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Contour Line Drawing 
Contour Line Drawing
Students use observational drawing skills to create thumbnail sketches of a bicycle. From these, they selected the most successful composition that made interesting use of negative space. On a mixed-media background, they were asked to transfer the selected image and paint in the negative space using a selected color scheme.
Rubric Code: QX82AAC
By sschrotenboer
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Average

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Composition

How the objects are composed in the space provided.
Excellent

Composition is well planned and the object fits the space provided. There is a thoughtful use of positive and negative space throughout the piece. The negative space was filled with a distinct color scheme in an interesting way.
Fair

The composition shows some thought however there is a disproportionate amount of leftover space in the material provided. Color scheme not well-planned or distinct.
Average

Composition of objects is uninteresting and objects are the wrong size. Objects were not blocked out well.
Poor

There is little or no thought in the layout of the design. All objects are heavily weighted in one corner and do not stretch out into the space provided. Lacking negative space colors.
Line quality

The line contains thick and thin lines to imply value and create variety.
Excellent

The line quality is varied to create an illusion of 3 dimensions. Line are used to map light and dark values.
Fair

The line was similar in weight throughout the work and only hints at a 3 dimensional quality.
Average

Contour lines are all the same quality, there is no difference in thick and thin lines to provide illusion of shading.
Poor

The subject seems flat. Contour lines are missing inside of the outline. Lines are short stiff or sketchy.
Observation & accuracy

The artist observed the objects and used a slow pace to draw the smooth, continuous line to capture the 3-d subject. The drawing reveals what they see and not what they know. There is a strong likeness to the subject.
Excellent

Their is a continuous, loose, line which clearly reflects the students' observation of the subject. The line is not sketched or stiff. There is a 3-d quality to the drawing.
Fair

There is a good amount of detail and observation however, the student appears to have sketched and blocked out object(s). Too much emphasis on perfection. Areas of drawing what they know and not what they see.
Average

There is some amount of detail and observation however, the student appears to have sketched and blocked some of their object(s). Too much. Areas of drawing what they know and not what they see.
Poor

There is little observational detail in the work. The objects are simple and lack contour line quality. The subject appears flat and lacks a 3-d quality. Too muck of drawing what they know and not what they see.
Focus and Conduct

Student was serious, quiet and focused throughout the drawing sessions.
Excellent

High level of focus.
Fair

Some lack of focus was evident.
Average

Easily distracted and had to be reminded several times to be focused.
Poor

Behavior is distracting, lack of focus. Some silliness.
Craftsmanship

The student presented the finished product in a creative manner, using the display surface as a way to visually tie together the 3 panels.
Excellent

The student carefully followed each step to achieve the best possible results. Media was applied neatly and effectively.
Fair

Student was somewhat careful to make the objects and background neat and clean. Objects are easy to identify.
Average

The student did not use techniques effectively. The resulting artwork has an underdeveloped background or sloppy /careless work.
Poor

The student did not plan and did not pay attention to the instructions. Negative space not designed or not completed.



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