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Contour Line

Students use observational drawing skills as they use a contour line to draw a series objects from life and photo reference.

Rubric Code: XX3998A

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Contour Line Drawing Rubric
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Poor 6 pts	Fail 0 pts
Quantity Student has completed all of the drawing assignments on the list.	Excellent Student submitted more drawings than required. All drawing assignments are complete and are evidence of a thorough study of contour line. Much practice is evident. Some assignments were redone for improvement. Practice outside of class work is evident.	Good All contour drawing assignments are completed.	Poor Many drawing assignments are incomplete or missing from the collection.	Fail Assignment is not submitted for grade.
Line quality The line contains thick and thin lines to imply value and create variety.	Excellent The line quality is varied to create an illusion of 3 dimensions. Line are used to map light and dark values as well as edges. line variety is used to create variation and interest.	Good The line was similar in weight throughout the work and only hints at a 3 dimensional quality.	Poor The subject seems flat. Contour lines are missing inside of the outline. Lines are short stiff or sketchy.	Fail Assignment is not submitted for a grade.
Observation & accuracy The artist observed the objects and used a slow pace to draw the smooth, continuous line to capture the 3-d subject. The drawing reveals what they see and not what they know. There is a strong likeness to the subject.	Excellent There is a continuous, loose, line which clearly reflects the students' observation of the subject. The line is not sketched or stiff. There is a 3-d quality to the drawing. The drawing is wonderfully expressive.	Good There is a good amount of detail and observation however, the student appears to have sketched and mapped out their work instead of letting the eye lead a continuous line. Too much emphasis on perfection. Areas of drawing reveal what they know and not what they see.	Poor There is little observational detail in the work. The objects are simple and lack contour line quality. The subject appears flat and lacks a 3-d quality. Too muckh of drawing what they know and not what they see.	Fail No assignment is submitted.
Focus and Conduct Student was serious, quiet and focused throughout the drawing sessions.	Excellent High level of focus.	Good Some lack of focus was evident.	Poor An evident lack of focus. Some silliness or apathy was apparent in class.	Fail Total lack of focus.
Growth Student reflects on constructive criticism and applies teacher's advice.	Excellent Growth is evident.Teacher suggestions are applied, and improvements are apparent in the drawing.	Good Only some teacher suggestions are applied.	Poor Teacher advice is ignored.	Fail Student is not present for any dialogue with teacher.

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Contour Drawing

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Arts and Design

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