Vanitas Exhibition

Term Project – Vanitas Exhibition Your final project will have you tell the history of a subject through objects by designing a virtual exhibition. The selection of the subject will be informed by your major interests or hobbies. This project should have a one-page exhibition statement to introduce the overarching theme, followed by 4-6 pages of “wall labels” describing and illustrating your chosen subject. The wall labels, consisting of one large (half-page) paragraph each, will serve as a virtual walk-through of your exhibition, and should tell a consistent visual narrative informed by your theme. The page length of project = approximately 5-7 pages of text (not including images or references) Your exhibition must include the following: 1. A title and clearly defined theme (what ties all of these works together?) 2. A one-page exhibition statement describing the theme and providing a background for the subject matter (what is the history of this subject?) 3. Feature at least ten artworks/objects of which you will write “wall labels” describing the important elements of each work (ask yourself: how does each work specifically tie into the theme?). 4. A reference page (where did you get your info regarding the artworks?). This must be scholarly in nature and include a minimum of six academic sources. No fan sites, newspapers, magazines, short articles (less than 8-pages in length), or any non-peer reviewed sources. You will share your knowledge with the world through Wikipedia 1. A portion of your work will be posted on Wikipedia as a new page about the object, or as a Wiki edit on an existing page. 2. You will select two wall labels and post them in your Wiki sandbox by week 7 for peer review. 3. After making the suggested peer-review changes, you will post your revised material under the appropriate heading of your topic. Grading Rubric: 1. Contextualizing your work within the larger history of that subject – Displaying a well-researched knowledge of the objects illustrating your subject. 2. Clarity of theme and message. A clear, concise narrative. Not randomly selecting images, but a conscious effort to express your theme visually. 3. Quality of presentation. Is it polished and refined? Could this be an actual exhibition?