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Superhero Comic Book Cover 
Rubric Code: S9CX38
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Superhero Comic Book Cover
  Level 4

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Level 3

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Level 2

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Level 1

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Use of Perspective

Development of the background design

Level 4

Exceeds expectations and is creatively drawn with detail and care. Horizon line drawn and all objects are taken to the proper vanishing point neatly. All parallel lines are correct. Any repetitive objects are correctly calculated.
Level 3

Meets expectations as most objects are taken to the proper vanishing point neatly. All parallel lines are correct. Any repetitive objects are correctly calculated. An excellent attempt.
Level 2

Most objects are taken to the proper vanishing point neatly. All parallel lines are correct. Any repetitive objects are correctly calculated.
Level 1

Vanishing points are used but with little to no accuracy. Neatness may need improvement. There are some errors in perspective.
Use of Colour and Shading

Use of a specific colouring/shading technique:
1. Cross-hatching
2. Hatching
3. Stippling

1. Monochromatic
2. Colour blending
3. Highlight in middle

Level 4

Evidence of a careful, thought out colour scheme for the superhero and overall composition that expresses creativity and originality. Two or more colouring/shading techniques have been used. Correct shading is evident according to light source, movement of the superhero character, positioning of arms/legs, and so on.
Level 3

Has developed a consistent colour scheme throughout the composition. Two colouring/shading techniques have been applied to the composition with detail. Creative development of colour choices for most of the cover.
Level 2

Basic colour scheme development for the composition. There is only evidence of one colouring/shading technique throughout the composition. Colour scheme is used with some accuracy and effort.
Level 1

Colour scheme is not consistent throughout the composition and there is not any evidence of a specific colouring or shading technique. Colouring or shading is incomplete and is not entirely in sync with the superhero character, background, and overall composition. Little to no effort applied to creatively consider colour and appeal of colouring techniques.
Conveying the Message

Communicating the social issue of your superhero

Level 4

The meaning and motivation of the superhero is explicitly communicated in the comic book cover with a high degree of effectiveness through all of the following:

1. text
2. symbols
3. actions
4. colouring
5. costuming
that goes above and beyond set expectations.
Level 3

The meaning and motivation of the superhero is communicated in the comic book cover with effectiveness through most of the following:

1. text
2. symbols
3. actions
4. colouring
5. costuming
so that the social issue is clear and identifiable.
Level 2

The meaning and motivation of the superhero is communicated in the comic book cover through some of the following:

1. text
2. symbols
3. actions
4. colouring
5. costuming
where the social issue can only be identified using one or two of these elements. Some confusion in the initial identification of social issue.
Level 1

The meaning and motivation of the superhero is communicated in the comic book cover using two or less of the following:

1. text
2. symbols
3. actions
4. colouring
5. costuming
with little detail and effort where the social issue cannot be identified in the development of the comic book cover
Composition

Features of a comic book cover

Level 4

Excellent use of drawing area. Good organization, strong focal point and accents. Balanced and no information is omitted. Cover exceeds expectations, is detailed, and visually captivating. Includes all of the following:

1. Bold title
2. Issue number
3. Logo
4. Bar code, text blurb, etc.
Level 3

Good use of drawing area. Organization and development of comic book cover meets expectations as the focal point and accents are obvious. Balanced and no information is omitted:

1. Bold title
2. Issue number
3. Logo
4. Bar code, text blurb, etc.
Level 2

Design and development of comic book cover is somewhat creatively displayed, details or small objects are omitted:

1. Bold title
2. Issue number
3. Logo
4. Bar code, text blurb, etc.
Level 1

Development of the comic book cover lacks detail a creative display. Little to no effort is used to include the following details:

1. Bold title
2. Issue number
3. Logo
4. Bar code, text blurb, etc.
Neat, Clean, & Complete

Level 4

It is clearly evident that the comic book cover was developed with extensive planning skills, with a high degree of effectiveness to conceptualize and create a superhero/comic book design.
Level 3

It is evident that the comic book cover was developed with all of the appropriate criterium in mind with effectiveness to conceptualize a superhero/comic book design.
Level 2

It is somewhat evident that the comic book cover was developed with planning as some of the correct/appropriate criterium is displayed in the overall design.
Level 1

There is little to no evidence that the comic book cover was developed with extensive planning as limited effort was used to design the cover with the appropriate criterium, care and consideration, and attention to detail.



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  • 1 point, two point, perspective, linear perspective,vanishing point, horizon line


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