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Pointillism/Impressionism Watercolor 
Fine Art:Watercolor
Students use watercolor pencils to create a painting in one of two styles. Choose from Pointillism and Impressionism.
Rubric Code: KCXWX7
By hvb210
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Above Average

4 pts

Average

2 pts

Below Average

1 pts

Design/Composition

Excellent

Student compensates for the size of the paper. White space is measured and intentional.
Above Average

Student compensates for the size of the paper. Image is a little too small or too large for the paper
Average

Student tries to compensate for the size of the paper. Student did not plan where to paint the image but the size of the image is correct.
Below Average

Student does not compensate for the size of the paper. Most of the paper is left white.
Drawing

Excellent

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

Pointillism: Dots are uniformly sized and within drawn borders.

Impressionism: Swirling brushstrokes are intentional and planned.
Above Average

Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed. Little use has been made of pattern or texture.

Pointillism: Dots are not uniformly sized but fall within drawn borders.

Impressionism: Swirling brushstrokes are done haphazardly and with no pattern.
Average

Drawing has few details. It is primarily representational with very little use of pattern, or texture.

Pointillism: Dots are not uniformly sized and do not fall within drawn borders.

Impressionism: Brushstrokes are short and do not swirl, but painting still resembles Starry Night.
Below Average

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

Pointillism: Student used an insufficient number of dots, or did not use dots at all.

Impressionism: Brushstrokes are short. Painting does not resemble Starry Night.
Color

Excellent

Choice and application of color shows an advanced knowledge of color relationships. Color choice enhances the idea being expressed.
Above Average

Choice and application of color shows knowledge of color relationships. Colors are appropriate for the idea being expressed.
Average

Choice and application of color shows some knowledge of color relationships. Colors are however, not appropriate for the idea being expressed.
Below Average

Students needs to work on learning color relationships and applying that knowledge to work.
Use of materials

Excellent

Student shows obvious understanding of how to apply the medium and make different applications work together.
Above Average

Student applies medium in a skilled manner, but a few areas are problematic but not distracting to the overall appeal of the work.
Average

Student applies the medium, but has trouble transitioning from one application to another. There are several areas that distract from the overall appeal of the work.
Below Average

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

Excellent

Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is their own. The student's personality/voice comes through.
Above Average

Student has taken the technique and has used source materials as a starting place. Student's personality comes through in places.
Average

Student has used the source as a place for inspiration and has taken a little liberty with it to make slightly original.
Below Average

Student has copied some painting from the source material. There is little evidence of creativity.





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