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Calligraphy 
Calligraphy Project 4: The Gothic Hand
Illuminated poem/quote/song lyric written with pen and ink
Rubric Code: BX7C42W
By sbaker79
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Work is below expectations

1 pts

Fine Work

3 pts

Excellent work

5 pts

Spacing and Layout

Work is below expectations

Rows, words and letters appear to be uneven, of varying sizes, and messy in appearance. The layout appears to be haphazard or random with little to no consideration given to the content. No capitals.
Fine Work

Rows, words, and letters are spaced fairly evenly with a few mistakes that don't drastically detract from the overall design. The layout is effective allowing the quote to be easily read and understood. Includes capitals.
Excellent work

Sentences include spacing of letters, rows and words that are consistent and fairly tight throughout giving an overall unified feeling to the script. The layout complements the content and occupies the space in a balanced manner. Includes capitals at the beginning of each sentence.
Formation of letters

Work is below expectations

Student did not hold the pen correctly so that the letters are not thick and thin in the correct places.
Fine Work

Letters are usually thick and thin in the correct places.
Excellent work

Student held the pen at 45° angle so that the letters are thick and thin in the correct places.
Creativity

Work is below expectations

Project has no unique flavor. Lettering is inconsistent and out of context with the imagery. Colors are not cohesive and imagery detracts from the overall aesthetic of the piece.
Fine Work

Project is somewhat creative, unique and original. Letter formations are somewhat stylized, consistent and feel unified within the work. Colors are somewhat cohesive and imagery is mostly complementary to the overall aesthetic of the piece.
Excellent work

Project is creative, unique and original work. Letter formations are stylized, consistent, and feel unified within the work. Colors are cohesive and imagery is complementary to the overall aesthetic of the piece.
Illumination

Decoration around text
Work is below expectations

Presentation is poor. The layout feels haphazard with little to no consideration of spacing and balance. Student did not utilize guidelines to get correct and orderly spacing and layout.
Fine Work

Presentation is good. The overall layout is somewhat balanced with some negative space. Student somewhat utilized guidelines to get correct and orderly spacing and layout.
Excellent work

Presentation is excellent. The overall layout is clean and organized, excellent spacing and balance between positive (text) and negative spaces. The work fills the page nicely. Student obviously utilized guidelines to get correct and orderly spacing and layout.
Overall Craftsmanship

Work is below expectations

The amount of stray marks, smudges, or paper imperfections detracts from the overall apperance of the lettering.
Fine Work

A few stray marks or smudges are evident but do not greatly detract from the overall appearance of the lettering.
Excellent work

Presentation of the work is clean and neat with no stray marks, smudges, wrinkles or curled edges of paper.
Time/Effort

Work is below expectations

Class time was not used wisely. Little work and practice sheets completed. Students was not receptive to feedback, disregarding suggestions.
Fine Work

Class time was almost always used wisely. An adequate amount of work and practice sheets completed. Student was receptive to feedback.
Excellent work

Class time was used wisely. An exceptional amount of work was completed including multiple drafts and practice for the final project. Students was receptive and responsive to feedback.
Care of Materials/Studio Space

Work is below expectations

Student did not often clean up supplies appropriately and/or on time each period.
Fine Work

Student cleaned up most of the supplies appropriately and usually right away each period.
Excellent work

Student cleaned up all supplies appropriately and on time each period.



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  • Calligraphy, Lettering, Italic Hand


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