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Basic 2-D and 3-D Art Rubric

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Two-dimensional Art Rubric

Name:_________________________________ Project:__________________________

Student Teacher

Points Points

1. Design Criteria (20 points) _______ _______

a) Planned carefully, made sketches

b) Understanding and deliberate use

of elements and principles of art

2. Originality & Creativity (20 points) _______ _______

a) Experimentation with several

interpretations

b) Unusual solution to problem

3. Technique (30 points) _______ _______

a) Unique experimentation with medium

b) Skillful use of the material

c) Consistent handling of medium

throughout the project

4. Background Treatment (10 points) _______ _______

a) Definite thought given to background

b) Texture or pattern enhances the

unity of the work

5. Effort & Perseverance (20 points) _______ _______

a) Follows directions carefully

b) On-task for entire class period

c) Project was successfully

completed

d) Work handed in on time -

Adheres to deadlines

TOTAL: _______ _______

Three-dimensional Art Rubric

Name:________________________ Project:______________________

Student Teacher

Points Points

1. Sculptural Criteria (20 points) _______ _______

a) Planned carefully, made sketches

or maquettes

b) Understanding and deliberate use

of SUBLIME principles

2. Originality & Creativity (20 points) _______ _______

a) Experimentation with several

interpretations

b) Unusual solution to problem

3. Technique (30 points) _______ _______

a) Unique experimentation with

medium

b) Skillful use of the material

c) Consistent handling of material

throughout sculpture

4. Surface Treatment (10 points) _______ _______

a) Definite thought given to texture

b) Surface enhances the unity of

the sculpture

5. Effort & Perseverance (20 points) _______ _______

a) Follows directions carefully

b) On-task for entire class period

c) Project was successfully

completed

d) Work handed in on time -

Adheres to deadlines

TOTAL: _______ _______

*SUBLIME is the acronym I use for a combination of sculptural elements & principles:

Variety of SHAPE and surface texture

Unity of form

Balance

Look for proportion (A Reach!) and line

Center of INTEREST

Movement

Enclosed negative space and Energy

Standards Based Art Rubric

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Grade Descriptors and Rubric for Exploratory Elective

Name __________________________________________ Period _______ Project ______________________

Rubric for Artwork based on California State Visual Arts Standards

2.0 Creative Expression: Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.

(Student evaluation in right column, teacher evaluation in left column)

		2.3 Create an original work of art (Art work shows creativity and originality - uses ideas and media inventively)
		1.1 Use artistic terms when describing the intent and content of works of art. (During critiques)
		1.3 Analyze the use of elements of art and the principles of design as they relate to meaning. (Composition is good and there is a clear theme or styles)
		2.1 Demonstrate an increased knowledge of technical skills (The artwork is neat, the artist took their time, uses their media well, and follows the criteria of the assignment.)

Rubric for Behavior

		Keeps personal workspace, materials and classroom clean.
		Shows respect and consideration for teacher and fellow students. Cooperates and helps others.
		Enthusiastic and positive about assignments.
		Follows school and classroom rules and procedures.

Descriptors for Performance (Student evaluation in right column, teacher evaluation in left column)

		(5=A) Excellent	Independently completed high quality work.
		(4=B) Good	Successfully met expectations independently most of the time (needed with little instruction) Shows some initiative.
		(3=C) Made progress	Mad effort towards established criteria for unit - needed personal guidance.
		(2=D) Little progress	Made little progress towards unit goals. Did not complete assignment.
		(0=F) No progress	Did not do minimum requirements for assignment.

Descriptors for Effort (Student evaluation in right column, teacher evaluation in left column)

		(5=A) Excellent	Puts forth extra effort to be successful, always constructively busy. Exhibits initiative and leadership in class discussions.
		(4=B) Good	Made quality use of class time. Participated fully in class discussions.
		(3=C) Made progress	Used class time wisely - participated in class discussion.
		(2=D) Little progress	Made little effort to meet unit goals. Did not complete assignment.
		(0=F) No progress	No effort made to complete assignment.

_____ Total # of points earned Final grade for project:

Total possible points: 50

Comments:

Student signature _________________________________________________________________________

Teacher signature _________________________________________________________________________

Grading Scale

Superior

Good

Satisfactory

Barely Passing

Unsatisfactory

5 = A

4 = B

3 = C

2 = D

0 = F

Printed version:

Rubric

Sample Art Rubric

NAME:

grade:

PROJECT:

CRITERIA
(What was expected)

Excellent

Good

Average

Needs Improvement

Failed

Showed skill with media	5	4	3	2	1
Was organized / creative	5	4	3	2	1
Understands Specific design principle or element	5	4	3	2	1
Effort: Took time to complete project, good use of class time.	5	4	3	2	1
Attitude and Behavior (in class)	5	4	3	2	1

Total: 25 Points

Your score:

Point Average:

Grade:

NAME:

grade:

PROJECT:

CRITERIA
(What was expected)

Excellent

Good

Average

Needs Improvement

Failed

Showed skill with media	5	4	3	2	1
Was organized / creative	5	4	3	2	1
Understands Specific design principle or element	5	4	3	2	1
Effort: Took time to complete project, good use of class time.	5	4	3	2	1
Attitude and Behavior (in class)	5	4	3	2	1

Total: 25 Points

Your score:

Point Average:

Grade:

Two forms fit on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper

Alternate Grading Scale

NAME:		Class:	PROJECT:
CRITERIA (what is expected	Excellent	Good	Average	Needs improvement	Failed
Showed skill with media	10	9	7- 8	6	5 or less
Was organized / creative	10	9	7- 8	6	5 or less
Understands Specific design principle or element	10	9	7- 8	6	5 or less
Effort: Took time to complete project, good use of class time.	10	9	7- 8	6	5 or less
Attitude and Behavior (in class) (or list craftsmanship)	10	9	7- 8	6	5 or less
TOTAL: 50 points x 2 = 100	Your score:		Point average:		Grade:

Participation Rubric for Class Discussion

Name _______________________________________________

Date ___________________________

The teacher will circle the number that best represents the degree to which the student has participated in the group discussion. Add the numbers to determine the grade.

Level of Engagement in Discussion

1. The student actively participates in the discussion offering constructive input.

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Behavior and Listening Skills

2. The student listens thoughtfully to what others have to say.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Preparedness

3. The student answers questions or responds to statements made by the teacher or the group.

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4. The student asks appropriate and thoughtful questions pertaining to the discussion.

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5. The student uses appropriate art vocabulary during the discussion.

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