FRENCH RENAISSANCE ART: THE COMPLETE PROJECT

PROJECT CHECKLISTS & RUBRICS

PowerPoint Checklist | Presentation Checklist | Rubric: PowerPoint Presentation

Rubric: The Painting | Rubric: French Presentation | Rubric: French Writing Assessment

We are starting a large cross-curricular project on French Renaissance art. Art is an excellent way to study a historical period because much of what is found in art represents the history of the time. The Renaissance is no different. The seventh grade students study the Renaissance period in depth in their social studies classes; we will continue their efforts in French class. Please note that French Renaissance painting depicts mature subject matter such as nudity as a matter of art and therefore, the utmost of maturity is expected throughout this project. ___________Please initial that you understand this!

The project includes the following: 160 points

A power-point presentation responding to the leading question.
A replica painting of a work by a chosen French Renaissance Artist.
A brief presentation in French about your painting.
Assessment – a written composition critiquing the work of another student.
Reflection- a 2 paragraph written reflection on the project is required.

Timeline and Important Dates:

· Library Days: Monday, April 2 – Friday, April 6

· Painting Days: Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20

· Presentation practice days: Monday, April 23-Wednesday, April 25.

· Power point Presentations: Thursday, April 26^th and Friday, April 27^th.

· French presentations: Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1.

· Assessment: Wednesday, May 2 –

PLEASE MARK ALL DATES IN YOUR COUGAR CALENDAR- STAY FOCUSED AND ORGANIZED, EMBRACE THE LEARNING!

Research – (In English) POWER POINT – You may work alone or with one partner. Both people will receive the same grade for the power point and the presentation of the power point.

The question: What characteristics of society are represented in French Renaissance painting?
Your power point must thoroughly address this question by using 10-15 power point slides.
You must use only “bullet” notes for text on the slides, no paragraphs.
You must include visual examples to support your main ideas.
You must explore at least one French painter and use his work to help support your main ideas.
Research notes – must be turned in for credit on this assignment. NO RESEARCH NOTES, NO CREDIT. This is not an annotated bibliography, clear citations are necessary.
Please refer to project check list and rubric for a clearer understanding of commitment.
You must turn in a printed copy of the power point.
40 points

The Painting – On canvas

You have been commissioned to paint in the style of your chosen French Renaissance artist. You must choose an artist and study his work, his style, and his composition.
You are not Picasso; you need to try to emulate the artist’s style as best you can. Believe you are a painter in the time period, what would the work look like? What colors? You may choose any French painter of the time – some examples are Sebastian Bourdon, Philippe de Champaign, Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Simon Vouet, etc
You will be using acrylic paint, a 9 x 12 canvas board, and a copy of a piece of the artist’s work. I prefer that you do not choose a nude for this aspect of the project. This work will be displayed at Open House on April 26^th and is expected to be completed before that time. Make sure to have a copy of the work you want to try to copy to me by Thursday, April 5^th.
Please refer to the painting rubric for more details.
25 points

Presentation- In English –

You (and your partner) will clearly present your power point to the class. Please refer to the checklist/rubric for more details on expectations.
25 points.

Presentation – in French

You will describe your painting to the class.
Notes cards are acceptable- key words only, no complete sentences.
You are expected to say 7-8 complete sentences about your painting using only vocabulary that you know.
You are trying to communicate with out reading.
Please see presentation rubric for more details.
25 points

Assessment – In French

In one 7-8-sentence paragraph, you will critique the work of another class artist.
We have been working with adjectives and you have enough of a verb base to do an excellent paragraph about your work.
Your assessment will remain anonymous.
You will be able to use your book and your notes to best complete the assessment.
Please see rubric for more details
35 points

Reflection – in English

You will write a 2 paragraph reflection in which you clearly state what you learned from this project. You will write what went well, what was more challenging and how you can improve on your project. You will critique the project and offer constructive suggestions for project improvement.
10 points

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns regarding this work. My e-mail address is smarden@monterey.k12.ca.us.