iRubric: Figure/Gesture Drawing rubric

Gesture lines are done in a free and descriptive manner. Gesture lines capture the essential underlying gesture/movement and are very expressive. An action line is evident.

Gesture lines are done in a free and descriptive manner. Gesture lines capture the essential underlying gesture/movement, but could have been made more expressive. An action line is evident.

Gesture lines need to be more fluid in order to fully capture the descriptive details and essential underlying gesture/movement. Gesture lines lack any expressive qualities. No evidence of an action line.

Gesture lines are not utilized. No evidence of an action line.

It’s totally apparent what pose/action the model was in. Proportions are accurate to the model being drawn.

The action/pose is mostly clear. Proportions are somewhat accurate, but there may be areas where a closer examination was necessary.

It’s sort of clear what action/pose the model was positioned in. The general direction of the pose may be there, but is lacking a more careful study of certain curves or angles. Proportions need improvement.

It’s unclear what the action or pose of the model was. It seems as though the student was simply guessing and not really putting adequate attention on really observing. Proportions are way off and need significant improvements.