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Contour Drawing Exercise (Hands) 
Draw in contour at least two hands in an expressive position. Give little or no attention to value. Pay attention to the accuracy of your drawing with correct proportions. Students will demonstrate line qualities within an assessment: contour, blind contour.
Rubric Code: CX93CX7
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

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Line Quality

Varying line quality

1

No care or very little care was given to application of line in hand drawing.
Line was sloppy or quickly sketched in. Observational drawing was not present. Drawing from memory, or what you think a hand should look like.
2

Line was sometimes drawn with sensitivity and variation but was not consistently interesting or was impatiently applied in some areas. Contour lines were mostly present and somewhat showed the form of the hands.
3

Contour lines were present and were successful in showing the form of the hand. It is obvious that the contour line was drawn from observation and closely looking at the shape of the hand.
4

Contour lines were present and were successful in showing the form of the hand. It is obvious that the contour line was drawn from observation and closely looking at the shape of the hand. Done carefully and with detail.
Drawing Accuracy

paid attention to shapes

1

Little care was taken in observing the hands and most proportions are not correct. The student's drawing lacks accuracy.
2

Some care was taken in observing the hands but some proportions are not correct. The student's drawing is mostly accurate with a few areas that need improvement.
3

Much care was taken in observing the hands and proportions are drawn correctly. The student's drawing is very accurate with little need for improvement.
4

Much care was taken in observing the hands and proportions are drawn correctly. The student's drawing is very accurate with no need for improvement.
Craftsmanship/ Finish

Overall quality

1

Pencil lines are done sloppily or incorrectly, drawing is unfinished or appears messy and needs attention. Presentation has not been considered.
2

Pencil is used fairly well but could be improved or cleaned up. Some areas of the drawing may need further attention and very little consideration has been given to presentation or alternatives.
3

Pencil is used carefully and skillfully and drawing is completely finished. Consideration has been given to presentation and editing the shape of the hand was done.
4

Pencil is used carefully and skillfully and drawing is completely finished. Consideration has been given to presentation and editing the shape of the hand was done.
Details

paid attention to shapes and captured the edges and necessary details

1

Not enough amount of details to supplement the overall appearance of drawing.
2

Captured some details to supplement the overall appearance of drawing.
3

Captured the edges and essential details of the subject to supplement the overall appearance of the drawing.
4

Captured the edges and essential details of the subject to supplement the overall appearance of the drawing. It is obvious in the drawing that close observation is used. Lines in hand show movement.



Keywords:
  • Line, contour, shape, observation.







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