| Criteria | I’m just beginning | I’m on my way | My work meets standard | My work exceeds standard |
| Craftsmanship | Seldom develops details in work
Does not control art tools and materials appropriately. | Sometimes develops details in work
Sometimes demonstrates control over art tools and materials. | Always develops details in work
Demonstrates control over art tools and materials | Highly detailed imagery produced.
Always uses art tools and materials competently. |
| Communication | Cannot identify lines, shapes colors or textures in an artwork. | Sometimes identifies lines, shapes colors or textures in an artwork. | Readily identifies lines, shapes colors or textures in an artwork. | Readily identifies lines, shapes colors or textures in an artwork, and uses this a basis for reflection on their work. |
| Creative Process | Often copies ideas, generates few ideas for their artwork. | Generates some ideas before beginning an artwork. | Has lots of ideas for their artwork. | Has lots of ideas for their artwork, and actively strives to create highly original work. |
| Composition | Seldom fills paper space | Sometimes fills paper space | Always fills paper space | Fills the paper space with highly detailed designs/ imagery |