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Graffiti Art; 8th Grade 
Graffiti Art; 8th Grade
Students will create graffiti piece that illustrates their name and includes an inspirational message. It will include a word, symbol and a background.
Rubric Code: JX28W74
By vzullo
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Graffiti Design
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Font Choice
5 pts

Demonstration that instructions and concepts are understood.
0 point

*The student did not do the project.
1 points

*Student made little or no attempt to choose a font other than basic lines.
2 points

*The student attempted to choose a font, but was wasteful of time.
3 points

*The student chose a font in an appropriate amount of time and they drew more than a single line.
4 points

*The student chose a font in an appropriate amount of time and it is obvious that they considered the elements and principles as they worked.
5 points

*The student completed a font in an appropriate amount of time.
*They elevated the design of their font by adding dimension, color harmonizing, and character. (Elements and Principles of Design)
*The overall design is outstanding!
Symbol
5 pts

demonstration of visual image into the final composition
0 point

*The student did not attempt to use a symbol.
1 points

*The student did the minimum with their finished piece. The symbol doesn't connect to the theme or add to the piece.
2 points

*The student added a symbol. It is satisfactory, but the lack of planning is evident.
3 points

*The student added a symbol to their design.
*The connection between layers could have been pushed.
4 points

*The student added a symbol that connects to the theme of their piece. *It is obvious that they added the symbol with specific intent.
5 points

*The student went above and beyond and making a connection between their symbol, background, and font.
*They added a symbol that connects to the theme of their piece and hightens the interests in the final composition.
Background
5 pts

Demonstration of building a Background layer
0 point

*The student put forth no effort to use a background.
1 points

*The student put forth little effort to come up with a background.
2 points

*The student added a background layer.
*It could have been improved upon with little effort.
3 points

*The student added a background layer.
*The background has interesting areas, but is lacking connection to the other layers.
4 points

*The student did a great job adding a background that complimented their final design.
*It did not dominate the piece and added to the overall theme.
5 points

*Outstanding depth added to the piece by concentrating on a background that supported the font and symbol.
Color
5 pts

~Layered Color
~Consideration to a dry media technique: burnish, gradation (tonal or color)
~Color Harmony: Monochromatic, Cool, Warm, Analogous, Triad, Complimentary, Split-complimentary
~Contrast
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*The student did not add color.
1 points

*The student added color, but little effort was put into the combination of colors and the technical application.
2 points

*The student added color and began to consider contrast.
*It lacked a true connection to a color harmony and had some errors in craftsmanship.
3 points

*The student added color and began to consider contrast.
*The colors contrast, but are missing a color harmony or connection to colors in their piece other than what felt good.
4 points

*The student did a nice job considering the color and contrast within layers.
*The piece demonstrates a basic understanding of color choice, color harmonies, and technical application of color.
5 points

*The piece demonstrates a terrific understanding of color choice, color harmonies, and technical application of color.
*Outstanding color choice and use of color to build layers.
Craftsmanship
1 pts

~clean layering of color
~word or font is clear
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*The student did not finish.
1 points

*The student created a final graffiti piece with poor craftsmanship.
*Smudges, smears, and it is difficult to understand the difference in layers.
2 points

*The students demonstrated a consideration to craftsmanship.
*It is missing the clean edges and definition.
3 points

*The student began to demonstrate an understanding of craftsmanship.
*There are areas where little effort could have improved the final piece.
4 points

*The student demonstrated an understanding of craftsmanship.
*The piece is evidence of time used wisely.
5 points

*The student demonstrated a terrific understanding of clean craftsmanship.
*The piece has not smudges, rips or unclear areas.
*Each layer supported the other.
Other:
5 pts

~Time Management
~Attitude
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*The student put forth little or no effort to finish the project; used class time poorly.
1 points

*The student was off task throughout class, which had a major effect on the completion of their design.
*The student had a poor attitude throughout.
2 points

*The student put forth some effort to complete the project.
*Used class time, but was distracted or distracting at times.
*The student was not open for teacher inut. They could have had a better attitude.
3 points

*The student put forth the effort required to complete the project.
*Used class time well most of the time.
*Was distracted at times, which hindered their completion time in class.
*Attitude had a tendency to hinder their work at times.
4 points

*The student put forth a good amount of effort to complete the project.
*Used class time well- with a positive attitude .
5 points

*The student put forth extraordinary effort to complete the project.
*Used class time extremely well- with a positive attitude throughout.
"I can. . ." statements
5 pts

Using information from class student completed "I can" statements and position statement. regarding graffiti art.
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*The student did not create a position statement or complete the "I can. . ." statements.
1 points

*The student made little attempt to create a position piece or finish the "I can. . . " statements.
2 points

*The student attempted to create a position piece on graffiti art but more could be done.
*The "I can. . ." statements were completed in a basic format.
3 points

*The student made an effort to create a position piece on graffiti art. They made 1 specific references to research from class. *The "I can. . ." statements were completed and began to connect to the Power Learning Targets.
4 points

*The student worked hard to create a thoughtful position piece on graffiti art. They made 3 or more specific references to research from class with very few errors.
*The "I can. . . " statements connected to the Power Learning Targets and were built from the content that has been taught in class.
5 points

*The student went above and beyond to create a thoughtful position piece on graffiti. They made 3 or more specific references to research from class with no errors.
*The "I can. . . " statements were built from student knowledge and connected to the Power Learning Targets.





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