Essay #3: How do artists represent issues related to the criminal "justice" system?
For this assignment you'll conduct visual rhetorical analysis that includes researching both
a visual/audiovisual object and the political resistance, movement or protest it represents.
Anderson Photo/Rueters 2015
Essay 3
Visual Rhetorical Analysis
Image from banksy.co.uk/
Background
Thus far this semester, we have been discussing certain issues related to the criminal “justice” system, such as mass incarceration, racial profiling, police brutality, the war on drugs, immigration, and other issues that interest each of you. Now, you are going to analyze and critique how artists represent issues we have discussed in class. The goal of this assignment is to familiarize yourself with rhetorical methods as you practice identifying and critiquing their effectiveness.
Your Mission
Every movement roots itself in a central/communal image, figure, slogan, and/or song. Choose your “artifact” from any movement, fully describe it to your reader, and then analyze its rhetorical strength. Argue how the artifact utilizes purpose, logic, emotional appeal, and credibility to deliver an effective message.
Requirements
Assignment |
Date Due In Class |
Brainstorming/Pre-Writing & Working Thesis & Shitty First Draft |
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Complete Outline Introduction paragraph, thesis, 3 topic sentences, 3 examples (ethos) and analysis (logos). |
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Essay 3 Draft 1 3 full pages! Turn in on Canvas |
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Essay 3 Draft 2 Full 4 pages and TYPED for peer review |
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Final Draft and Essay Portfolio Submitted to Canvas |