Anchor Standard Rubric 6/15 Introduction to Digital Photography

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30% CREATING Anchor Standard 2A:
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Enduring Understanding: Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials,
concepts, media, and art-making approaches Essential Question(s): How do artists work? How do artists and designers determine whether a
particular direction in their work is effective? How do artists and designers learn from trial and error?
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Experiment, plan, and make multiple works of Through experimentation, practice, and Engage in making a work of art or Demonstrate willingness to
art and design that explore a personally persistence, demonstrate acquisition of design without having a experiment, innovate, and take risks
meaningful theme, idea, or concept. skills and knowledge in a chosen art preconceived plan. to pursue ideas, forms, and meanings
form. that emerge in the process of art-
All criteria have been exceeded. Most of the criteria have making or designing.
All criteria has been met and been met.
The student has added more “content” executed properly. Nothing extra Several of the criteria have
than was requested and has gone has been added. The artwork demonstrates been met. Some were not
above and beyond. developing skill and executed properly.
Artwork represents a strong skill understanding of the media.
Artwork represents a mastery of both and understanding of the media. Little attempt was made to
skill and media. It is apparent some thought master the skill and media.
Use of the elements and was given to the elements
There is a strong use of the elements principles is evident. and principles. Display of elements and
and principles. principles is not clearly evident.

30% PRESENTING Anchor Standard 5:

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Enduring Understanding: Artists, curators and others consider a variety of
factors and methods including evolving technologies when preparing and refining artwork for display and or when deciding if and how to
preserve and protect it. Essential Question(s): What methods and processes are considered when preparing artwork for presentation or
preservation? How does refining artwork affect it’s meaning to the viewer? What criteria are considered when selecting work for presentation,
a portfolio, or a collection?
4 3 2 1
Investigate, compare, and contrast methods for Evaluate, select, and apply methods or Analyze and evaluate the reasons Collaboratively prepare and present
preserving and protecting art. processes appropriate to display artwork and ways an exhibition/art is selected theme- based artwork for
in a specific place. presented. display, and formulate exhibition
The artwork is neat and patiently narratives for the viewer.
rendered and constructed with The artwork demonstrates strong The artwork shows limited
excellent technique. skill and handling of the media. neatness and patience in the Artwork may be finished but
construction lacks neatness and
It is obvious that great thought and The artwork is neat and was understanding of the media.
care was put into planning, executing patiently rendered or constructed. Limited planning in the execu-
and completing the final artwork. tion of the artwork is evident. Minor evidence of planning is
evident in the artwork.

10% CONNECTING Anchor Standard 10:

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Enduring Understanding: Through art making, people make meaning
by investigating and developing awareness of perceptions, knowledge, and experiences. Essential Question(s): How does engaging in
creating art enrich people's lives? How does making art attune people to their surroundings? How do people contribute to awareness and
understanding of their lives and the lives of their communities through art making?
4 3 2 1
Synthesize knowledge of social, cultural, Utilize inquiry methods of observation, Document the process of developing Make art collaboratively to reflect on
historical, and personal life with art-making research, and experimentation to explore ideas from early stages to fully and reinforce positive aspects of
approaches to create meaningful works of art unfamiliar subjects through art making. elaborated ideas. group identity.
or design.
The artwork is creative. The artwork displays limited Art made with little thought to
The idea for the artwork goes far connections or expression. reflect on and reinforce.
beyond the requirements. The artwork demonstrated the
students’ efforts to think outside There is a limited attempt of a There is no original thought
A unique and creative solution to the the box. visual message being or creativity.
assignment has been made. communicated.

20% STUDIO PROCEDURE Personal focus, effort, and conduct.

Ability to work independently and/or self motivate to follow thru to assignment completion. EFFORT to meet assignment class and school
policies. CONDUCT and RESPECT relating to all aspects of supplies/tools, and class or school policies.
4 3 2 1
Exemplary work ethic and focus on Good consistent work ethic and focus on Somewhat focused, and conscious Easily distracted lacking focus.
assignment. assignment. of making daily progress.
Readiness- Needs to take
Readiness- Always engaged. Readiness- Usually working. responsibility for work.
Respectfulness- Polite and Respectfulness- Usually polite and Readiness- Easily distracted. Respectfulness- Lacks
considerate of teacher and students. considerate. Respectfulness- Needs to be
consideration.
Maintenance- Always voluntarily Maintenance- Usually voluntarily more considerate.
Maintenance- Ignores care of
engages in the care of personal engages in the care of personal Maintenance- Needs some
prompting to care for media/tools and studio,
media/tools and studio. media/tools, and studio. Policies-Lacks respect for class
media/tools, and studio.
Policies- Always follows all policies. Policies- Usually follows policies. and school policies.
Policies- Some lapses in policy.
 10% RESPONDING Anchor Standard 9:
Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Enduring Understanding: People evaluate art based on various criteria. Essential Question(s): How does
one determine criteria to evaluate a work of art? How and why might criteria vary? How is a personal preference different from an evaluation?
4 3 2 1
Construct evaluations of a work of art or Determine the relevance of criteria used Establish relevant criteria in order to Create a convincing and logical
collection of works based on differing sets of by others to evaluate a work of art or evaluate a work of art or collection of argument to support an evaluation of
criteria. collection of works. Establish relevant works. art.
criteria in order to evaluate a work of art or
Based on the specific set of criteria for collection of works. Based on the specific set of Based on the specific set of
the project, the response thoroughly criteria for the project, the criteria for the project, the
analyzes and evaluates the work of Based on the specific set of criteria response analyzes and analysis and evaluation of the
art. for the project, the response evaluates the work of art to a work of art is not completely
analyzes and evaluates the work of limited extent. clear.
art.

Project Goal:_Students will understand that color can communicate ideas and express emotion.____________
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Please identify the section of your artwork that you feel works well. (Use at least one of the elements of
art in your description.)
I feel that the section of using different shades of color to convey texture worked really well.
Please explain why the area works well. (Use at least one of the principles of design in your explanation.)
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Please identify the section of your artwork that you feel does not work well.
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Please explain why and what you would do to rework that area.
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