Description (25 Points)
Excellent
Makes a complete and detailed description of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.
Above Average
Makes a detailed description of most of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.
Average
Makes a detailed description of some of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.
Below Average
Descriptions are not detailed or complete.
Interpretation (25 Points)
Excellent
Forms a somewhat reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning and is able to support this with evidence from the work.
Above Average
Student identifies the literal meaning of the work.
Average
Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.
Below Average
Student finds it difficult to interpret the meaning of the work.
Evaluation (25 Points)
Excellent
Uses multiple criteria to judge the artwork, such as composition, expression, creativity, design, communication of ideas.
Above Average
Uses 1-2 criteria to judge the artwork
Average
Tries to use aesthetic criteria to judge artwork, but does not apply the criteria accurately.
Below Average
Evaluates work as good or bad based on personal taste.
Analysis of Artwork (25 Points)
Excellent
Student demonstrated understanding of design elements through the use of correct art terminology and was able to clearly describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.
Above Average
The student demonstrated some awareness of basic design elements and was able to describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.
Average
The student demonstrated satisfactory awareness of the design elements and briefly described, discussed, and interpreted artwork.
Below Average
The student demonstrated very little awareness of basic design elements and made no effort to describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.
*Written work with more than the occasional typo will not be accepted*
Excellent
Makes a complete and detailed description of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.
Above Average
Makes a detailed description of most of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.
Average
Makes a detailed description of some of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.
Below Average
Descriptions are not detailed or complete.
Interpretation (25 Points)
Excellent
Forms a somewhat reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning and is able to support this with evidence from the work.
Above Average
Student identifies the literal meaning of the work.
Average
Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.
Below Average
Student finds it difficult to interpret the meaning of the work.
Evaluation (25 Points)
Excellent
Uses multiple criteria to judge the artwork, such as composition, expression, creativity, design, communication of ideas.
Above Average
Uses 1-2 criteria to judge the artwork
Average
Tries to use aesthetic criteria to judge artwork, but does not apply the criteria accurately.
Below Average
Evaluates work as good or bad based on personal taste.
Analysis of Artwork (25 Points)
Excellent
Student demonstrated understanding of design elements through the use of correct art terminology and was able to clearly describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.
Above Average
The student demonstrated some awareness of basic design elements and was able to describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.
Average
The student demonstrated satisfactory awareness of the design elements and briefly described, discussed, and interpreted artwork.
Below Average
The student demonstrated very little awareness of basic design elements and made no effort to describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.
*Written work with more than the occasional typo will not be accepted*