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Mosaic Assignment 
Students will create a design (realistic, abstract, or non-objective) and create a mosaic using the direct method of mosaic application. Artists choose colored paper of his/her choice and show knowledge of the elements that are essential in the creation of a mosaic by filling the picture plane they designed with magazine paper cut no larger than his/her thumb.
Rubric Code: UX933X6
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Mosaic On-going Assignment
  Level 1

5 pts

Level 2

10 pts

Level 3

15 pts

Level 4

20 pts

Level 5

25 pts

Elements of Art

Line
Shape
Color

Level 1

The student did not attempt to use the art elements
The student did not attempt to explain how to apply the elements/principles to their artwork.
Level 2

The student did the minimum or the artwork was never completed.
The student cannot explain how to apply the elements to their artwork.
Level 3

The student did the assignment in a satisfactory manner but lack of planning was evident. The student is vague in their description of how to apply the elements to their artwork.
Level 4

The work shows that the student applied the elements/principles that were discussed in class adequately.
The student is basic in their description of how they used the art elements in their work.
Level 5

The work shows that the student applied the elements/principles that were discussed in class in a complex manner.
The student thoroughly and with great detail explains how they used the art elements in their work.
Creativity/Originality

Student work shows unique selection of ideas that he/she connects with that engage the viewer

Level 1

The piece shows little or no evidence of original thought. There are no preliminary thumnails or sketches.
Level 2

The piece shows little evidence of original thought. There are mimimal attempts at preliminary thumnails or sketches.
Level 3

The student's work lacked sincere originality. <BR>
There are attempts at thumbnails or sketches but they do not show adequate problem-solving efforts.
Level 4

The student's work demonstrates originality. The student has created several sketches or thumbnails in an effort to work though problem-solving.
Level 5

The student's work demonstrates originality and shows evidence of planning and problem-solving through complex sketches or thumbnails that show the process of thought.
Effort

Student persevered through challenge to create a work using small pieces of paper to create a beautiful image.

Level 1

The student did not finish work.
Level 2

The student did not finish work in satisfactory manner. Few or no shapes are cut and organization of shapes is poor.
Level 3

The student finished the project but it lacked finished touches. The project could be improved upon with little effort. Few shapes are cut and organization of shapes is minimal. Student did not consider contrast when choosing colors.
Level 4

The student completed the project in an above average manner, yet more could have been done. Part of shapes are cut and are organized well. Student considered contrast when choosing colors.
Level 5

The student gave an effort far beyond the requirements of the project. Shapes are cut and organized in a complex manner. Student made careful selection of colors to create his/her design.
Skill

Even spacing between shapes or unique overlapping.
Carefully cut and placed shapes

Level 1

The student disregarded craftsmanship and did not put forth effort for understanding.
They did not ask for help or responded negatively to help to improve their craftsmanship or understanding. Student didn't finish mosaic.
Level 2

The student showed poor craftsmanship or lacked understanding. They did not ask for help or responded negatively at times to help to improve their craftsmanship or understanding.
Student had sloppy mosaic placement with poor spacing.
Level 3

The student showed average craftsmanship and understanding.
They asked minimal questions and made minimal effort to respond to help from the teacher to improve their craftsmanship and understanding. Student had some sloppy mosaic placement and some poor spacing. Work is somewhat sloppy and some shapes are left open.
Level 4

The student showed average craftsmanship and understanding. The student worked hard to ask questions and respond to help from the teacher to improve their craftsmanship and understanding. Student worked hard to space shapes appropriately.
Level 5

The work shows outstanding craftsmanship and was finished with a great deal of care throughout the artistic process. They asked questions and responded to help from the teacher appropriately. Mosaic placement is very well done and placement of shapes is well done.





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