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Critique of a Work of Art

Art students should be able to successfully critique the own artwork and that of others using terminology that is understandable and relevant to those in the field of art.

Rubric Code: AX552AW

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: (Other)

Grade Levels: 6-8

Critique of a Work of Art You must use this rubric to rank your partner's ability to describe, evaluate, analyze and discuss artwork during the critique.
	Excellent 20 pts	Above Average 15 pts	Average 10 pts	Below Average 5 pts	Total Points Earned (N/A)
Describing	Excellent Makes a complete and detailed description of the subject matter and/or elements of art seen in a work.	Above Average Makes a detailed description of most of the subject matter and/or elements of art seen in a work.	Average Makes a detailed description of some of the subject matter and/or elements of art seen in a work.	Below Average Descriptions are not detailed or complete.	Total Points Earned Points for Describing:______ (MAX 20 pts)
Evaluating	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.	Total Points Earned Points for Evalutating:______ (MAX 20 pts)
Analyzing Artwork	Excellent Student demonstrated understanding of elements of art 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 elements of art and was able to describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.	Average The student demonstrated satisfactory awareness of the elements of art and briefly described, discussed, and interpreted artwork.	Below Average The student demonstrated very little awareness of basic elements of art and made no effort to describe, discuss, and interpret artwork.	Total Points Earned Points for Analyzing:______ (MAX 20 pts)
Discussing	Excellent Feedback was delivered in a courteous and professional manner. Classroom rules and procedures were followed and accountable talk was used. Feedback was helpful and well thought out.	Above Average The feedback delivered was mostly courteous and polite. Accountable talk was used for most of the discussion. The rules and procedures for the class were followed.	Average The feedback delivered was satisfactory by keeping the discussion polite and helpful but the student did not refer to accountable talk prompts to ensure the proper language and vocabulary were used.	Below Average The comments provided were unacceptable. The student did not participate or was rude and insensitive.	Total Points Earned Points for Discussing:______ (MAX 20 pts)
Who was participating? Mod:_____________ Your Partner's Name: ___________________ Your Name: ___________________

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