iRubric: Hamlet Art Review rubric

Author thoroughly and thoughtfully answers the question: What do I see? Discusses the size of the work, medium used, process used, the subject, object and all the significant elements used in the work: line, shape, space, color, texture, form and value. Author shows his strong understanding of the elements through the details chosen to support the description, such that the painting can be pictured by the viewer without any visual aid.

Author answers the question: What do I see? Discusses most of the following: size of the work, medium used, process used, the subject, object and significant elements used in the work: line, shape, space, color, texture, form and value. All observations are supported by details in the artwork to such a degree that the painting can almost be pictured by the viewer without any visual aid.

Author somewhat answers the question: What do I see? Discusses some of the following: size of the work, medium used, process used, the subject, object and significant elements used in the work: line, shape, space, color, texture, form and value. Some observations are supported by details in the artwork.

Author does not answer the question: What do I see? Makes a weak attempt to describe the artwork and does not support the description with details from the artwork.

Author concludes with an engaging and interesting point about his reaction to the art work.

Author concludes with an interesting point about his reaction to the art work.

Author concludes with a somewhat interesting point about his reaction to the art work.

Author does not conclude or concludes with a shallow reaction to the art work.

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Works of art are italicized. Uses APA style, double-spacing and 12 point font.
Header and title format are correct. Paper is at least 3 pages or more.

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay. Header and title format are correct. Uses APA style, double-spacing and 12 point font. Header and title format is correct. Paper is 3-4 pages.

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. Header and title format may not be correct. Some APA style, double-spacing and 12 point font used. Paper is not 3 pages.

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Header and title format are not correct and there are mistakes in spacing and font size. Paper is less than 3 pages.