| Criteria | I’m just beginning | I’m on my way | My work meets standard | My work exceeds standard |
| Craftsmanship | Never demonstrates deliberation and control in developing an image.
Materials are seldom used effectively Seldom replicates or develops techniques. Never varies technique/ style in art. | Seldom practices deliberation and control in developing an image.
Sometimes develops techniques to achieve desired effects. Occasionally applies technique to practice different styles in art. | Usually practices deliberation and control in developing an image.
Actively works to develop specific techniques to achieve desired effects Applies techniques to practice different styles in art. | Always practices deliberation and control when developing an image.
Demonstrates consistent competence in a range of art techniques. Practices a range of styles, using diverse and varied techniques. |
| Communication | Never creates artwork to intentionally communicate ideas/feelings.
Does not critique artwork. Cannot identify common subjects/ styles in art | Sometimes creates artwork to intentionally communicate ideas/ feelings.
Does not use the responding process in critiquing artwork. Seldom identifies common subjects/ styles in art. | Intentionally communicates ideas and feelings in their work.
Critiques artwork, using the steps of the responding process. Identifies common subjects and styles in art. | Intentionally communicates ideas and feelings in their work through complex imagery.
Insightfully critiques artwork using the responding process. Identifies common subjects and styles in art. |
| Creative Process | Seldom practices/ cannot identify the steps in the creative process. | Sometimes practices/ can identify some of the steps of the creative process. | Practices the steps of the creative process as directed, and can identify them. | Practices the steps of the creative process without teacher direction. Can identify and explain the steps. |
| Composition | No use spatial devices or shading techniques to show 3D space and form.
Seldom identifies or intentionally uses the art principles of emphasis, proportion, and balance. | Limited use of spatial devices / shading techniques to show space and form.
Sometimes identifies and uses the art principles of emphasis, proportion, and balance. | Uses spatial devices/ shading techniques to show space and form.
Identifies and uses the art principles of emphasis, proportion, and balance. | Creates realistic
artwork using spatial devices to show 3D space . Identifies and uses art principles with competency to achieve highly unified artwork. |