Acrylic Still Life
Project
Below Expectations
Requirements
0-13 points
Student did not demonstrate a
purposeful use of their space.
Less than 3 objects were used
in their composition and the
Composition & layout is not well thought out.
Design Little to no effort was put into
creating an interesting and
engaging composition.
0-20 points
Little to no sense of value,
space and depth is
Proportion demonstrated. Most shapes are
not accurately rendered and
and rendering very few objects are in
of form (value) proportion in relation to one
another. A very small range of
values (less than 5) are
rendered.
0-20 points
Painting demonstrates little to
no understanding of color.
There are large amounts of
black. Very few objects are
accurately depicted. Attention
Color choice to color choices are minimal.
Coverage of the painting is not
complete or solid and a lot of
color application seems
unintentional.
0-5 points
Student paid little attention to
the finish and presentation of
the project. There are more
than 4 unintentional paint
Craftsmanship marks and pencil is still visible
throughout. Background shows
through and paint marks
appear messy. Many rips, tears
and/or smudges are evident on
the finished piece.
0-5 points
Student gave minimal effort in
all aspects of the project, were
Effort often unprepared and did not
utilize time or resources to the
best of their responsibility
Meets Expectations
14-17 points
Student demonstrates a
purposeful use of their space.
At least 3 objects were included
in their composition and most
of the layout is thought out.
Student made an effort to
create an interesting and
engaging composition.
21-25 points
Painting demonstrates a basic
sense of space and depth while
utilizing value. Basic shapes are
accurately rendered. Most
objects are in proportion in
relation to one another. A
range of values (at least 5) are
demonstrated.
21-25 points
Painting demonstrates a basic
application and understanding
of color. Very few
objects/shadows are rendered
in black. Most objects are
accurately represented.
Student accurately represented
color. Painting displays solid
coverage yet not all color
application seems intentional.
6-8 points
Student demonstrated a high
level of attention to the finish
and presentation of the project,
but there are some areas
where student left
unintentional or messy paint
marks. Some pencil marks are
visible and a few rips, tears or
smudges evident on the
finished piece.
6-8 points
Student gave good effort in
most aspects of the project.
They were prepared most of
the time and made good use of
time, but not consistently.
Name:
Student
Exceeds Expectations
Score
18-20 points
___/20
Student demonstrates a
purposeful and intentional use
of their space. 4 or more
objects were included in their
composition and the layout is
well thought out. There are no
kissing edges or awkward cut-
offs. Student made obvious
decisions to ensure their
composition was interesting
and engaging.
26-30 points
Painting demonstrates an
___/30
advanced sense of space and
depth through the use of value.
Complex and basic shapes are
accurately rendered. All objects
are in proportion in relation to
one another. A broad range of
values (6 or more) is
demonstrated.
26-30 points
Painting demonstrates
___/30
advanced application and
understanding of color to
accurately represent observed
objects. All objects/shadows
use inventive color instead of
flat black. Student Clearly
observed the object color and
intensified colors to draw
interest. Painting displays a
solid coverage of surface and all
color application is intentional.
9-10 points
Student demonstrated a high
level of attention to the finish ___/10
and presentation of the project.
All marks and brushstrokes are
intentional and aid in the
finished piece. No pencil marks
can be seen and there are no
rips, tears or smudges on the
finished piece.
9-10 points
Student gave best effort in all
aspects of the project, were ___/10
prepared, and worked diligently
making the best possible use of
time and resources.
Total: _____________/100