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Black History Month Mural Project

Students will design a mural based on a theme, message, or intention; keep in mind artistic elements of murals; and create a large-scale paper mural using a variety of art materials.

Rubric Code: UXCWB43

By sflick

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Mural Design Enter rubric description
	Approaching Proficiency 3 pts	Achieving Proficiency 4 pts	Exceeding Proficiency 5 pts
Composition & Style The muralists' design effectively uses artistic elements.	Approaching Proficiency The mural lacks visual depth or the image layout could have used better planning.	Achieving Proficiency Imagery is arranged in an appealing way and shows thought was given to elements like color and pattern.	Exceeding Proficiency The arrangement of images, inclusion of details, and choices (color, pattern, metamorphosis) are outstanding. The mural has visual complexity.
Narrative Impact The imagery communicates the mural's meaning.	Approaching Proficiency The purpose and content of the design are unclear. Does not satisfactorily reflect the story, event, theme, or message.	Achieving Proficiency The design's purpose and content are clear. Adequately reflects the story, event, theme, or message.	Exceeding Proficiency The design powerfully reflects the story, event, theme, or message
Understanding The muralist can describe the visual contents and the intended message of the mural.	Approaching Proficiency Can explain some aspects of the mural but lacks depth or clarity.	Achieving Proficiency Can clearly explain the what, why, who, where, and how of the mural.	Exceeding Proficiency Able to explain and elaborate on the mural's imagery, meaning, and potential impact.