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Art writing RUBRIC 
Art Communication RUBRIC
Rubric Code: KX224B9
By guptan
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exemplifies

1 pts

Meets the standard

2 pts

Approaching

3 pts

Does not meet the standard

(N/A)

Observation

The Art World
a. Describe and analyze characteristics of artworks in various historical and cultural contexts.

b. Analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas, and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art
Exemplifies

Focus is on significant details in the work important elements are revealed. Gives a detailed account of what the art depicts. The reader can imagine the piece as if they were seeing it for themselves. Does not include
interpretation.
Meets the standard

Focus is on necessary details in the work two elements are revealed. Gives an account of what the art depicts. The reader can imagine the piece as if they were seeing it for themselves. Does not include interpretation.
Approaching

Focus is on some details in the work and a elements are revealed. Reflected what the art depicts. The reader can talk about the piece. Does not include interpretation.
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of observation
Analysis

The Art Analysis
a. Compare multiple purposes for creating works of art by using art terminology.

b. Assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the elements of art, the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
Exemplifies

Very insightful analysis of how and Why the artist has used the principles of design unique perspective on the communication of the artist’s choices. Analysis is well articulated and thorough. Examples from the work are used to support every statements.
Meets the standard

Analysis of how and Why the artist has used the principles of design perspective on the communication of the artist’s choices. Analysis some what articulated and thorough. Examples from the work are used to support some statements.
Approaching

Reflect how and Why the artist has used the principles of design. Analysis is clear but incomplete. Examples from the work are used to support some statements.
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of analysis.
Interpretation

a. Describe and analyze characteristics of artworks in various historical and cultural contexts.

b. Analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas, and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art
Exemplifies

Compelling and convincing interpretation of the artist’s motivations, influences and intent – intriguing and original take on visual imagery present.Clear and thoughtful explanation of the work. A solid attempt has been made to discover what
the artist is trying to
communicate. Examples
from the work have been
used to support the
author’s statements.
Meets the standard

Well articulated attempt to explain what is happening in the work, artist's motivation, influence, intent and its meaning. Examples from the work have been used to
support most of the
author’s statements
Approaching

An attempt to explain what is happening in the work and its meaning is made.
Examples from the work have been used to support
some of the author’s
statements.
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of Interpretation.
Evaluation

The Art Analysis
a. Compare multiple purposes for creating works of art by using art terminology.

b. Assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the elements of art, the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
Exemplifies

Insightful and informed evaluation of the significance of the ideas put forth by the artwork – astute connections are made to history and other similar artworks. The detailed and well articulated discussion applies the theories (realism, formalism, and/or expressionism) with examples from the work to support the artist’s answer.
Meets the standard

Thoughtful evaluation of the ideas put forth by the art work depict connections to history and other similar work. The discussion applies the theories (realism, formalism,
and/or expressionism) with
examples from the work to support your answer. The artist articulates her thoughts about the work regarding its appearance,
message, and success /failure as a piece
Approaching

Thoughtful evaluation of the ideas put forth by the art work depict some connections to history and other similar work.The discussion applies the
theories (realism, formalism, and/or
expressionism) but the examples does not not support very clearly. The artist articulates her
thoughts about the work regarding its appearance,
message, and success /failure as a piece
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of evaluation.
Ideas

Choice and Application
a. Use a range of subjects, themes and symbols to demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values and aesthetics, and communicate intended meaning in artworks.

b. Use subjects, themes, and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks
Exemplifies

Clear, focused and compelling – Striking insight – impressive knowledge of topic – focuses on significant details. The artist articulates her/his thoughts about the work regarding its appearance, message, and success/failure as a piece.
Meets the standard

Accurately describes the artwork and what it depicts. Provides a
somewhat vivid account of the imagery. Does not
include interpretation.
Approaching

Description is present but lacks details. The reader
has difficulty imagining what the artwork looks like.
Includes some interpretation.
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of ideas.
Organization

Structure and Functions
a. Generalize about the effects of visual structures and functions and reflect upon these effects in their own work

b. Employ organizational structures and analyze what makes them effective or not effective in the communication of ideas
Exemplifies

Thoughtfully generalize the effect of visual structure and functions and explain the what makes them effective or not effective in the communication of ideas. Sentences are complete and logical.
Meets the standard

Generalize the effect of visual structures and functions and reflect the what makes them effective or not effective in the communication of ideas. Sentences are complete and logical.
Approaching

Generalize limited effect of visual structure and functions and reflect the what makes them effective or not effective in the communication of ideas. Sentences are complete and logical.
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of organization.
Voice

Genre and Form
a. Analyze the qualities of various art media, techniques and processes in order to select the most effective medium to communicate ideas and experiences.

b. Intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of Art media, techniques, and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas
Exemplifies

Artist confidently explains the qualities and characteristics of art media techniques and process to enhance the meaning of the painting and usage of various elements.
Meets the standard

Artist explains the obvious qualities and characteristics of art media techniques and process to enhance the meaning of the painting and usage of various elements.
Approaching

Artist explains some qualities and characteristics of art media techniques and process to enhance the meaning of the painting and usage of various elements.
Does not meet the standard

Does not meet the standard of voice.





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