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2-D Design Portfolio Concentration 
2-d AP portfolio
Rubric Code: UA354X
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  excellent

6 pts

Strong

5 pts

Good

4 pts

moderate

3 pts

weak

2 pts

poor

1 pts

a

Integration of the Topic of the Concentration and the Work Presented

excellent

The concentration topic and the work presented are unmistakably and coherently
integrated.
Strong

The concentration topic is successfully integrated with most of the work presented
Good

The concentration topic and the work presented are closely related.
moderate

The connection between the concentration topic and the work is evident but erratic
weak

There is a sense of a concentration, but integration of the topic and the work is
inadequately considered
poor

There is very little or no evidence of a concentration topic in the work presented, or there is
not enough work to represent a concentration
b

Decision Making and Discovery Through Investigation

excellent

The investigation of the concentration topic provides convincing evidence of informed
decision making and discovery.
Strong

The investigation of the concentration topic provides evidence of thoughtful decision
making and of discovery in many works
Good

Some clear decision making and discovery are evident in the investigation of the
concentration
moderate

Decision making is sporadic, and the work demonstrates little sense of investigation or
discovery.
weak

Decision making is lacking; the work appears inadequately thought out and insufficiently
explored
poor

There is little or no evidence of decision making or investigation
c

Originality and Innovative Thinking

excellent

The concentration clearly demonstrates an original vision and innovative ideas and/or risktaking.
Strong

The work for the concentration generally demonstrates original and innovative ideas.
Good

The concentration demonstrates some originality, and the work shows some innovative
thinking
moderate

An idea for a concentration is presented, and some original ideas or attempts at innovation
with materials and techniques seem to be emerging.
weak

An idea for a concentration is presented, but the ideas in the work are unoriginal or rely
mostly on appropriation.
poor

An idea for a concentration may be present, but the work comprises trite, simplistic, or
appropriated solutions that are poorly executed.
d

Evocative Theme and Engagement of the Viewer

excellent

An evocative, engaging theme is sustained through most of the work within the
concentration.
Strong

An evocative, engaging concentration theme is clearly present in much of the work.
Good

A clear theme that engages the viewer with some of the work is discernible
moderate

A potentially engaging theme is somewhat discernible but is inadequately considered.
weak

A potentially engaging theme is present but is largely unsuccessful.
poor

A theme that could engage the viewer with the work is absent
e

Understanding and Application of 2-D Design Principles

excellent

The work shows a thorough understanding and effective application of 2-D design
principles
Strong

Overall the work shows understanding and effective application of design principles; there
may be some less successful pieces.
Good

The work is inconsistent in quality, but overall the understanding and application of design
principles is good.
moderate

Some development is evident, but only a moderate understanding and superficial
application of design principles are demonstrated
weak

A concentration is evident, but the work shows a weak understanding or random
application of design principles.
poor

The work shows very little or no understanding of design principles and their application
f

Growth and Transformation

excellent

In general the work is technically excellent; materials and media are used effectively to
express ideas.
Strong

The work is technically strong; materials and media are used well to express ideas
Good

The work demonstrates good technical competence and use of materials and media;
technical aspects and articulation of ideas do not always work together
moderate

Though uneven, the work demonstrates emerging technical competence and some
knowledgeable use of materials and media
weak

Overall the work demonstrates marginal technical competence and awkward use of
materials and media
poor

The work shows very little technical competence; it is naïve and lacks skill.
g

Technical Competency and Skill with Materials and Media

excellent

The work conveys a sense of transformation, and most works demonstrate a distinct
measure of success.
Strong

The work generally exhibits transformation, and many works demonstrate a measure of
success
Good

Apparent transformation is noticeable, but the scope of the work is limited or repetitive
moderate

Some transformation is discernible, but the scope of the work is narrow, repetitive, or both
weak

The work is mostly repetitive; only a few pieces suggest growth or show slight signs of
transformation
poor

Overall the work shows no indication of growth or transformation.
h

Appropriation and the Student “Voice”

excellent

Any apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources clearly provides a visual
reference that is transformed in the service of a larger, personal vision in which the
student’s “voice” is prominent.
Strong

Any apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources or the work of other
artists shows a strong sense of the student’s “voice” and individual transformation of the
images
Good

With the apparent appropriation of published or photographic sources or the work of other
artists, the student’s “voice” is discernible; the images have been manipulated to express
the student’s individual ideas
moderate

If published or photographic sources or the work of other artists are appropriated, the work
appears to be nearly direct reproductions; even if the work is skillfully rendered, the
student’s “voice” and the individual transformation of the images are minimal.
weak

The works appear to be direct copies of published or photographic sources or the work of
other artists; there is little discernible student “voice” or individual transformation
poor

The works are obviously direct copies of published or photographic sources or the work of
other artists; there is no discernible student “voice” or individual transformation
I

Image Quality (for Weak and Poor Concentration Only)

excellent
Strong
Good
moderate
weak

The images are difficult to see properly because they are too small, unfocused, or poorly
lighted
poor

The images are impossible to see properly because they are too small, unfocused, or poorly
lighted.
J

Overall Accomplishment and Quality

excellent

Accomplishment among the works may vary, but overall the work reaches a level of
excellent quality.
Strong

There may be varying levels of accomplishment among the works, but overall the work is of
strong quality
Good

There may be uneven levels of accomplishment among the works for the concentration, but
overall the work is of good quality.
moderate

There may be an emerging level of accomplishment among the works for the concentration,
and overall the work is of moderate quality.
weak

Little evidence of accomplishment is demonstrated; overall the work is of weak quality
poor

Overall the works for the concentration lack accomplishment and are of poor quality










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