Appendix B
Rubric for Grading Student Art
Exemplary Proficient Needs
Improvement
Poor
Elements of design: line, texture
color, shape/form, value, space
Principles of design: repetition,
balance, emphasis, contract, unity
The artwork shows
that the student...
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Appendix B
Rubric for Grading Student Art
Exemplary Proficient Needs
Improvement
Poor
Elements of design: line, texture
color, shape/form, value, space
Principles of design: repetition,
balance, emphasis, contract, unity
The artwork shows
that the student
applied the principles
of design while using
one or more
elements effectively;
showed an
awareness of filling
the space
adequately.
The student did the
assignment
adequately, yet it
shows lack of
planning and little
evidence that an
overall composition
was planned
The assignment
was completed
and turned in, but
showed little
evidence of any
understanding of
the elements and
principles of art; no
evidence of
planning.
The student did
the minimum or
the artwork was
never
completed.
Creativity/Originality The student explored
several choices
before selecting one;
generating many
ideas; tried unusual
combinations or
changes on several
ideas; made
The student tried an
idea, but it lacked
originality;
substituted
"symbols" for
personal
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