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Art Critique

Art students should be able to successfully critique artwork using terminology that is understandable and relevant.

Rubric Code: M25XBX7

By capoche

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Critique of a Work of Art
	Excellent 5 pts	Above Average 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Below Average 2 pts
Description	Excellent Makes a complete and detailed description of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.	Above Average Makes a detailed description of most of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.	Average Makes a detailed description of some of the subject matter and/or elements seen in a work.	Below Average Descriptions are not detailed or complete.
Analysis	Excellent Uses multiple criteria to judge the artwork, such as composition, expression, creativity, design, communication of ideas.	Above Average Uses 1-2 criteria to judge the artwork	Average Tries to use aesthetic criteria to judge artwork, but does not apply the criteria accurately.	Below Average Evaluates work as good or bad based on personal taste.
Interpretation	Excellent Student identifies the literal meaning of the work.	Above Average Forms a reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning and is able to support this with evidence from the work.	Average Forms a somewhat reasonable hypothesis about the symbolic or metaphorical meaning and is able to support this with evidence from the work.	Below Average Student finds it difficult to interpret the meaning of the work.
Judgement	Excellent Student demonstrated understanding of design elements through the use of correct art terminology and was able to clearly describe, discuss the thoughts and opinions of the artwork. Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.	Above Average The student demonstrated some awareness of basic design elements and was able to describe, discuss, the thoughts and opinions of the artwork. Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.	Average The student demonstrated satisfactory awareness of basic design elements and was able to describe, discuss, the thoughts and opinions of the artwork. Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.	Below Average The student demonstrated very little awareness of basic design elements and was able to describe, discuss, the thoughts and opinions of the artwork. Student can relate how the work makes him/her feel personally.