visual analysis essay

 Description For this assignment, you will analyze a painting, an advertisement, or picture. You will need to explain to the audience why you are analyzing the chosen medium, demonstrate your understanding of the subject, and persuade your audience to believe your opinion about it. You will want to include visuals with your analysis. Your essay should be typed, double spaced, and in MLA format. Minimum length: 3-4 pages. Point Value: 50 points. If your paper is not at least three FULL pages (of text – this doesn’t include visuals) in length and in proper MLA format (1 inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font), you will receive an automatic F on your paper. This assignment must also include a proper Works Cited Page. Assignment Objectives This assignment is intended to meet the following course objectives:  Develop and support a thesis for different purposes and readers.  Employ the writing process, which includes invention, planning, drafting, and revision.  Demonstrate expository and argumentative writing techniques using the principles of organization, unity, coherence, and theme development.  Use documentation principles in a piece of writing.  Demonstrate critical thinking skills.  Use outside sources to synthesize ideas from multiple perspectives.  Draw informed conclusions from writings and observations.  Argue reasoned interpretations.  Critique one’s own writing and the writing of others.