PROJECT RUBRIC

A Scale of 1-6 With 6 Being the Highest Grade Mastery of Design

Mastery of Design

5-6 points

- Imaginative & inventive incorporation of the principles of design into the subject

- Indicates inventive or knowledgeable decisions towards composition

- Addresses complex drawing problems with confidence, purpose, and personal voice

- Successful engagement with materials and media

- Technical competence with techniques

- Addresses complex visual or conceptual ideas

3-4 points

- Incorporates the elements of art & principles of design, somewhat simplistically or without regard for the entire composition

- Well executed but somewhat typical solutions to common drawing problems

- Shows some consideration of purposeful composition * Lacking some degree of technical expertise, or handling of the media does not do justice to the concept

-Some technical aspects or ideas are handled well, but do not always work well together

- Shows some manipulation of ideas

1-2 points

- Shows lack understanding or little regard for the elements & principles of design

- Little or lack of regard for the entire picture space, overly simplistic

- Solution shows little sense of exploration

- Erratic or poorly executed technique

- Obvious mistakes or messiness, little concern of the end result

- Lacks a clear sense of intention

Mastery of Technique

5-6 points

- Successful engagement with materials and media

- Technical competence with technique

3-4 points

-Lacking degree of technical expertise, or handling of the media does not meet the concept

- Some technical aspects or ideas are handled well, but do not always work well together

1-2 points

- Erratic or poorly executed technique

- Obvious mistakes or messiness, little concern of the end result

Mastery of Concept

5-6 points

- Addresses complex visual or conceptual ideas

- Obvious evidence of thoughtful informed decision-making

-Successful application of personal voice to subject or drawing concept

3-4 points

- Shows some manipulation of ideas

1-2 pints

-Lacks a clear sense of intention