C. Communication of Intentions

C. Communication of intentions is where you explain the reasoning behind your work, your decision-making, your "why." 

This happens largely in the idea development stage but also can be found in your reflection, and critical investigation screens. 

The visual arts journal is a great tool to use when figuring out intentions of a piece. Make sure to clearly explain how you came to your decisions and why you are making the choices you are making. Why are you choosing those colors, media, techniques, ideas etc.? Why are they important to you? How does decision-making for these components lead to meaning?

Synthesis: is combining ideas, materials, and techniques into one cohesive whole. This is what artists strive to have in their most successful works. 

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At the highest level on the rubric:

"The student clearly articulates how initial ideas and intentions have been formed and developed. The work effectively communicates how technical skills, media and ideas have been assimilated to develop the work further. "

Composition development