Name:_____________________________________

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Art Inquiry Rubric

Levels
Developing (3)
The idea is interesting,
sparks the interests of
others, and the artist is
engaged.

Requirements
Apprentice (1)
1. Your idea, concept, The idea is acceptable
and inquiry questions but not as interesting
as it could be, or the
artist doesn't feel very
excited about it.

Emerging (2)
The idea is acceptable
and could be
interesting. The artist
isn't very engaged
with the idea.

2. Research

Bare minimum level

of research.

Minimum level of
research was done.

3. Self-Reflections

Not all required self- Only basic answers are All the listed questions All listed questions
reflections were done. given to most of the were answered
were answered and
listed questions.
without elaboration. some thoughtful
elaborations were
made.

4. Organization

More than half of the

required parts are
missing.
Project is incomplete,
past due date.

5. Finished Project:
Craftsmanship,
Creativity, and Effort.

Some required parts

are missing.

Enough research was

done for a wellinformed project.

Proficient (4)
The idea is great,
sparking the interest of
others. The artist is
engaged and invites
discussion or
conversation about the
idea.

Advanced (5)
The idea is awesome
and very unique. The
artist is engaged and
forms further
questions about the
concept.

Evidence of good
research techniques
contributed to a great
project.

Extensive research in
a variety of forms was
done to achieve the
finished product.
All listed questions
were answered with
thoughtful insights to
the artists' own
process and journey
through the project.

Most parts are in

order.

All required parts are All required parts and

in order and organized. extra materials are
organized.
Project seems rushed, Project shows
Project shows
Project shows
simple, little effort was potential, artist dared competent use of
excellent control of
shown in class.
to take risks and
chosen materials, artist chosen materials,
worked hard.
took risks and
artist took risks and
succeeded.
took it beyond
expectations.

Miss K. 2016