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Observational Drawing 
Observational Drawing
Students will draw from life and apply drawing and shading techniques they have learned to render a final drawing that illustrates their understanding of drawing concepts we have studied in class.
Rubric Code: QX93WB3
By ddisch
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Observational drawing
  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Compostition

Are contour lines used to describe objects?
Below Basic

BELOW BASIC
The objects do not fill the page completely. Objects are placed randomly - feels haphazard. The composition has not been considered.
No use of contour lines.
Basic

BASIC
Objects fill the page completely. The composition has been somewhat considered with some evidence of thought to supporting elements.
Some evidence of contour lines.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
The page is filled completely with some of the objects going off the page. Evidence of supporting elements enhance the composition.
Many contour lines present, but some are not curved in the correct direction.
Advanced

ADVANCED
The composition is skillfully supported by elements of design that create a cohesive overall feel.

Many contour lines define objects shapes.
Respect & Responsibility

Below Basic

Student was off task most of the time and sought way to avoid work. Student was disruptive and/or disrespectful to teacher and/or classmates.
Basic

Student did bare minimum. Student did not engage in disrespect or distraction, but also did not encourage classmates to work respectfully.
Proficient

Student worked enthusiastically and assisted with preparations and clean-up. Student was respectful and encouraged some classmates to be respectful and on task.
Advanced

Student worked enthusiastically toward group goals and mentored others needing help. Student was respectful and encouraged all classmates to act respectfully.
Shading and Shape

Include a range of 6-8 values that describe the three-dimensional forms. The contours of the forms and textures are accurately rendered through use of value, shading techniques and/or contour line.
Below Basic

BELOW BASIC
Few of the objects are shaded and most of the objects do no reflect the actual contours of the objects.
Basic

BASIC
Objects are shaded and most of the objects reflect actual contour of objects. Evidence of 5-6 values.
Proficient

PROFICIENT
Highlights reflect actual highlights from shading, and all of the objects reflect actual contours. Evidence of 6-8 values.
Advanced

ADVANCED
Varied value range of darks, highlights, and mid tones, and all of the objects reflect the actual contour (shape). Uses shading to create edges and lines (vs. drawing them) – use eraser as a drawing tool both to create highlights, shapes, lines and, atmospheric perspective/spatial awareness.
Craftsmanship

The work is well crafted.
Below Basic

BELOW BASIC
The amount of stray marks, smudges, or paper imperfections detracts from the overall apperance of the lettering.
Project unfinished or only completed after many prompts
Basic

BASIC
A few stray marks or smudges are evident but do not greatly detract from the overall appearance of the lettering.
Project Finished with Minimum Effort/Minimum requirements with no extra effort
Proficient

PROFICIENT
Presentation of the work is clean and neat with no stray marks, smudges, wrinkles or curled edges of paper.
Project completed with hard work but some details lacking
Advanced

ADVANCED
Presentation of the work is exemplary.

Project finished we maximum efort, went well beyond requirments
Effort & Perserverance

Below Basic

Student did not use time wisely.
Often distracted and disengaged.
Spent much of his/her studio art time involved in other things unrelated to art. The student had to be redirected multiple times.
Did not clean up area each period.
Basic

Student stayed on task some of the time, allowed distractions. Did not always follow daily expectations. Project finished with minimum effort/met requirements with no extra effort.

Cleaned up are most of the time-sometimes needed reminding.
Proficient

Student was engaged during instruction most of the time. Project finished with hard work, but some details lacking.

Followed daily expectations.

Cleaned up area regularly.
Advanced

Student was fully engaged in their art work. Always followed daily expectations.

Cleaned up area regularly and assisted peers and/or teacher.






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