibition communicates a theme, but may need more development. Sub-themes and artwork selection display minimal effort. Labels and descriptions partially incomplete. Design and layout of museum exhibit needs some work. Little thought apparently given to visual appeal of exhibit. Presentations are rushed or underdeveloped, needs more effort. Some difficulty with media apparent, though objective is mostly achieved. Digital presentation is rushed or underdeveloped. Some information (images, text and description) from the exhibition is missing. Gallery Statement needs more information, or is underdeveloped. May be less than 3 paragraphs. More effort and analysis needed. Student(s) need to use greater care in documenting sources. Documentation was poorly constructed or absent.
1 (35 points)
Theme of museum exhibition is unclear, and displays little depth of research. Sub-themes and artwork selection lack relevance or quality. Many missing labels and descriptions. Product does not effectively communicate theme. Student(s) showed little evidence of thoughtful presentation or visual appeal. Presentations are sloppy, careless or unfinished. Digital presentation is incomplete or faulty. Much information (images, text and description) from the exhibition is missing. Gallery Statement is incomplete, faulty, or restates information from another source. Needs considerably more work or effort. No documentation of sources (plagiarism evident).
0
Exhibition is too incomplete to merit evaluation, OR plagiarism is evident