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Artistic Pinwheels 
Students will study the work of five famous artists: Mondrian, O'Keefe, Pollock, Riley and Van Gogh. They will learn the various techniques of these artists and the multiple purposes for creating works of art, such a s a pinwheel.
Rubric Code: MXX3X36
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Artistic Pinwheels
  Poor

Does NOT meet the necessary expectations for the project

0 pts

Fair

Meets some of the expectations for the project

1 pts

Excellent

Exceeds all of the expectations for the project

2 pts

Replication of Artists
Demonstrates the appropriate knowledge of the color wheel
Piet Mondrian
2 pts

Using Sharpie and primary acrylic paint, neatly replicated the work of Piet Mondrian.

Poor

Incomplete; did NOT replicate the work of Piet Mondrian
Fair

Sloppily replicated the work of Piet Mondrian (i.e. Did not use a ruler, primary colors, etc.); used the incorrect materials.
Excellent

Using Sharpie and primary acrylic paint, neatly replicated the work of Piet Mondrian.
Georgia O'Keeffe
2 pts

Using watercolor and the technique of gradiation; neatly replicated the work of Georgia O'Keeffe.

Poor

Incomplete; did NOT replicate the work of Georgia O'Keeffe.
Fair

Sloppily replicated the work of Georgia O'Keeffe (i.e. Did not show gradiation); used the incorrect materials.
Excellent

Using watercolor and the technique of gradiation; neatly replicated the work of Georgia O'Keeffe.
Bridgette Riley
2 pts

Using Sharpie, neatly replicated the work of Bridgette Riley.

Poor

Incomplete; did NOT replicate the work oF Bridgette Riley.
Fair

Sloppily replicated the work of Bridgette Riley (i.e. Did not use a ruler, stencil, etc.); used the incorrect materials.
Excellent

Using Sharpie, neatly replicated the work of Bridgette Riley.
Vincent Van Gogh
2 pts

Using oil pastels, neatly replicated the work of Vincent Van Gogh.

Poor

Incomplete; did NOT replicate the work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Fair

Sloppily replicated the work of Vincent Van Gogh (i.e. Did not use implied lines, blending, etc.); used the incorrect materials.
Excellent

Using oil pastels, neatly replicated the work of Vincent Van Gogh.
Jackson Pollock
2 pts

Using acrylic paint, neatly replicated the work of Jackson Pollock.

Poor

Incomplete; did NOT replicate the work of Jackson Pollock.
Fair

Sloppily replicated the work of Jackson Pollock (i.e. Did not use the "spatter" painting technique); used the incorrect materials.
Excellent

Using acrylic paint, neatly replicated the work of Jackson Pollock.
Craftsmanship
Follows directions and takes pride in artwork
Layout
2 pts

Neatly divided the paper into four by creating an "X" from corner to corner (i.e. Triangles).

Poor

Paper is divided the incorrect way (i.e. Squares); did NOT divide the paper into four sections
Fair

Sloppily divided the paper into four; corners do not match up.
Excellent

Neatly divided the paper into four by creating an "X" from corner to corner (i.e. Triangles).
Cutting
2 pts

Neatly cut each of the 4 lines, two-thirds of the way to the center of the pinwheel.

Poor

Incomplete; Did NOT cut the four lines
Fair

Sloppily cut the 4 lines; cut too close/far away from the center of the pinwheel.
Excellent

Neatly cut each of the 4 lines, two-thirds of the way to the center of the pinwheel.
Assembly
2 pts

Pinwheel was carefully and neatly assembled.

Poor

Incomplete; did NOT assemble the color wheel.
Fair

Sloppily assembled the pinwheel; ripped the pinwheel.
Excellent

Pinwheel was carefully and neatly assembled.
Class Participation
Actively participates, takes responsibility and behaves in the art classroom
Time/Effort
2 pts

Uses class time wisely and puts effort into artwork

Poor

NEVER uses class time wisely and has to constantly be reminded to stay on task; puts NO effort into artwork. Incomplete due to lack of focus or too many tardies/absences.
Fair

Sometimes has to be reminded to stay on task; puts some effort into artwork
Excellent

Always uses class time wisely; puts a great deal of effort into artwork
Studio Practices
2 pts

Takes responsibility for materials, space, and artwork

Poor

Did not clean table; did not properly store materials/artwork
Fair

Table could have been cleaned better; left materials/artwork out
Excellent

Table is clean for the next class period. Always stores materials/artwork properly
Name/Period
2 pts

Writes name and class period on artwork

Poor

Does NOT write their name or their class period on their artwork
Fair

Writes only their name or their class period
Excellent

Writes first and last name on artwork along with the proper class period



Keywords:
  • Mondrian, O'Keefe, Pollock, Riley, Van Gogh, gradiation, spattering







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