4   to 3.5

3  to 2.5

2 to 1.5

1  to .5

Thumbnail drawing

Completed 4 excellent drawings demonstrating knowledge of abstraction in the style of the artist. Shows much effort

Completed 4 good drawings demonstrating knowledge of abstraction in the style of the artist

Shows some effort

Completed 2-4 drawings  showing little or no desire to understand abstraction in the style of the artist

lacks effort

 Completed 1 drawing

Drawing

Drawing is expressive and detailed. Student has great control. The drawing represented an abstract perspective of the  foliage

Drawing is expressive and somewhat detailed. The drawing somewhat represents  an abstract perspective of the  foliage

Drawing has few details. Student drew only a few details of an abstract perspective of the  foliage

The drawing lacks almost all detail OR it is unclear what the drawing is intended to be. Student needs to work on control.

Oil Pastel skill

Application of oil pastel is preplanned and done in a logical, sequential manner. Student practiced on thumbnail sketches

Pastel is applied in a careful, logical manner. Colors remain sharp

Control is somewhat lacking little to

Student needs to work on controlling oil pastels

Oil pastel blending values

Blended colors together to create a variety of values and hues that make an interesting

composition

Somewhat  blended colors together to create a variety of values and hues that make an interesting

composition

Slightly blended colors together to create a variety of values and hues that make an interesting

composition

Does not  show blended colors together to create a variety of values and hues that make an interesting

composition

Capturing A Style/Artist

Pastel is applied in a manner very consistent with the technique or artist being studied.

Pastel is applied in a manner that is reasonably consistent with the technique or artist being studied.

An attempt has been made to apply pastel in a manner that is consistent with the technique or artist being studied, but it is not effective.

No attempt has been made to apply pastel in a manner that is consistent with the technique or artist being studied.

Use of materials

Student typically keeps pastel materials and area clean and protected without reminders. The student shows great respect for the materials and his fellow students.

Student typically adequately cleans materials and work area at the end of the session without reminder, but the area may be messy during the work session. Student shows respect for materials and fellow students.

Student adequately cleans and takes care of materials if reminded. Occasional spills and messy work area may be seen. Shows some respect for materials and fellow students.

Student deliberately misuses materials AND/OR does not adequately clean materials or area when reminded. Shows little respect for materials or fellow students.

Creativity

Student has taken the technique being studied and applied it in a way that is totally his/her own. The student's personality/voice comes through.

Student has taken the technique being studied and has used source material as a starting place. The student's personality comes through in parts of the drawing.

there is little evidence of creativity, but the student has done the assignment.

Student has not made much attempt to meet the requirements of the assignment.

Time/Effort

Class time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the planning and design of the abstract flower.

Student could have put in more time and effort during the class.

Class time was not always used wisely

Assignment was 1 day late

Class time was not used wisely and the student put in no additional effort. Assignment was 2 days late