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Coat of Arms / Family Crest 
Graphic Design 2. Students are to create a family crest of their family (if unhappy with current family) their future family, or crest between friends of what they believe and value in. Students are to create final product in Adobe Illustrator.
Rubric Code: E2397WA
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Coat of Arms/Crest/Family Crest/Personal Crest
Students are to design a Coat of Arms/Crest/Family/Personal Crest. Students used this PDF to help guide and inform them of possible ideas, but not limited to.
https://www.dufferinmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/Coat-of-Arms-Activity-Pack.pdf
  Wow!

10 pts

Acceptable

7 pts

Needs Improvement

5 pts

Poor

3 pts

Shied

The shield is the central shape
on a coat of arms. It is where
the colours and symbols that
make up the coat of arms are
placed. Any elements that surround it are optional.
The shield can take on different shapes.

Wow!

Design of shield is symmetrical horizontally and vertically.
Acceptable

Design of shield has symmetry, and needs a bit of closer inspection to small areas of concern.
Needs Improvement

The design could use some work and TLC, but there is one.
Poor

This shield won't hold up to verbal or physical abuse. No time or effort put forth. MUCH.NEEDED.WORK.
Crest

The crest and wreath go at the top of the coat
of arms. It pays tribute to decoration knights wore on top
of their helmets to look taller and more imposing. It have meaning and significance to the person or family the coat of arms belongs to.

Wow!

Very neat and clean.
Acceptable

Some minor mistakes are visible.
Needs Improvement

Messy
Poor
Charge

The charge is the (main) picture(s) in the center of
the shield. (See the symbols page for choices and their
meanings).

Wow!

Charge is well thought out and consistent with overall themes. Technically executed well.
Acceptable

Charge is well planned well and design, albeit for a few minor technical issues. (line work, color work, shape, etc)
Needs Improvement

Charge and technical execution of design could use work. Evidence is there of work.
Poor

No evidence of Charge or time put into technique of design.
Color

Students can reference page 4 for color themes associated with certain colors, but also not limited to that.
Students can use other color, as long as it fits their theme and proposed project.
https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel
https://mycolor.space/

Wow!

Color choices used fit the theme of crest; attractive.
Acceptable

Colors used, but has minor inconsistencies not lining up with theme.
Needs Improvement

Colors are used, but there are some inconsistencies.
Poor

What color or color doesn't make sense? None was used in the design.
Moto

A short inspirational phrase or series of words. The motto usually appears on a scroll below the shield. Mottos are often written in Latin, but can be in any language. Use of Text is needed. If the text is on a non-linear line, a path will need to be used.

Wow!

Choice of font fits the design. Evenly spaced and centered.
Acceptable

Choice of font fits the design, but is off-centered.
Needs Improvement

Choice of font doesn't work and is not centered.
Poor

Not font or motto used, nor is it centered to overall design.
Dimension

Students will need to use 2 examples of adding dimensionality to their design. How, is up to them. Its spans from the lesson below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb0kKAlGKm0&t=68s

Wow!

There is 2 or more use of "dimension" in the design and wonderfully executed.
Acceptable

There is evidence of 1 use of "dimension" in the design and well implemented.
Needs Improvement

There is evidence and an attempt of use of "dimension" in the design.
Poor

No use of dimension.
Creativity

Wow!

Researched and used illustrations and symbols that reflect family/self interests. Well planned and thought out.
Acceptable

The research is there and illustration & symbols used reflect it. Some minor tweaks need addressing.
Needs Improvement

The creativity is sparse and needs some TLC.
Poor

Did not add any details to crest. In the end, "Uhm wat?!"
Project Deadline

Wow!

Project finished and turned in on time.
Acceptable

Project finished but submitted late.
Needs Improvement

Projects needs work and was submitted late.
Poor

Project reflects work and time not used wisely or nothing turned in.
Requirements

Wow!

Student meet and exceeded all requirements.
Acceptable

Student meet most requirement.
Needs Improvement

Student meet few of the requirement. The design could use some more attention and work.
Poor

No requirements were met.



Keywords:
  • Family Crest, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator







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