iRubric: Watercolor Still Life rubric

Student does not appear to be able to apply most design principles to their work.

Student attempts to apply design principles but the overall result is mediocre.

Student applies design principles with fair skill.

Student applies design principles with great skill.

Value range includes only 3 or less values. Looks flat, lacks depth. Value not created within the colored portions.Students needs to work on learning color relationships and applying that knowledge to work.

Nice range of value used accurately. The illusion of form is developed and fairly convincing. Creation of value in color is present and well and appropriately created.Choice and application of color shows some knowledge of color relationships. Colors are however, not appropriate for the idea being expressed.

Value range includes roughly 4-5 values. Starting to develop a sense of develop the illusion of form, but more work needed. Creation of value in color is developing.Choice and application of color shows knowledge of color relationships. Colors are appropriate for the idea being expressed.

Perfect range of value and accuracy. Looks 3-d, as though you could reach in and grab at the objects. Value in colored portions is created using a variety of colors-looks realistic and 3-d.Choice and application of color shows an advanced knowledge of color relationships. Color choice enhances the idea being expressed.

student does not come to class prepared and does not use class time and/or materials wisely. preparation, work ethic, cleaning up workspace and materials

student is inconsistent in preparation, work ethic, cleaning up workspace and materials

student comes to class each day prepared with materials, works for majority of class period, and is fairly consistent with cleaning up workspace and materials

student comes to class every day prepared with materials, works for entire class period, cleans up workspace and materials