Gshs Visual Arts Rubric

GSHS VISUAL ARTS RUBRIC

“THE 5 C’S OF ASSESSMENT”

Name:______

Level:
Points are
awarded
based on
criteria met / Contrast:
-Mastery of media to achieve range of darks to lights / Craftsmanship:
-Made with skill
-Neatness
-Final presentation / Creativity:
-Inventive, original, distinctive,
individual style / Communication:
-The visual message
-The subject matter
-Concept / Composition:
-Purposeful arrangement of
the art elements and
principles
-Spatial choices
5 / The contrast within the project is completed and exquisite, apparent that student took time & great care in assignment. / Demonstrates mastery of skill and attention to detail, cleanly displayed. Materials are handled with exemplary skill. / Went beyond requirements, involves individual thought, self expression or idea. / The subject/visual message is clear, concise, and readily apparent. Demonstrates mastery of skill in visual communication. / Thoughtful planning put into the execution of this piece.
4 / Project is completed and well drawn, demonstrates proficient skill in creating/defining contrast. / The artwork demonstrates
strong skill and handling of media. The artwork is pleasing, and was patiently rendered. / The artwork is creative, and
demonstrates the student’s
effort to think outside the box. The final presentation demonstrates the student’s personality and expression. / The subject/visual message is communicated well, and the student’s work shows a working understanding of the terms, concepts, and ideas presented during the project. / Well planned and executed. Space was utilized well.
3 / Project is completed and contrast is well handled, student took the time but did not put forth full effort. / The artwork is fairly neat, and
shows that the student is
developing the required skill. Materials are apparently understood but not used to their full potential. / Ideas show new connection or expression, however, the final works are still closely related to the reference photos/source materials. / The subject/visual message is communicated but requires / The project are pleasing, however more thought in the arrangement should have been put forth.
2 / Project is almost completed and contrast is apparent, but student did not put forth full effort. / The artwork is finished, but a bit careless in their final execution.. Materials are not handled correctly and demonstrate a lack of knowledge by the artist. / Ideas are beginning to show
individual thought, however, the final works are very similar to the reference photos/source material. / The subject/visual message is somewhat apparent, but is not completely clear. / The presentation of the work lacks planning, and it is not apparent that any thought was given to the elements and principles.
1 / Incomplete, little effort was put forth by student. / The artwork is sloppy and
hurried. The technique is poor. No attempt has been
made to master either the skills or media presented. / The works lack original thought and creativity. No attempt has
been made to think outside the box, student apparently copied the work with no regards to respectful appropriation. / The subject/ visual message is not communicated through the work; the piece is incomplete. / Little or no planning of the
project or final layout.

TOTAL: ______