General+Rubric+for+the+Grading+of+All+Projects

= How is Art Graded? = While it is difficult to grade art, the effort and quality put into a work can be assessed fairly using the 6 C's: 1. **Craftsmanship** (use of tools and mediums; technical skills; consistency) 2. **Concepts** taught (followed directions) 3. **Catch** the viewer’s eye (Creativity/originality) 4. **Composition** (center of interest, balance, space, movement) 5. **Contrast** (through color, value, texture, etc.) 6. **Challenge** (Preparation /Effort/Perseverance)

Grades are given on a point scale in each of the above categories for a total of 100. The rubrics below describe what work is needed in each of the 6 categories to earn a grade:

**(A 93-100)** 15.33-16.66 points:  **1**. The artwork was beautifully and patiently done; technical skills are generally excellent. **2**. Demonstrates mastery of all the concept(s) taught. **3**. The student generated many ideas; tried unusual combinations or changes before choosing one; made connections to previous knowledge; mastery of problem-solving skills. **4**. Composition is carefully planned; several sketches were made; effective arrangement. **5**. Excellent contrast through elements and principles or media. **6**. The project was continued until it was as complete as the student could make it; effort far beyond that required; took pride in going well beyond the basics. No class time was wasted or missed (if absent from class the student made up the time). All deadlines were met.

**(B 85-92)** 14-15.33 points: <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**1**. With a little more effort the work could have been outstanding; technical skills are good. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;"> **2**. Concepts taught are evident in work but could be developed more clearly. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**3**. The student tried a few ideas for selecting one; or based his or her work on someone else’s idea; made decisions after referring to one source; solved the problem in a logical way. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**4**. Composition is generally strong; showed an awareness of filling the space adequately. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**5**. Good contrast through elements and principles or media; could be developed more.
 * <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">6 **<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">. The student worked hard and completed the project, but with more effort it might have been outstanding. Student did not always utilize class time and/or missed a few classes and failed to make up the time. Artwork is 1 day late beyond deadline.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**(C 77-84)** 12.6-14 points: <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**1**. Needs work on tools and materials; technical skills need to be more developed; a bit careless. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**2**. Concepts taught are minimally evident in work; student is minimally following guidelines of project. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**3**. The student tried one idea; lacks originality; artwork contains copied material or “symbols” in substitution for personal observation; student is not creating or modifying imagery used. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**4**. Composition is minimally developed; it is obvious the student did not clearly plan it out. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**5**. Fair contrast through elements and principles or media; only minimal parts of the artwork were developed with clear contrast. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**6**. More effort needed; adequate interpretation of the assignment; lacked finish; chose an easy project and did it indifferently; did not utilize class time and/or missed more than a few classes and failed to make up the time. Artwork is 2 days late beyond deadline.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**(D 70-76)** 11.6-12.6 points: <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**1**. Little knowledge of tools or materials; technical skills weak; lack of pride in finished work <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**2**. Weak understanding of the concept(s) taught; student did not follow the guidelines of the project. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**3**. The student completed the assignment; imagery is copied from another source; very little evidence of trying anything unusual. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**4**. Composition is weak and undeveloped; no evidence of planning. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**5**. Weak contrast through the elements and principles or media. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**6**. Minimum artistic decision-making and effort. Student failed to utilize class time effectively and/or missed many classes and failed to make up the time. Artwork is 3 days late beyond deadline.

<span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**(F 0-69)** up to 11.5 points: <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**1**. Misuse of tools and materials; evidence of laziness or lack of understanding. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**2**. No evidence of concept(s) presented in class. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**3**. Poor solutions to problems/artwork is copied; no evidence of original thought. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**4**. No aspect of composition is represented; or the artwork was not completed. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**5**. No contrast. <span style="color: #000066; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: medium;">**6**. Project incomplete, not turned in or over 5 days beyond deadline. Poor artistic decision-making/student put forth no effort. Most classes were missed and student failed to make up the time.