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Sample copy of AP Art and Design Written Analysis 
AP Art and Design Written Analysis
Rubric Code: Q2XA244
By Jessylea
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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AP Final Exam Written Responses
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Moderate

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Rudimentary

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a.Visual Evidence of Ideas

Advanced

A highly successful, advanced discussion explaining and illustrating how and where the idea is expressed visually in the artwork. Is able to articulate the connections very well.
Good

Generally good discussion explaining and illustrating how and where the idea is expressed visually in the artwork. Can articulate most of the connection(s).
Moderate

There is moderate discussion illustrating how and where the idea is expressed visually in the artwork. But the discussion could be more specific.
Rudimentary

There is a rudimentary discussion explaining and illustrating how and where the idea is expressed visually in the artwork however the discussion is narrow in scope and does not show a complete understanding of the connection between idea and visual evidence.
Poor

Very little awareness of the how to connect the idea to the how and where the visual evidence functions in the artwork and there appears to be minimal understanding of the question presented.
b. Materials

Advanced

An advanced description of the materials used and how they reinforce the idea or intent of the artwork.
Good

A strong description of the materials used and how they reinforce the idea or intent of the artwork.
Moderate

There is a moderate description of the materials used and how they reinforce the idea or intent of the artwork.
Rudimentary

A description of the materials exists, but the connection of materials to ideas is somewhat vague, makes some attempt to articulate the connections.
Poor

A poor description or very little description (or leaving out materials) of the materials . Little to no connection of how the materials reinforce meaning or intent of the artwork.
c. Process

Advanced

An advanced description and explanation of the processes used in the artwork
Good

A good description and explanation of the processes used in the artwork
Moderate

A moderate description and explanation of the processes used in the artwork,
Rudimentary

In some areas there is an explanation and description of the processes, but it is a rudimentary understanding of process
Poor

An inadequate description and explanation of the processes used in the artwork. Has little to no understanding of the question posed.
d. Experimentation

Advanced

The writing illustrates an advanced, dynamic understanding of her engagement with experimentation and risk taking, or both. Using art vocabulary artist is able to explain how they accomplished the above. Makes clear and direct references to the artwork as evidence.
Good

The writing illustrates a good understanding of her engagement with experimentation and risk taking, or both. Artist is able to explain how they accomplished the above using art vocabulary and makes direct references to the artwork.
Moderate

The writing illustrates a moderate understanding of her engagement with experimentation and risk taking, or both. Artist is able to explain how they accomplished the above using some art vocabulary. Adequate references to the artwork
Rudimentary

The writing illustrates a rudimentary understanding of her engagement with experimentation and risk taking, or both. Does not use art vocabulary sufficiently in explanation.
Poor

The work shows little to no understanding of engagement with experimentation, risk taking, or both. Artist uses very little or no art vocabulary
e. Synthesis

Advanced

Artist can clearly identify, explain and illustrate how they achieved and executed the synthesis of materials, processes and ideas in an artwork. Their writing is advanced, and AP College Board ready. An advanced knowledge of using art vocabulary in analysis.
Good

Artist can clearly identify and explain how they achieved the synthesis of materials, processes and ideas in an artwork. A good use and understanding of art vocabulary is applied throughout the discussion.
Moderate

Artist can identify and mostly explain how they achieved the synthesis of materials, processes and ideas in an artwork, an adequate use of art vocabulary is applied in most parts of the discussion.
Rudimentary

Artist can identify and explain, with a rudimentary understanding, how they achieved the synthesis of materials, processes and ideas in an artwork. Some art vocabulary is used in some parts of the discussion.
Poor

Artist cannot clearly identify and explain how they achieved the synthesis of materials, processes and ideas in an artwork and use very little art vocabulary in the discussion.
f. Drawing Skills

Advanced

Written evidence shows an advanced understanding of the AP Rubric in relationship to the drawing skills evident in an artwork.
Good

Written evidence shows a good understanding of the AP Rubric in relationship to the drawing skills evident in an artwork.
Moderate

Written evidence shows a moderate understanding of the AP Rubric in relationship to the drawing skills evident in an artwork.
Rudimentary

Written evidence shows a rudimentary understanding of the AP Rubric in relationship to the drawing skills evident in the artwork.
Poor

Written evidence shows little or no understanding of the AP Rubric in relationship to the drawing skills evident in the artwork.
g. Sustained Investigation

Advanced

Artists can envision elements in these two artworks that could forward or complement their sustained investigation. Has an advanced grasp on how to apply materials, ideas and processes in future artworks.
Good

Artists can envision elements in these two artworks that could forward or complement their sustained investigation. Has a good grasp on how to apply materials, ideas and processes in future artworks.
Moderate

Artists can envision some elements in their two artworks that could forward or complement their sustained investigation. Has a moderate grasp on how to apply materials, ideas and processes in future artworks.
Rudimentary

Artists can envision one element in their two artworks that could forward or complement their sustained investigation. Has a rudimentary grasp on how to apply materials, ideas and processes in future artworks.
Poor

Artists cannot envision elements in their two artworks that could forward their sustained investigation. Has little to no idea what they will be doing or how they will approach their future artworks.






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