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Acrylic Painting Rubric 
Properly evaluates the artistic process through measuring the application of acrylic techniques in creating a painting
Rubric Code: S57X84
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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General Art Assessment
  Exceeds

20 pts

Meets

19 pts

Approaching

18 pts

Beginning

17 pts

Unacceptable

16 pts

Comments/Score

(N/A)

Instruction & Concepts
20 pts

Level of understanding about instructions and concepts (elements and principles of art) used in project. Was able to properly apply medium.

Exceeds

The artwork is planned carefully; an advanced understanding of all concepts and instructions is clearly demonstrated. Student has experimented with the paints available to extend their use of techniques further than past works.
Meets

The artwork is planned carefully; a basic understanding of all concepts and instructions is demonstrated. The painter attempted to create many textural affects in their work, yet needs a little more careful planning.
Approaching

The planning is satisfactory; understanding of some concepts and instructions demonstrated. Some textural experimenting is observed. has been attempted
Beginning

The artwork shows little evidence of understanding the concepts and instructions. Little to no textural experimenting is exhibited.
Unacceptable

The student did the minimum or the artwork was never fully completed.
Comments/Score
Craftsmanship/ Skill
20 pts

Shows control and experimentation over the medium. Gallery ready.

Exceeds

Application is done in a logical, sequential manner,with clear attention to control and experimentation.
Meets

Paint is applied in a careful, logical manner, with control over sharp colors and textures.
Approaching

The artwork shows average craftsmanship. control is somewhat lacking, no evidence of refinement.
Beginning

The artwork shows minimal craftsmanship and control of paint. Colors are muddy and edges are ragged; no attention to texture.
Unacceptable

The artwork shows no craftsmanship and no attention to control and experimentation with the medium.
Comments/Score
Creativity/ Originality
20 pts

Inventiveness, expression of ideas and original style portrayed in the piece.

Exceeds

The artwork demonstrates original personal expression and outstanding problem solving skills.
Meets

The artwork demonstrates some personal expression and logical problem solving skills.
Approaching

The artwork demonstrates an average amount of personal expression.
Beginning

The artwork demonstrates little personal expression or problem solving skills.
Unacceptable

The artwork lacks evidence of personal expression and an absense of problem solving skills.
Comments/Score
Effort
20 pts

Work ethic; time dedicated to the project inside and/or out of class. Creative problem solving demonstrated when working through the creative process. Project turned in on time.

Exceeds

The student put forth extraordinary effort beyond the requirements to complete the project; used class time extremely well.
Meets

The student's completed work is above average, yet more could have been done; used class time well.
Approaching

The student put forth the effort required to finish the project, but it lacks refinement; used class time adequately.
Beginning

The student put forth little effort to finish the project; class time was not used well.
Unacceptable

The student did not finish their work in a satisfactory manner; class time was not used well.
Comments/Score
Abstract design
20 pts

The painting exhibits a formal abstract design...meaning there is no recognizable subject matter, focus is on shapes, balance of design , and color choice.

Exceeds

The student masterfully created an abstract work of art. Student appears to grasp the concept of no recognizable subject matter in their art work. Beautiful or intriguing!
Meets

The painting is very abstract, yet a very small amount of recognizable subject matter exists.
Approaching

The design has some abstract qualities, yet contains qualities usually attributed to realism art.
Beginning

The design has very little abstract qualities.
Unacceptable

The painting contains too many recognizable objects/subjects to be considered abstract. Did not meet the expectation set forth for this assignment.
Comments/Score



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