| 1. Accuracy of shapes, forms, and colors |
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| 5 | The shapes are represented with outstanding form, the colors are accurate, all contours of the shapes are accurate, light source is discernible |
| 4 | The shapes are represented with good form, the colors are accurate, most contours of the shapes are accurate, light source is discernible |
| 3 | The shapes are represented with good form, the colors are close to accurate, many contours of the shapes are accurate |
| 2 | The shapes need more form, the colors are limited in their accuracy, many contours of the shapes are missed |
| 1 | No effort was made to complete the drawing with good form and accurate color choices; contours bear little resemblance to actual shape |
| 2. Composition |
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| 5 | The composition of the drawing uses the size of the paper to create very good balance of the drawing to the background, or shows creative cropping, well reflects what is seen |
| 4 | The composition of the drawing uses the size of the paper to create good balance of the drawing to the background, well reflects what is seen |
| 3 | The composition of the drawing uses the size of the paper to create a centered drawing with slightly too much background, some changes from what is seen |
| 2 | The composition of the drawing uses the size of the paper to create a centered drawing but too much background becomes distracting; not seeing details as one moves closer |
| 1 | The composition of the drawing used the wrong size of paper, or was not planned out, the composition reflects no balance or unity, or the amount of blank background around the drawing is excessive. |
| 3. Consistency in drawing style |
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| 5 | The drawing style used is consistent/works well together throughout; the art media provided is used to its full potential, careful attention to the use of the media is seen in the drawing |
| 4 | The drawing style used is consistent; the art media provided is used well; the drawing style adds a cohesiveness to the drawing; minimal carelessness |
| 3 | The drawing style used is not distracting to the subject; the art media provided is used moderately well, the drawing style is consistent; some carelessness |
| 2 | The drawing style used is distracting to the subject, the style changes throughout the image, needs more practice with the art media provided, much carelessness |
| 1 | There is no attempt to use a cohesive drawing style, or no drawing style in evidence; needs improvement |
| 4. Effort/Craftsmanship |
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| 5 | The project was continued until it was as complete as the student could make it, effort beyond that required, took pride in work |
| 4 | The student worked hard and completed the project, but with a little more effort it might have been outstanding |
| 3 | The student finished the project; could have been improved with more effort |
| 2 | The project was completed with minimal effort, chose an easy solution and did it indifferently |
| 1 | The student did not finish the work adequately |