Criticism Paper

This paper is a collaborative paper applying lessons learned in the class
pertaining to criticism. Early on in the course, you will learn about the differences between
structuralist, post-structuralist, formalist, ideological, psychoanalytical, deconstructionist,
visual culture criticism, phenomenologist and feminist criticism (96-102). You will be
assigned to a group, where you each choose one of the types of criticism, then write
about the same piece of art (through the lens of a type of criticism). Each critic in the
group should have a unique voice; no repeats (in other words, two formalist critics will not
be accepted. Everyone needs to have a different criticism). You need to decide as a group
beforehand who is doing what, and you need to do it together. This semester, the college
is evaluating teamwork, and thus it will take coordination on your part to successfully
complete the paper (because you have to figure out who is doing what). Look for a shell
attached to the assignment link for the paper in eCampus. The paper should be 3-5 pages in length at least (1,000-1200 words). Although everyone will be choosing their own
criticism, someone needs to organize the criticisms as one piece, thus one of you in the
group needs to put it together for the others.
You will receive a team grade and an individual grade for this paper. If someone in the
group fails to write about the work or to participate, group members should alert me to
this immediately. Any individual not participating in this activity will receive a zero, and
such behavior will be taken into account concerning the team score. This paper will be
compiled in APA style format, including all reference material both cited in your paper,
and with a references/ works cited page. If you are not familiar with the APA style, you
may familiarize yourself online through the links provided below. They provide a clear and
thorough explanation of the APA style specifics you will be required to meet. For example,
each of you will be writing your own criticism (of choice), and thus such needs its APA
header.