iRubric: Fine Art: Oil Painting/Pastel/Watercolor rubric

Student can describe in detail at any point during the planning/execution process how they envision the final product and how they intend to reach their goal. Very focused and goal-oriented.

Student can describe how they envision the final product and can describe the steps they will use to reach their goal. Focused with good planning.

Student can describe how they envision the final product but find it diffucult to describe exactly how they will reach that goal. Has set a goal and knows some of the steps to take.

Student has thought very little about the project. Is present but is not invested in the product.

Drawing is expressive and detailed. Shapes, patterns, shading and/or texture are used to add interest to the piece.

Drawing is expressive and detailed. Good use has been made of pattern, shading, and texture.

Drawing has some details. It is primarily representational with some use of pattern, shading, or texture.

Drawing lacks detail or it is unclear what the drawing is intended to be.

Student shows obvious understanding of how to apply the medium and make different applications work together. Uses materials in a variety of ways.

Student applies medium in a skilled manner. Uses materials in more than one way.

Student applies the medium well. There are sometimes areas that distract from the overall appeal of the work.

Student misuses materials and does not apply the medium with any skill. Much of the work contains areas that are distracting to the viewer.