Visual Art Project Rubric
Title of Project Points Date
ZenDoodle Relief SculPture 75
Period Description of Project
Materials Needed students are shown videos of ZenDoodling and introduced to the
ideas behind it. They are also introduced to sculpture via
Black construction paPer PowerPoint presentation. They create a ZenTangle, then cut out
Drawing paper and cut along main lines without actually cutting it apart. They
Black sharpie markers arrange the ZenTangle into a relief sculpture that "pops" from the
po Stapler and staples. black base paper and attach it using a stapler.
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Studies
Students will demonstrate understanding of Zendoodle/tangle
AH-6/8-SA-S-VA2 process. They will demonstrate understanding of pattern and
AH-06/08-1 .4.1 and t.4.2 rhythm. Students witt demonstrate understanding of relief
AH-05-4.4.1 and 4.4.2 sculpture.
Criteria Completed, with Most important Some of the Minimal
allcomponents components of important understanding or
clearly project comPleted components effort is
demonstrating in- with noticeable addressed, but demonstrated.
depth effort and with noticeable
understanding understanding. lack of complete
and effort. understanding or
effort.
Creativity of
Pattern and
Neatness and
Effort/Depth of
involvement
lnteresting three
dimensional
effect achieved in
relief
Visual Art Project Rubric
Title of Proiect Points Date
Value Still Life: Fruit 100
Period Description of Proiect
Materials Needed Students begin with line drawing of still Iife, progressing to a value
study of the same.
Drawing paper: t2xL8"
Drawing pencils:28 and ebonY
Blending Stumps
Core Content/Program of Objectives
studies
Students will accurately demonstrate shape, overlapping,
AH-5/8-SA-SVA2 proportion, shape to form (shading).
AH-06/08-1.4.1, L.4.2
AH-5/8-PCA-S-VA1
AH-5/8-PA-S-VA2
Criteria Completed, with all Most important Some of the Minimal
components clearlY components of important understanding
demonstrating in- project components or effort is
depth completed with addressed, but with demonstrated.
understanding and noticeable effort noticeable lack of
effort. and complete
understanding. understanding or
effort.
Accuracy of drawing
in terms of shapes,
overlapping of
shapes, and
nronortions.
Effective
demonstration of
shape to form
(shading)
demonstrating
understanding of
process.
Effort indicates
depth of
involvement.
Assessment Rubric for Value Drawing
Performance !ndicator L 2 3 4
A. Piece is Minimaleffort. Piece is Piece is
Effort and incomplete. Work is complete with complete with
Perseverance Little to no self somewhat good effort. substantia I
responsibility in careless andlor Student has met evidence of
terms of student had to all requirements effort beyond
2
po completing task. be consistently and has worked that which was
>o, reprimanded to diligently each required.
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B. Neatness/Final Piece is sloppily Minimaleffort. Piece is Piece is
Presentation rendered with Piece is complete with complete with
smudge marks carelessly good effort at substantial
andlor tears and presented with presentation of effort beyond
wrinkles. little effort at piece carefully that required.
rendering a clear rendered. Extra effort in
clean image. Student has met rendering a
all clean clear
requirements. composition
suitable for
disolav.
c. Student No evidence of Minimal Good effort in "lcould pickthe
Understanding understanding evidence of regard to objects off the
and howto render shading with rendering shape page, they look
Demonstration of shape into form little into form, with so reall"' Extra
Concept using shading. demonstration ample gradation consideration is
of gradation or of shading. noticeable in
contour of form. Proper the work.
OR Placement placement is Shapes and
on page noted, and placement are
indicates little shapes have excellent.
regard for been drawn as
composition. OR demonstrated.
Little attention is
paid to rendering
shapes as they
appear and have
been
demonstrated.'
Visual Art Project Rubric
Title of Project Points
Abstract: Facial Feature 75
DescriPtion of Project
standards in proportion and
Students will be introduced to varied
Materials Needed Students will produce a line
accuracy of drawing facial features'
drawing of a facial feature, then shade
it'
Drawing Paper
Pencils (28, ebonY)
Kneaded Eraser
Core Content/Program of Objectives
studies in line drawing of facial feature'
Student will demonstrate accuracy
will accurately and effectively
AH-6/8-SA-SVA2 in shape and in proportion' Student
produce a shaded drawing of facial feature'
AH-05/08-1.4.t,t.4.2
AH-6/8-PCA-S-VA1
AH-5/8-PA-S-VA2
Some of the Minimal
Completed, with all Most imPortant
important understanding
components clearlY comPonents of
components or effort is
demonstrating in- project
addressed, but with demonstrated.
depth comPleted with
noticeable effort noticeable lack of
understanding and
and comPlete
effort.
understanding. understanding or
effort.
Effective
demonstration of
accuracy of shaPe
Effort indicates
depth of
involvement and
effective and neat
use of media.
Visual Art Project Rubric
Title of Project Points Date
Abstract: Still Life/Charcoa! 100
Period Description of Project
Materials Needed Students are introduced to charcoal as a medium. Students
produce a value study of a still life done in charcoal.
Drawing paper
Charcoal pencils
Blending stumps
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studies
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Students demonstrate accuracy of drawing in terms of shapes,
overlapping and proportions. Students demonstrate
AH-05/08-1.4.L, L.4.2 understanding of shape to form (shading) with sensitivity and
AH-6/8-PCA-S-VA1 success. Students demonstrate effective use of charcoal as a
AH-5/8-PA-S-VA2 media choice.
Criteria Completed, with all Most important Some of the Minimal
components clearly components of important understanding
demonstrating in- project components or effort is
depth completed with addressed, but with demonstrated.
understanding and noticeable effort noticeable lack of
effort. and complete
understanding. understanding or
effort.
Accuracy of drawing
in terms of shapes,
overlapping of
shapes, and
proportions.
demonstration of
shape to form
(shadine).
Effort indicates
depth of
involvement and
effective use of
media.
Visual Art Proiect Rubric
Title of Proiect
Abstract:1 PT Linear
via
Students are introduced to
the concept of 1 pt' perspective
Materials Needed draw step-by-step a room il 1 Ot
PowerPoint and Video' Students
perspective following-st"p' on
video clip' Each step is paused for
Drawing Paper and aid those needing ex*a help'
instructor to check to, "ilur".v
Pencils (28, ebonY) draft lines are erased and the
once the entire irn"s" i"ornpi"t"
Art gum erasers
image is inked using markers'
Rulers
Black fine tiP sharPie markers
Objectives
Iorecontent/Programof
studies of space' 1 point linear
Students demonstrate understanding
depict a room using this
AH-5/8-SA-SVA2 Olttr""r". Students accurately
.4.t, 1..4.2 persPective.
AH-06/OS-1
AH-5/8-PCA-S-VA1
AH-5/S-PA-S-VA2
Some of the Minimal
Completed, with all Most imPortant
important understanding
components clearlY comPonents of
comPonents or effort is
demonstrating in- proiect
addressed, but with demonstrated.
depth comPleted with
noticeable effort noticeable lack of
understanding and
and comPlete
effort.
understanding. understanding or
Effective
demonstration or
accuracY of 1 Pt.
perspective in all
Effort indicates
depth of
involvement and
effective and neat
use of media.
Assemblage Rubric
Project
4 EXCELLENT
2 AVERAGE
Message and o A definite The message The message Only minimal
Purpose 25 pts. message is and/or purpose and/or purpose understanding of
apparent can be is apparent but message and/or
o The purpose of discerned with not readily purpose is
the piece is careful apparent and demonstrated by
readily apparent. observation. req uires the artist.
oAn thought and
efficient/sophistic observation.
ated means is The viewer is
employed to unsure if this is
make message the correct
AND purpose conclusion.
Variety of At least 4-6 At least 4-6 Less than four Very minimal
materials 25 pts. different items different types different types understanding of
are apparent in of materials are of materials are variety or
the assemblage. apparent, but utilized or four purpose of
Thought has been the artist are utilized but variety is
given as to what needed to be with add demonstrated.
materials, how more nothing to the
many materials, considerate of piece's success.
etc. will make this final unity.
piece successful.
Choices and
decision making is
thoughtful in
regard to final
success of piece.
Contrast and Contrast and Contrast and No focal point is The artist has
Emphasis L5 pts. Emphasis is Emphasis is apparent made no
utilized in order to utilized in order although there deliberate
create a strong to create a focal is some attempt attempt to
focal point. - - point. at contrast and manipulate
The artist has emphasis. contfast or
used at leasttwo
emphasis-*
means of
contrast.
Balance 15 pts. The piece has obvious The artist has The artist shows
symmetrical, attempted one minimal
balance but it is
not entirely
successful.
Rhythm and This artist shows full This artist shows There is a Minimal
pattern 15 pts. understanding of the use a deliberate deliberate understanding of
of rhythm and/or pattern attempt to attempt to the processes of
in choice of materials and create some provide rhythm rhythm and
elements utilized rhythm and/or and/or pattern pattern is
throughout the piece. pattern within but it is not demonstrated.
the piece using successful.
materials and
elements.
Movement 15 The artist fully engages The artist has There is a vague Minimalattempt
pts. the viewers eye to move attempted to pathway for the to create a visual
along a particular create a viewer's eye to pathway.
pathway throughout the pathway for the follow.
piece. The pathway viewers eye to
forces consideration of follow but it
the entire piece. does not force
consideration of
the entire piece.
Unity/Harmony This piece is fully This piece is There is some Although some
25 pts. harmonized using relatively attempt at harmony is
elements of design and harmonized harmony, but apparent, the
principles of design. The utilizing the idea has not viewer is unsure
attempt to do so is readily elements and been fully if this is
apparent. principles, developed to deliberate or
however the lead to the accidental.
artist may have project's
overlooked a success.
more effective
manner of
harmonizing.
Construction 25 o This piece is very This piece is For the most Little attempt
pts. wellconstructed well constructed part the piece is has been made
and sturdy. and sturdy. well to create a
o Adhesive does not Adhesive does constructed. sturdy piece
show OR not show unless However there and/or manner
o lf adhesive does a part of final is some concern of construction is
show it is a part of design. There that it will extremely messy
the final design. are some areas withstand and haphazard.
that need --- display OR the
is suitable for reinforcement. piece is well
materials constructed but
employed. the manner of
adhesion is
messv or
distractine.
Display 25 pts. A manner of display has The manner of The manner of Little attempt
been chosen that does display is display has been has been made
not detract from the suitable for the considered but to create a
piece. piece although is inappropriate display means
The manner of display is size or in terms of for this piece.
sturdy and well construction color,
constructed. may need construction or
The size of the display improvement. size.
easel/pedestal is
sufficient for the piece.
Rubric: Assem blage Self Reflection
Criteria 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Average 1 Poor
Name, art period, All criteria are in All criteria is in Most criteria is in Little attempt has
Title of piece, place and neatly place though place and fairly been made to
neatness, 2-4 page done. more attempt neat. meet this criteria.
minimum should be made in
terms of neatness.
Description of A thorough A good An attempt has Little attempt has
Piece description of the description of the been made to been made to be
Materials used in piece has been piece is given provide a working thorough in this
piece. given so that it along with a list of description and point.
could be materials. list of materials,
recognized in a but it is not
gallery. complete.
A thorough list of
materials has been
given.
ldentification of Balance of piece Balance of piece Balance of piece Little attempt has
balance and has been identified has been or been made to
purpose correctly and identified purpose/message provide
message and correctly and has not been explanation of
purpose not only purpose identified identified. these points.
identified but but not fully
explained explained.
thoroughly.
Discussion of A thorough A thorough Some attempt has Little attempt has
contrast/emphasis, discussion of discussion of been made to been made to
rhythm/pattern, --- contrast/emphasis, most, but not all-- address each point provide-- - --
movement rhythm/pattern, points is apparent. but these are not explanation of
and movement is well discussed. these points.
siven.
Unity and A thorough A thorough There is some Little attempt has
Harmony discussion of unity discussion of unity attempt to been made to
and harmony in and harmony is describe unity and provide
the piece is eiven, eiven but harmony but it is explanation of
citing numerous important incomplete and these points.
examples of how it examples are not thoughtfully
was accomplished. missed. approached.
Strengths and A thorough A discussion with A discussion is Little attempt has
weaknesses discussion of examples is given. given but much is been made to
strengths and Student identifies overlooked or not provide
weaknesses is what he/she considered. explanation of
given . Examples would do these points.
of each are cited. differently.
Student identifies
what he/she
would do
differently
Assemblage: A thoughtful and A summation of This point is Little attempt has
Feelings insightful the artist's addressed but been made to
summation about experience is very briefly and provide an
the artist's given though it is with little attempt explanation.
experience is not in great to consider fully
siven. depth. the experience.
