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Negative Space Silhouette Drawings 
Students will created a design using positive shapes and negative space. They will understand that the absence of space also creates a shape.
Rubric Code: RX67992
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Neg Space Silhouette
 

3 pts


2 pts


1 pts


0 pts

Silhouette/Balance

3

Student drew an image which was left white to create negative space.The shape is used to divide up the positive space in a balanced composition.(Created at least 3 spaces for coloring.)
2

Student drew an image which was left white to create negative space.The shape is used to divide up the positive space but only 2 larger areas were created.
1

Image is drawn in the center of the paper and does not create several areas for the positive space.
0

No larger negative shape using negative space was created. Assignment is incomplete.
Negative Space

3

A variety of patterns were used to create negative space within the colored spaces. At least 3 different types of shapes were created in the negative space. Student understood that negative space also creates a shape.
2

A variety of patterns were used to create negative space within the colored spaces. Only 2 different types of shapes were created in the negative space.
1

Student did not use a variety of patterns and only one type of shape was created in the negative space.
0

No negative space was created within colored areas. Assignment is incomplete.
Color Scheme

3

Student chose a consistent color scheme and all of the positive space is colored using that color scheme. (Primary, Secondary, Complementary, Analogous, Monochromatic)
2

Student chose a consistent color scheme and most of the positive space is colored using that color scheme.
1

Coloring appears to be random. No color scheme was chosen.
0

No color was added. Assignment is incomplete.
Craftsmanship

3

Silhouette is neatly and carefully drawn. Pencil lines were completely erased. Student carefully colored in all one direction when adding color to create the positive spaces.
2

Silhouette is mostly neat. Some pencil lines are still visible. Most of the coloring is neatly done.
1

Assignment appears messy. Student needs to work on neatness when completing assignments.
0

Assignment needs to be completed.
Time and Effort

3

Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and creation of the design.
2

Most of the class time was used wisely, but the student could have been more focused during the creation of the piece. Reminders were needed to stay on task.
1

Class time was not used wisely and student put little effort into the assignment.
0

Assignment is incomplete or missing due to lack of focus or too many tardies.



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