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Art Criticism Rubric 
Art Criticism Rubric
Photography
Rubric Code: U56583
By townsendf
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Content

Excellent

Critique includes all four steps of art criticism (description, analysis, interpretation, judgment). Description and interpretation are very thorough, allowing the reader to visualize and understand the meaning of the photo.
Good

Critique includes all four steps of art criticism, but supporting details are somewhat lacking. The reader may not fully visualize or understand the meaning of the photo.
Fair

Critique includes most steps of the art criticism process, but supporting details are lacking, so the can not visualize or understand the meaning of the photo.
Poor

Critique only includes one or two steps of the art criticism process, and significantly lacks supporting details. It is very difficult for the reader to clearly visualize the image or understand its meaning.
Organization

Excellent

The first paragraph introduces the artist, title and year of the photo, leading into the complete description and analysis. The second and third paragraphs include interpretation and judgment with appropriate supporting information. No redundant information
Good

The first paragraph introduces the artist, title and year of the photo. leading into the description. The interpretation and judgment follow, with some supporting information. Some of the information is redundant or unnecessary.
Fair

The artist and title are introduced, but there is a lack of logical flow of the steps of art criticism. The information "jumps" around among the different steps, and a lot of information is unnecessary or redundant.
Poor

The artist, title and year are not introduced in the body of the critique. There is no logical flow of information. The steps of art criticism "jump" around severely, making the critique difficult to follow and understand.
Sentence Structure

Excellent

Sentences are clear, begin in different ways, and vary in length.
Good

There are no fragments. Sentences are mostly well constructed, with some minor errors.
Fair

Sentences are sometimes awkward, making the meaning unclear. They don't vary in length. Many sentences begin with the same word.
Poor

Paper is difficult to read because most sentences are incomplete, run-ons, or awkward.
Word Choice/ Vocabulary

Excellent

A variety of sophisticated words are used correctly, including new and challenging vocabulary.
Good

A variety of words are used correctly.
Fair

There is a lack of word variety, but common words are used correctly.
Poor

Simple words are repeated frequently, sophisticated words are used incorrectly, or words were copied directly from another source.
Conventions

Excellent

There is correct capitalization, spelling, punctuation and grammar throughout.
Good

There are a few minor errors in grammar and punctuation.
Fair

Spelling is mostly correct. There are a lot of grammatical errors, but the reader can understand what is being said.
Poor

There are so many spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors that the paper is difficult to read and understand.
Style/Interest

Excellent

Writing is professional and grabs the reader's attention.
The writing makes the image come to life through elaborate descriptions, similes and metaphors. It is not written in first person.
Good

Writing is of a professional level and is not written in first person.
Fair

Writing is simple, and to the point, but lacks impact. Some areas utilize first person references.
Poor

Lack of style: writing is dull and doesn't grab the reader's attention. First person is often utilized, making the writing seem too casual and unprofessional.





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