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Relief Printmaking - Negative Space Design 
Students create a negative space design from their initials and a pursuit they are passionate about.
Rubric Code: LXC6BC6
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Negative Space Initials Printmaking
  Excellent:

18-20 Points

(N/A)

Strong

17-17.8Points

(N/A)

Good

15.5 -16.5 Points

(N/A)

Moderate

14-15 Points

(N/A)

Weak

9-13 Points

(N/A)

Poor

0-8Points

0 pts

Effort, Perserverence, Growth

20 Points

Excellent:

-The work conveys the use of negative space and their work demonstrates a distinct
measure of success.
- Student started with multiple original ideas and refined selected idea(s) through the project.
Strong

The work generally exhibits concepts of negative space, demonstrates a measure of success.
- Student started with two original ideas and refined selected idea through the project.
Good

-Apparent negative space design is noticeable, but the scope of the work is limited or repetitive.
- Student refined original idea(s) throughout the project.
Moderate

Some negative space design is discernible, but the scope of the work is narrow and/or repetitive.
- Student refined original idea(s) at the beginning of the project
Weak

The work is mostly repetitive; only a few elements suggest growth or show slight signs of
negative space design.
- Student only slightly altered original idea.
Poor

-Overall, the work shows no indication of growth or transformation.
- The ideas in the project do not show development.
Originality, Idea Integration

20 Points

Excellent:

-The work clearly demonstrates an original vision and innovative ideas and/or risk-
taking.
-The work demonstrates a distinct integration of the printmaking technique and the student's concept.
Strong

- The work generally demonstrates original and innovative ideas.
-The work demonstrates a general integration of the printmaking technique and the student's concept.
Good

- The work demonstrates little originality, and the work shows little innovative
thinking.
-The work demonstrates limited integration of the printmaking technique and the student's concept.
Moderate

An idea behind the work is presented and some original ideas or attempts at innovation
with materials and techniques seem to be emerging.
-The work demonstrates an emerging integration of the printmaking technique and the student's concept.
Weak

- An idea behind the work is presented, but the ideas in the work are unoriginal or rely
mostly on appropriation.
- The work demonstrates limited signs integration of the printmaking technique and the student's concept.
Poor

- An idea behind the work may be presented, but the work comprises trite or simplistic
solutions that are poorly executed.
- The work does not demonstrate any integration of the printmaking technique and the student's concept.
Technical, Craftsmanship, Quality

20 Points

Excellent:

-The work is technically excellent; materials and media are used effectively to express ideas.
-All 5 prints are turned in and all 5 are of excellent quality. All parts of the image and the edges of the block are crisp and clear.
-Overall the work
reaches a level of excellent breadth and quality.
Strong

-The work is technically strong; the materials and media are used well to express ideas.
-All 5 prints in the edition are turned in. All 5 of the prints are of very good quality, with even ink coverage and crisp edges.
-Overall the work is of
strong breadth and quality.
Good

-The work demonstrates good technical competence and use of materials and media; technical aspects and articulation of ideas may not work together.
- All 5 prints in the edition are turned in. 4 or more of the prints are good quality, with even coverage and crisp edges, some variation.
-Overall the work is of good breadth and quality.
Moderate

-The work demonstrates moderate technical competence and some knowledgeable use of
materials and media.
- 5 prints turned in. Prints are moderately consistent, and may have some stray marks or fingerprints.
Weak

-The work is generally awkward; it demonstrates marginal technical competence and awkward use of materials and media.
- 4 or fewer prints turned in. More than 3 prints are messy, damaged or smeared.
-Overall the work is of weak breadth and quality.
Poor

-The work is generally inept; use of materials and media is naïve and lacks skill or technical
competence.
- 3 or fewer prints turned in. The prints are messy, damaged or smeared.
-Overall, the work lacks accomplishment and is of poor breadth and quality.
Composition & Design

20 Points

Excellent:

-The work exhibits well-informed decision- making and intention.
-The composition of the works display an original, imaginative, and inventive articulation
of the elements and principles of design.
- Work shows exceptional attention to line variation and/or range of values.
Strong

-The work shows evidence of thoughtful decision making and intention.
-The work generally demonstrates imaginative ideas and effective manipulation of the
elements and principles of design.
- Work shows strong attention to line variation and/or range of values.
Good

-Some clear decision making and intention are evident.
-The composition of the works demonstrates some imaginative ideas and purposeful
manipulation of the elements and principles of design.
- Work shows some attention to line variation and/or range of values.
Moderate

-Decision making and intention are questionable.
-Some imaginative ideas about the use of the elements and principles of design appear to be
emerging.
- Lines show little variation.
Weak

-Intention is not clear.
-The work relies heavily on unoriginal ideas and lacks invention or imaginative use of the
elements and principles of design.
- Line variation or value range is repetitive.
Poor

-The work appears to be unconsidered and to lack discernible intention.
-The work lacks originality or imagination.
- Variation in line and/or value is poor or simplistic.
Cooperation & Clean-up

10 Points

Excellent:

Points: 9-10
- The student is almost always on task in the studio, follows the directions for the project the first time they are given, and cleans up their work area in a timely fashion.
- The student consistently respects classmates, as demonstrated though actions and words.
-The student consistently offers constructive critiques
Strong

Points: 8
The student is sometimes off task, follows directions for the project, and cleans up his/her work area in a timely fashion.
- The student generally respects classmates, as demonstrated though actions and words.
-The student usually offers constructive critiques.
Good

Points: 7
The student's participation does not reflect one of the following:
The student is sometimes off task, follows directions for the project, and cleans up his/her work area in a timely fashion.
- The student generally respects classmates, as demonstrated though actions and words.
-The student usually offers constructive critiques.
Moderate

Points: 6
- The student is frequently off task in the studio, may not follow directions, or delays cleanup.
- The student sometimes shows respect for classmates.
-The student rarely offers constructive critiques.
Weak

Points: 5
The student is frequently off task in the studio.
- The student may rarely show respect for classmates.
-The student does not participate in critiques.
Poor

Points: 0-4
The student does not follow directions, or refuses to participate in the project fully.
Student may misuse, waste or destroy art materials carelessly.
Student may leave a mess.
- The student may rarely show respect for classmates, as demonstrated though actions and words.
-The student offers destructive critique or does not participate in critiques.
Presentation & Reflection

10 Points

Excellent:

Points: 9-10
-Presentation reflects project's process, strengths, and weaknesses.
-Student expresses their goals for their project and their future project plan.
Strong

Points: 8
Presentation does not reflect one of the following: process, strengths, and/or weaknesses.
Or
Student is unable to express goals and/or plan.
Good

Points: 7
Presentation does not reflect more than one of the following: project's process, strengths, and/or weaknesses.
Or
Student is unable to express goals and/or plan.
Moderate

Points: 6
Presentation does not reflect project process, strengths, and/or weaknesses.
Or
Student is unable to express goals and/or plan.
Weak

Points:5
Student's presentation does not articulate their project goals, they are not enthusiastic about their work, and/or are not responsive to constructive criticism.
Poor

Points: 0-4
Student is unorganized, unprepared, and unresponsive to the criticism. Student seemed to make up their presentation on the spot.



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