Computer Art Class: Self-Portrait Grading Rubric

200 points possible

 

 

Distinguished

10 points

Proficient

7 points

Apprentice

5 points

Novice

3 points

Artistic Growth
  1. Does it show feeling and expressiveness?

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  1. Does it show considerable thought?

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  1. Did the student experiment with several possible compositional ideas?

 

 

 

 
  1. Does it show skill in using the computer program tools? 

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  1. How original, innovative, and daring is the work? 

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Creativity

/Technical Skills
  1. Does the work show the use of several different tools and techniques?  (layers, cutting, copying, pasting, painting, drawing, blending, text, etc.)

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  1. How well does the work solve the problems outlined in this assignment?

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Fulfills Assignment
  1. Are the variations (if any) from the assignment made for a valid reason?  Did the student check with the teacher if variations were acceptable?

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  1. Work shows the following:
  • 3 separate self-portrait images

Each image shows:

  • it is at least 150 dpi resolution
  • is at least 5” x 5” in size.
  • was flattened or merged into a final image
  • Each final portrait was renamed as a JPG or JPEG image and e-mailed to the teacher.

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Care/

Craftsmanship
  1. Didn't rush to get it done, but paid attention to consistency in the work.

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  1. Was the student cooperative & generous in discussions & in helping others without doing it for them? 

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Helpful
  1. Were good questions asked if they had questions about the programs/project?

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  1. Did the student stay focused on the task until the project deadline?

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Work Habits
  1. Were conversations with classmates about the artwork, not other topics?

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  1. How are principles of design and composition used to make the visual elements work well? ( i.e., emphasis, movement, color, line, shape, texture, gradation, balance, etc.)

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Composition
And Design
  1. Is it free from mistakes that distract from the unity and effectiveness of the whole?

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Technical Skills/Knowledge

Novice

Apprentice

Apprentice (High)

Proficient

Proficient (High)

Distinguished
Exploring painting, drawing, type tools, and filters.

File types, size, and resolution may be inappropriate for intended use.

15 points

 Continued exploration of tools used in level 1.

Some manipulation of imagery is evident, some of which is clearly intentional.

Some understanding of file types is evident.

Unintended "jagged edges" may still be evident.

20 points

 Student is now using layers for additional objects, and selections are improving.

File type is appropriate for use.

Increased use of manipulations (color, distortion, transformation, rearrangement, etc.).

Use of filters and canned effects may still be blatant or obvious.

25 points

      Purposeful, intentional manipulation, less reliance on canned effects.

      30 points

      Student is masking or blending layers or areas using skillful selections and is able to optimize images so they are not blurry, have good contrast, etc.

      35 points

      Manipulations are conscious choices and are so skillfully done that it is impossible to determine what tools were used to create the piece.

      40 Points

 

 

Grading Scale

200-175 points = A

174-149 points=B

148-123 points= C

122-97 points = D

96-0 points = F

 

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