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Watercolor Illustration

Illustrating a story in Watercolor

Rubric Code: J9B3AX

By dlevinson

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Final Illustration
	Poor 12 pts	Fair 18 pts	Good 25 pts	Class Objectives (N/A)	Outcomes (N/A)
Illustrates the story line well	Poor Has some relationship to story but lacks details.	Fair Illustrates story but doesn't have completed background. No overall finished illustration.	Good Masters the illustrated story with background that supports the storyline. The overall affect tells the complete story to the viewer.	Class Objectives Uses creative concepts for the illustrations. Challenges self to push the work.	Outcomes Student takes the assignment above and beyond to create a work of art
Handles the watercolor techniques	Poor Shows some skill at watercolor. Isn't exhibiting quality of work for this project.	Fair Handles color values and composition well. Uses various techniques of watercolor to create the overall image.	Good Masters the watercolor skill level for a final project. Uses complete control of the watercolor medium.	Class Objectives Understands the use of glazing and washes. Creates compositions with value and color theory.	Outcomes Thinks creatively with the media and uses it to get the maximum results. Creates a portfolio piece.
Overall affect of illustration	Poor Illustration shows the main character but doesn't create a visual impact.	Fair Illustration is good and well constructed but doesn't have a strong impact on the viewer. Lacks contrast and compositional arrangement.	Good Masters the illustration with color value, compositional arrangement with story line. Image has impact on viewer.	Class Objectives Has a unique style of creating and explores the various ways the image can be presented.	Outcomes Is a leader and not a follower. Seeks out new concepts and innovative ways to illustrate students own design.
Capture the story	Poor Illustration lacks focus and direction	Fair Illustration has the storyline but doesn't have a finished look.	Good Image fully expresses the story line and captures the theme within the image illustrated. Captures the theme of the entire story	Class Objectives Understands the media completely and uses it tot eh fullest of their ability.	Outcomes No longer doing student work but rather treats the assignment as a task from an employer. Works as an artist, not a student.