Name: ___________________________ Painting Title: ____________________________________________

Painting Rubric Rate Teacher

Yourself Rating
Composition and Design:
0-1 Art exhibits lack of planning in the design and composition.
2 Ideas are expressed with no unity in composition.
3 Composition demonstrates limited knowledge of the Principles and Elements of Design.
4 Artwork exhibits good composition and design elements.
5 Artwork exhibits masterful execution of the Principles and Elements of Design (Line, composition,
space, movement, balance, emphasis, pattern, unity, color, contrast, rhythm, texture, value, form)
Color:
0-1 Color choices do not represent the idea and application is poorly done.
2 Ideas could have been expressed better with other color choices and better application.
3 Color choices and application shows some knowledge of color theory and relationships.
4 Artwork exhibits good color choice. Color is effective in expressing the idea.
5 Color choice and application enhances the idea being expressed. Advanced color theory is
demonstrated. The use of color is attractive and appealing.
Technique:
0-1 Work exhibits critical errors in the use of materials or skills specific to the task.
2 Work exhibits the use of materials or skills with a few errors.
3 Work exhibits appropriate use of materials and skills with no errors.
4 Work exhibits some level of understanding in use of materials, techniques, and skill.
5 Work exhibits mastery of the materials, techniques, and skill.
Creativity and Originality:
0-1 Artwork shows no evidence of creativity or originality.
2 Artwork includes an idea but lacks originality of idea or technique.
3 Artwork includes unique ideas.
4 Artwork includes several unique ideas and an exploration of multiple ideas.
5 Artwork includes many unique ideas with creative execution of ideas. Student has taken the
technique being studied and applied it in his/her own way. The student’s personality/voice comes
through.
Craftsmanship and Presentation:
0-1 Artwork is incomplete.
2 Artwork is completed with minimal effort and carelessly lacking in neatness.
3 Artwork is completed with minimal effort, little craftsmanship, and few finishing touches.
4 Artwork is completed with good effort, displaying craftsmanship, and meeting requirements.
5 Artwork is completed with substantial evidence of effort, finishing touches, and good presentation
and craftsmanship.
Work Ethic and Participation:
0-1 Does not complete assignment and is often off-task.
2 Completes assignment, sometimes off-task.
3 Completes assignment and uses time wisely.
4 Works diligently and completes assignment beyond basic requirements.
5 Carries out assignment to completion, goes far beyond the requirements.
Studio Responsibility:
0-1 Chooses not to help in clean-up, shows lack of respect for supplies, materials, and equipment.
Does not leave work area clean for the next student.
2 Allows others to do most of the work, minimally participates in room and material maintenance.
3 Does share of studio work and clean up, when asked.
4 Willingly participates in preparation and clean-up, responsible for work area and respectful of
materials.
5 Consistently demonstrates commendable studio behavior, shows respect for self, others, others
art, and materials. Displays responsibility and provides help to others.
Total Points (Possible 35 Points)