Introduction to the Artist’s Journey Paper
Instructions
The Artist’s Journey is a narrative retelling of your life as an artist. This essay should not be a list of every event in your life; it should only focus on the events that fostered your development as an artist. It should be written in the first person (using “I”). You must describe important events and experiences that made you want to be an artist. You must also explain what you have learned that has affected your artistic endeavors.
Your Artist’s Journey essay should include all of the following narrative elements:
an engaging beginning, a middle, and an end
analysis of the key events that caused you to focus on a particular art genre or major and led you to become an artist
sufficient sensory detail to engage the reader and to “show” rather than “tell” your story
details about the social or cultural environment (setting) influencing your decisions
Your essay should be 750–1250 words.
Include your name, course number, and section, the date, your instructor’s name, and a title at the top of your essay.
Use one of the following fonts: Arial, Times New Roman, Courier, or Verdana. The size of the font should be 12 points.
Exceeds Expectations (A to B)
Meets Expectations (B- to C-)
Does Not Meet Expectations (D to F)
Analysis 25%
Artistic Growth: The story clearly and thoroughly conveys the author’s artistic growth due to reflection, pivotal experience(s), and/or overcoming an obstacle.
Lesson: Story includes a clear lesson that adds meaning to the story.
Artistic Growth: The story recounts some events relevant to the author’s artistic growth. The connection between the events and the artist’s development still needs to be clarified.
Lesson: The author’s life lessons are beginning to emerge.
Artistic Growth: The story is missing the author’s artistic growth. Growth may not be connected to art or creativity.
Lesson: Lesson is unclear or missing.
Narrative 40%
Details and Descriptions: Sensory descriptions and specific examples engage the reader throughout. Details about social and cultural environment included. Details of artwork included.
Characters: The reader has a deep sense of the protagonist. Supporting characters help create meaning in the story.
Key Moments/Scenes: Appropriate attention is dedicated to each key moment, showing its importance to the overall story.
Narrative Arc: Tension or conflict moves the story forward. Thoughtful transitions move the story from one event to the next.
Resolution: Reader has a clear sense of the author’s major and how they ended up in their chosen field at AAU.
Details and Descriptions: At least one pivotal moment is “shown not told.” Some descriptions and examples included, but more needed (see exceeds column).
Characters: The protagonist and supporting characters are depicted through the description, action, and dialogue.
Key Moments/Scenes: Story is organized around key moments.
Narrative Arc: The story has a beginning, middle, and end and uses transitions. Development of tension or conflict is needed to build suspense.
Resolution: The ending is a logical result of the narrative.
Details and Descriptions: The story relies mostly on telling instead of showing. Descriptions are vague, clichéd, missing, or unrelated to art and creative development.
Characters: The protagonist and/or supporting characters need to be developed through description, action, and dialogue. Supporting characters not included.
Key Moments/Scenes: Key moments are missing or rushed. Key moments are not related to art and creative development.
Narrative Arc: The story feels like a list of events, lacking transitions rather than a cohesive story.
Resolution: The ending needs further development or clarity. The story ends abruptly.
Mechanics 25%
Grammar: Language is clean and correct with no more than a few typos.
Style: A clear voice and distinct style enhance the story.
Format: The paper is MLA formatted with a complete heading.
Title: An original, relevant title engages the reader.
Grammar: Typos and mistakes do not interfere with the reader’s comprehension. Careful proofreading is still needed.
Style: Writing style conveys the story clearly and concisely.
Title: The title distinguishes the story from others.
Grammar: Significant language errors interfere with comprehension or distract the reader. The student needs to use the writing lab. Would you please submit proof with the final paper?
Style: Wordiness, poor word choice, or other stylistic errors inhibit the reading experience.
Format: The paper is not MLA formatted. The paper does not have a complete heading. The paper does not meet length requirements.
Title: The title is missing or generic, e.g., “My Journey.”
Revision 10%
Content: The author made significant and thoughtful content revisions based on workshop notes.
Grammar: The author made significant grammar revisions based on workshop notes.
Writing Lab: Was used but not required.
Content: The author made content revisions based on workshop notes.
Grammar: The author made grammar revisions based on workshop notes.
Writing Lab: The author was required to use the Writing Lab or OWL and submitted proof of the visit.
Content: Insufficient content revisions and/or revisions don’t address workshop notes.
Grammar: Grammar errors from rough draft lack correction/improvement.
Writing Lab: Proof of Writing Lab or OWL was required but not submitted.
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